Animal Homes

Length

45 Minutes for Kindergarten

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

Our availability includes: August 12th through May 13th. Due to conflicts with other onsite programs, Distance Learning programs will be temporarily unavailable during the summer. Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you would like a program outside of this time, please feel free to ask and we will see what we can do for you! Please reserve 3 weeks in advance when possible

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event that a program must be canceled due to weather, technical issues, or other circumstances beyond the control of the Zoo or program recipient, the program may be rescheduled at a later date agreeable to both parties for no additional charge (dependent on availability). If cancellation occurs for any other reason than listed above, a cancellation fee will apply.

RESCHEDULING POLICY: In the event that a program needs to be rescheduled for any reason other than those listed above, then the Zoo must be notified at least three weeks before the date of the program. We do not reschedule inside the three weeks of the scheduled program date. A rescheduling fee will apply.

REFUND POLICY: Once registration is confirmed, the Greenville Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit policy. If a program is canceled at any time for any reason other than those listed above, no refund or credit will be given. Substitution of another group of participants of the same age is permitted with prior notification given at least three weeks before the date of the program.

About This Provider

 

Greenville Zoo

Greenville, SC
United States

The Greenville Zoo is a 14-acre facility featuring hundreds of wildlife from all over the world including giraffe, monkeys, giant tortoises and leopards. Join us on a wildlife adventure through the zoo’s beautifully landscaped acres filled with up close and personal views of its residents! Through engaging programs, educational events and animal exhibits, the Greenville Zoo provides a wonderfully wild experience for the entire family that will keep you coming back all year long!

Program Details

Format

This program will a.) introduce students to the different houses that animals build 2.) explores the ways animals use their skills to construct their shelters and 3.) investigates how animals may use these materials in a different way to humans.

Objectives

1. List several different ways that animals construct their homes.
2. Describe at least one material that an animal can use to build their shelter.
3. Describe at least one-way animals may construct their shelters differently from humans.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NS.K-4.3 Life Science: As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of
o The characteristics of organisms
o Life cycles of organisms
o Organisms and environments

State Standards

Meets South Carolina 2014 Science Academic Standards
o K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
o K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
o 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.