Format
1. Discover what is commonly said and hear about animals.
2. Debunk the common animal myths or prove them true with biofacts.
3. Participant interaction with facilitator using a variety of options such as the chat feature, polls, live discussion, question/answer session, etc.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1. Discover a variety of myths about animals in the wild and at the zoo.
2. Learn how understanding animals myths can aid in their conservation.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
1-LS1-1: Structure and Function
3-LS3-2: Inheritance of Traits; Variation of Traits
3-LS4-2: Natural Selection
4-LS1-1: Structure and Function
State Standards
P-LS1-2: Structure and Function; Information Processing (NYSSLS)
LS1.A: Structure and Function (NYSSLS)
P-LS3-1. Develop a model to describe that some young plants and animals are similar to, but not exactly like, their parents. (NYSSLS)
K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on living organisms and non-living things in the local environment. (NYSSLS)