Snakes: Friends or Foe

by North Carolina Zoo

Snakes are some of the most feared animals in the world, but is that really fair? Learn about cool adaptations, interesting facts, and their importance in the world, and then decide…should snakes be friends or foes?

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $75.00

Length

45 minutes, best for middle school

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

There is a minimum of four weeks notice for any program and full payment is due at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program date. For further information or to schedule a program for your school, contact the North Carolina Zoo's School Programs Office via 336.879.7718 or email schoolprograms@nczoo.org

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

Provider's Cancellation Policy

You must cancel at least two weeks before your program to receive a refund.

About This Provider

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC
United States

Our commitment to wildlife conservation translates into a desire for educating our community on different species you can find at the Zoo. We offer different educational programs for schools, groups, and families. Our programs are available for preschool all the way up to adults. Anyone who wants to learn about animals and their habitats is welcome at the Zoo.

Contact:
Elizabeth Vickery
schoolprograms@nczoo.org
3368797718

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to topic
2. Snakes of NC
3. Snake fun facts!
4. Adaptations
5. Benefits of snakes
6. Myths about snakes
7. Conclusion
8. Questions and answers

Objectives

1. What are some interesting snake adaptations?
2. What is venomous vs. poisonous?
3. Why are snakes beneficial?

Standards Alignment

National Standards

North Carolina Standard Course of Study

LS.7.1 Understand the processes, structures and functions of living organisms that enable them to survive, reproduce and carry out the basic functions of life.

State Standards

North Carolina Standard Course of Study

•LS.7.1 Understand the processes, structures and functions of living organisms that enable them to survive, reproduce and carry out the basic functions of life.
•LS.8.2 Understand how organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic factors in their environment