Snakes: Friends or Foe

Length

45 minutes, best for middle school

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

15

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Sciences, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

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

Book it!

For more information contact CILC at (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.

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

2023 standards:
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.

2009 standards:
7.L.1 Understand the process, structures and functions of living organisms that enable them to survive, reproduce, and carry out the basic functions of life.