African Safari Edventure

Length

Approximately 45-minute program.

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

There is no minimum, but this program is optimized for a 1-2 classroom size (~40-60 participants)

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but this program is optimized for a 1-2 classroom size (~40-60 participants)

Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

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

Booking Information

Wonders of Wildlife currently offers virtual programming on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST.

Book it!

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

Provider's Cancellation Policy

• To cancel a program(s), please call 417-225-1162.
• Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to your scheduled program will be refunded the entire cost of the program(s), minus a $10 service fee.
• There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
• In cases of snow and ice, we reserve the right to cancel a program for the safety of museum staff and animals. A full refund for the cost of the program will be granted if the program cannot be rescheduled.
• In cases of snow and ice where school is canceled and virtual learning is not an option, you reserve the right to reschedule the program for a later date.

About This Provider

 

Wonders of Wildlife

Springfield, Missouri
United States

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of a 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds, as well as immersive Wildlife Galleries that bring visitors eye-to-eye with the greatest collection of record-setting game animals ever assembled. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000 square-foot experience celebrates those who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. By partnering with leading conservation organizations, Johnny Morris has established one of the most valuable and respected conservation and education centers in the world based in the heartland of America.

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with an introduction about the host, Wonders of Wildlife, and the facility.
2. We then do a quick pre-test like trivia.
3. We talk about the Saraha Desert, the Congo River Basin, and some African wildlife.
4. We then do an animal presentation.
5. We then discuss a few more African animals before transitioning into some more trivia and Q&A. We do ask for questions to be saved until after the presentation. Based on this, it might be best for students to have paper and a pencil to write down their thoughts!

Objectives

Participants will:
-Expand their knowledge of habitat diversity throughout Africa.
-Explore animal adaptions found in African species.
-Develop proficiency in using observations of adaptations to tell more about a species.
-Compare animal adaptations using live animal encounters.
-Discover new ways to engage in conservation from a home or classroom setting.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

LS1A 3-5 -- Structure and function
LS1B 3-5 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1C 3-5 -- Organization for matter and energy flow in organisms
LS2C 3-5 -- Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS4C 3-5 -- Adaptation