Pole to Pole

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

A minimum 2 weeks' notice is required to book any Virtual Program with the Saint Louis Zoo

Book it!

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

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify the Education Department at (314) 646-4544 or the Administrative Assistant at (314) 646-4677 immediately if you need to cancel. Another group may be able to take your place. Refunds
Four Weeks Prior to Program: A full refund will be issued minus a $5 cancelation fee if you notify the Education Department four weeks prior to your program. There is a $5 cancelation fee per program.
Two to Four Weeks Prior to Program: You are entitled to a 50% program fee refund if you notify the Education Department two - four weeks prior to your program date.
Less than Two Weeks Prior to Program: There is no refund for groups that cancel with less than two weeks' notice.
Please note: In the event that your school and/or the Zoo is closed the day of your program due to weather, we will try to reschedule your program or issue a full refund.
Transfers Program transfers may be requested based on our ability to reschedule you. Transfers are determined by space availability. A $5 transfer fee will be charged per program for the first transfer date. A $10 transfer fee will be charged for additional transfers. Transfer fees must be paid with credit card at the time requested. We cannot accommodate same day or next day transfers.

About This Provider

 

Saint Louis Zoo

St. Louis, MO
United States

The Saint Louis Zoo's mission is to conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation, and educational programs that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public. 

Program Details

Format

1. Look at globe to learn about where penguins and polar bears live.
2. Show picture of the exhibits and talk about the native conditions these animals are built to survive.
3. Review adaptations using a PowerPoint presentation, biofacts and hopefully see our some of our Zoo animals live.

At all times questions are encouraged!

Objectives

At the end of the program, students should be able to:
-Engage in scientific inquiry through prediction, testing, and result explanation.
-Explore adaptive characteristics of animals (e.g., polar bears, penguins, puffins) for survival in both captive and wild environments.
-Classify animals based on their roles in ecosystems as producers, consumers, predators, or prey.
-Analyze behavioral and physical adaptations of animals for survival in their respective habitats.
-Understand how environmental factors, such as seasons and temperatures, influence animal behavior in both Zoo and native settings.
-Identify adaptations aiding their survival.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-3, 1-LS3-1, 2-LS4-1, 3-LS1-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-2 ,

State Standards

MO Standards: K.LS1.C.1, K.ESS3.A.1 1.LS3.A.1, 3.LS3.B.1, , 3.LS3.C.1 , 3.LS3.D.1