Science Fieldtrips Around AEA11

Blank Park Zoo | Science Center of Iowa | Neal Smith Nat. Wildlife Refuge | Iowa State Insect Zoo

Blank Park Zoo

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A closed caption audio conversation with the Education Curator Cynthia Anderson part 1 (Introduction to the Cynthia discussion of zoo programs-Student internships, Education animals to take to schools, Parent night, Talented and Gifted programs, Special Ed programs and Home School programs.)

A closed caption audio conversation with the Education Curator Cynthia Anderson part 2 (Discussion of Professional Development, Middle School Programs, Elementary Programs- Pablo Python, Teachers for Tigers, Habitat Boxes, Living Classroom and Animal Show and Tell)

A closed caption audio conversation with the Education Curator Cynthia Anderson part 3 (Discussion of how to integrate the zoo experience across the curriculum, moving teachers in to the teacher lead during the zoo visit, Professional Development of pre activities, zoo experience and post activities and lastly the Inquiry of the Education program with live animals and previsit workshops.)

Streaming Movie of "What your students will see at the Blank Park Zoo" (a video of what you and your students could see during their visit to the Blank Park Zoo)

Blank Park Zoo Website

Science Center of Iowa

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A closed caption audio converation with Vice President of the Participant Experience Kim Hunter Part 1 (Discussion of Science Packages, Pre and Post visit activites, the Experience Platforms, Accomodations for special needs, and the background of the support Interpreters. )

A closed caption audio converation with Vice President of the Participant Experience Kim Hunter Part 2 (Discussion of the Exploration Package, Hands on Exploration, Students with Disabilities, Lunches at the Center and the Youth Volunteer Program)

A closed caption audio converation with Vice President of the Participant Experience Kim Hunter Part 3 (Discussion of Outreach and Distance Learning, Simulab Experiences, Science Advisors group, Professional Development, Updating Performance Platforms, How the Science Center looks for ways to improve, and Totally new experiences.)

A closed caption audio converation with Vice President of the Participant Experience Kim Hunter Part 4 (Discussion of Customizing programs for schools, Welcome the input of teachers, Outreach Program, Technolab, High School Programs, Saturday Fieldtrips and Camp Ins.)

Streaming Movie of "What your students will see at the Science Center of Iowa " (a video of what you and your students could see during their visit to the Science Center of Iowa)

Science Center of Iowa Website

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

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Streaming Movie of "What your students will see at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge " (a video of what you and your students could see during their visit to Neal Smith Wildlife Center)

A closed caption audio conversation with Sarah Hollerich, Park Ranger at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge Part 1(Introduction to the Park Naturalist,  Why is NS a good experience for students of all ages?)

A closed caption audio conversation with Sarah Hollerich, Park Ranger at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge Part 2 (Programs offered to elementary level, duration, cost. Programs offered to middle school, and research opportunities. High School opportunities for research, cost)

A closed caption audio conversation with Sarah Hollerich, Park Ranger at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge Part 3 (Individualized trips and NSES Alignment)

A closed caption audio conversation with Sarah Hollerich, Park Ranger at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge Part 4 (Pre and post activities, workshops, Project Blue Stem, teachers’ courses)

A closed caption audio conversation with Sarah Hollerich, Park Ranger at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge Part 5 (Students with disabilities, ELL students, how does a teacher organize a visit, best times to book a visit, outreach Programs are FREE, website instructions, winter Projects and activities, master naturalist courses, High school internships)

•Out Reach Matrix Correlating to Content Standards
•Neal Smith Fieldtrip Activities and Outreach Programs
•Neal Smith National Wildlife Website

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