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Animals in the Hall! Learn to Explore as a Zoologist.
Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(12)
Using our museum wildlife exhibits, you’ll think like a scientist as you identify animal sounds, explore animal behavior, check out habitats, and investigate survival senses – a true zoological adventure!
Class experience
In this class your student will learn how to “think like a zoologist!” Students will learn how to listen, observe, and discuss animal behavior, habitat, senses and eating habits as we venture down our Hall of Nebraska Wildlife and actively study our dioramas full of native critters. We’ll explore the lifestyles and habitats of rattlesnakes, bison, water fowl, prairie dogs, coyotes, rabbits, and mountain lions. We use lots of physical movement, students own knowledge, and question and...
Students will: - be introduced to the science of Zoology; - be introduced to the skills of a scientist (observing, listening, questioning); - have a chance to practice listening skills; - identifying animal sounds and how they communicate; - practice observation skills as we explore animal behavior within each of our dioramas; - investigate animal adaptations that help them to survive; - investigate predator and prey physical aspects with several short activities; - use their new zoologist skills to examine and define specific habitat basics within the dioramas; - find a favorite animal to discuss their habitat and survival needs; - will be encouraged to create their own dioramas; - ask and answer a lot of questions!
Our Museum Educators Annie, Jen, and Molly have years of experience in communicating science to young learners. As we share the teaching duties of each of our programs you may get a chance to have each one of us interact with your student. As educators we have a variety of strengths, which brings a lovely bit of variety to the learning. Meet Ms. Molly! Hello. I hold a master’s degree in Archaeological Studies and have worked in museum education and visitor services since 2013. I’ve had the chance to excavate a Roman site in Italy, teach English in China, and work on an organic farm in Panama. I have always been passionate about making science accessible and love to explore cross-cultural connections in all our classes. One of my teaching strengths is that I have an uncanny ability to answer random questions – I just love the challenge! I enjoy hiking, traveling, sports, and guarantee to solve any standard Rubik's Cube in under 90 seconds. Meet Ms. Jen! I have worked in museum education since 2016. I love bugs and creepy crawly creatures of all kinds. I have my masters in Entomology where I got to deeply study my passion – beetles! I have worked as an entomologist in museum collections in Nebraska and New Mexico. When you love bugs, you love to spend time outside exploring nature and that is what I love most as I hike and garden. I promise to share my passion for science with your students with great calm and kindness. Because, science rocks! Meet Ms. Annie! I have been working in museum education for over 10 years. I am passionate about learning and asking questions and helping others to do the same. I am a visual learner so I use my Masters in Art Education to create science programs rich in visuals and activities that allow us to reach all types of learners. I am the lucky mom to two great humans, an experienced filmmaker, and I hate to bake. Too much precise measuring. I strongly believe laughter is the best medicine and so endeavor to bring humor and fun, as well as really solid science, to each and every one of our programs.
Feel free to bring a stuffed or plastic animal of your choice to the class. We will be discussing how to create dioramas. We will take time to talk through your chosen animal's habit and survival needs for your optional diorama creation that would be done outside of the class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
During this class we will be asking your young learner to move their bodies. We will be standing up, sitting down, running in place, moving our arms in a big circle, and trying to jump to touch the ceiling like a mountain lion. Such movement helps your child to learn with their body as they learn about animals. If your student is unable to do any of these, this class is still for them and full of fun exploration. All types of animals learn in all types of ways - that is a learning goal as well!
Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(12)
Come connect to the natural world of science with us! Discovery and curiosity are central to our learning mission and are the backbone of our programs. Our team of professional science educators teach from our museum galleries. That means you...
Group Class
$7
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-12 learners per class
