SMLI provides many hands-on, interactive science programs for grades pre-K through 6th. For a full list, please head to www.smli.org/schoolprograms Questions? Email Caitlin at corellana@smli.org
Our life science programs span all of biology: animals, plants, ecosystems, microorganisms, and more! Below are some of our most popular programs. For a full list, please head to wwww.smli.org/lifescience
-Animal Adaptations (all ages): Explore the incredible world of animals by getting up-close with the animals of SMLI. Learn about the fascinating adaptations they've developed to survive in their unique environments, and of course pet each one! Specialized programs available, including "Reptiles & Amphibians", "Mammal Mania".
-Butterflies (Pre-K - 4th): Discover the life cycle and anatomy of butterflies and learn how they use their unusual senses to find food. Take home your very own caterpillar and watch it change into a beautiful adult. Available April through June; added material fee.
-Dissections(3rd and up): Explore the anatomy of an organism at a depth only dissections can provide. Learn dissecting techniques, terms, and the special structures of each creature. Now offering grasshopper, frog, owl pellet, squid, and shark dissection programs. Added material fee.
-Insects and Spiders (Pre-K-2nd): See what distinguishes insects from spiders while observing live species and preserved specimens. Meet Susan, our tarantula,touch a hissing cockroach, make your own insect craft to take home!
Little Green Thumbs (Pre-K-2nd): Learn the different parts of a plant and their functions as you eat an example of each! We'll explore how a seed becomes a plant before students receive their own potted seed to take home and observe.
-Microscope Study (2nd & up): Learn the ins-and-outs of microscopy! Discover the colorful history of microscopy, learn the parts of a microscope and how slides are made, then observe and draw specimens from our vast selection of specimens.
Keywords
1.) Science
Categories
Exploratory Enrichment
Exploratory Enrichment Subject Area
Science
Grades
PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Location
Out of School
Cost
$10.00
per Workshop
Price is per student. More than one class may be scheduled per visit.
