Between 1840 and 1910, the Great Lakes region experienced a lumber boom that led to industrial growth throughout the nation. Though economically positive, largescale deforestation and erosion led to its decline. Explore what life was like in a lumber camp and examine the environmental impacts that led to calls for conservation and sustainable forestry practices.

In this introduction to the Sonoran Desert, you’ll discover what makes a desert a desert and meet some of the diverse plants and animals that make this desert unique in the world! We will explore the amazing adaptations that help flora and fauna thrive here as we uncover their ecological roles, dispel some myths, and show you how you can protect the wildlife around you.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Students explore the attributes that contribute to he differences between taxanomic groups of animals in this unique program hosted by the Chattanooga Zoo.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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What exactly is common ancestry? Who was Carl von Linne? What is the difference between classification and identification? What is a phylogeny and how is it important to the classification of organisms? To answer these questions, we will introduce the concept of biological classification and the importance common ancestry plays in correct phylogeny. Participants will learn how to interpret a phylogenetic tree and learn the value and limitation of “keys” in organizing groups of objects while developing their own dichotomous key.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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This program utilizes our Explore Evolution exhibit gallery and includes engaging activities and interaction with studies on finches, flies, and viruses. Discover how evolution applies to you and the environment around us. Hear from graduate students and their studies on evolution. And try to sing like a fly. Evolution Examined reinforces the main concepts of evolution: variation, inheritance, selection, and time by investigating current research with real scientists.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Rhythm: It's the groove that makes you move; it's the beat that moves your feet! Students will embark on a cultural journey through music and dance. A movement-based experience that gets students up on their feet, Feet Got the Beat helps students solidify geography knowledge while growing awareness about other culture. A pair of MSM Teaching Artists will introduce different musical styles and instruments, while guiding students through native dance moves from West Africa, Ireland, Haiti, China, and the United States. A wonderful way to build class community and enrichment!

What exactly is common ancestry? Who was Carl von Linne? What is the difference between classification and identification? What is a phylogeny and how is it important to the classification of organisms? To answer these questions, we will introduce the concept of biological classification and the importance common ancestry plays in correct phylogeny. Participants will learn how to interpret a phylogenetic tree and learn the value and limitation of “keys” in organizing groups of objects while developing their own dichotomous key.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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We want to bring you a foundational program on animal classification. Organization isn’t always fun, but it does make it easier to find things when we need them! Learn how scientists organize animal species. Then, you can test out your animal classification skills with a couple of Memphis Zoo animals during this live, virtual program! Utilize you new skills throughout the year.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Explore the art of colonial Boston. Students will look at objects made during the colonial period and learn how these historic artworks tell multiple stories about race, identity, and power during the time of the American Revolution.

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A live arachnid is introduced and shown on camera. Then student scientists take the lead through inquiry, asking questions about the animal that set the direction for the remainder of this fun, back-and-forth session.

We want to bring you a foundational program on animal classification. Organization isn’t always fun, but it does make it easier to find things when we need them! Learn how scientists organize animal species. Then, you can test out your animal classification skills with a couple of Memphis Zoo animals during this live, virtual program! Utilize you new skills throughout the year.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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How do plants survive in extreme environments? We will examine the plant adaptations of this biome to discover how structure and function help them survive and support the ecosystems within this biome.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Some owls love to eat skunks! Ok, so maybe their sense of smell is not great, but luckily they have other excellent senses that help them survive. Explore many more sense-sational adaptations and how the Zoo uses this information to aid in our animal’s welfare.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Be prepared to have your mind stretched as you attempt these fun math brainteasers. This session is designed to encourage problem solving, creative thinking, and analytical thinking while having fun!

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Every year on 10 December, the world celebrates Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In this program, students will learn what it takes to become an upstander for human rights. Our guides will introduce students to the stories of human rights upstanders and explore the strengths they used to create change. We’ll help students discover their own strengths and capacity to become human rights upstanders in their communities.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Join the South Carolina Aquarium as we meet our Bald Eagle – Liberty! Hear the story of how she ended up at the Aquarium and learn how we care for her.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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SSC has the largest collection of marine mammal skeletons in northern New England! In this program students will learn about the anatomy, migratory routes, and behavioral patterns of marine mammals. Students will look at the adaptations that make it possible for these animals to survive in the ocean and how some species have adapted to become the largest animals on our planet. Fantastic images and real whale bones make this program unforgettable.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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The U.S. Constitution devised a three-branch system of government for the new nation in 1789, but how does this radical democratic system work, and what does it entail? What was Chief Justice John Marshall’s role in elevating the Supreme Court to co-equal status alongside the other two branches?

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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SSC has the largest collection of marine mammal skeletons in northern New England! In this program students will learn about the anatomy, migratory routes, and behavioral patterns of marine mammals. Students will look at the adaptations that make it possible for these animals to survive in the ocean and how some species have adapted to become the largest animals on our planet. Fantastic images and real whale bones make this program unforgettable.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Join the South Carolina Aquarium as we meet our Bald Eagle – Liberty! Hear the story of how she ended up at the Aquarium and learn how we care for her.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Dive in with our experts to learn more about the characteristics fish share and use your powers of observation to explore diversity between species. Students will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of different structural and behavioral adaptations in different habitats in the ocean.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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While Elby is visiting his grandma Dottie during a terrible storm and resulting power outage, her memory files become corrupted. Together, we need to find them and bring them back to life with color and movement.

CodeJoy participants will learn the basics of coding tri-LEDs and motors.

A computer or Chromebook is required for you to interact with our in-studio robots.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Are you losing your marbles when it comes to getting 'sedimentary' students interested in the rocks beneath their feet? Don’t 'sulphur' alone…we’ll help you dig up an avalanche of appreciation for the original 'hard' sciences…this overview of geology and mineralogy basics will whet your students’ 'apatite' for Earth Sciences with plenty of hands-on experiments and real specimens from our collections. Is studying rocks fun? Of 'quartz' it is!

Join us for a virtual Planetarium show and discover the amazing sights you can see in the sky! Experience the Sun’s effects on our planet, from day and night to the seasons. Find constellations and planets, and visit other planets to learn about how special our home planet Earth is.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Become a citizen in an early 19th century community. Who did you depend on and interact with? What was your role in the community? Learn about the blacksmith, the miller, the cabinetmaker, the farmer and more, while exploring their interconnectivity and interdependence within their communities.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Author Laurie Ann Thompson will share her book Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. While reading, she’ll add behind-the-scenes details about the story itself as well as the research and writing processes she used to tell it. This award-winning picture book biography inspires young readers to pursue their own dreams and shows them that one person is enough to change the world.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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This program examines the "museum concept" brought to life through the use of priceless artifacts and historical documents, which illustrates the museum approach of conveying the history of pro football through artifacts/documents. The program includes a discussion on Northeast Ohio's historic ties to Pro Football and why the Hall of Fame is in Canton, Ohio.

Learn how scientists test foods and why our healthy choices are important for our diet. How do scientists test for different nutrients in food? How do scientists extract DNA from fruit? How is food preserved and why don’t we notice some preservatives when we eat it?

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Become a citizen in an early 19th century community. Who did you depend on and interact with? What was your role in the community? Learn about the blacksmith, the miller, the cabinetmaker, the farmer and more, while exploring their interconnectivity and interdependence within their communities.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Did you know a typical cumulonimbus cloud can weigh 105.8 MILLION pounds?! How does it stay up in the sky?! Explore how the sun affects our Earth’s weather with an interactive experiment comparing hot and cold air. Transform your students into science sleuths and cloud detectives as we explore this mystery together and learn how air behaves when it changes temperature.

Nonfiction science author Ginjer Clarke shares fun facts, myth-busters, and exciting animal adventures with select excerpts from her newest beginning reader title, Reindeer: On the Move! Along the way, she will share information about migrations, adaptations, and habitats using maps and photos to provide additional content.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Learn about the history, design and construction of the famous Gateway Arch, our tallest national monument located in St. Louis Missouri. Discover how this truly monumental challenge was met!

Explore the lives of South Carolina’s earliest inhabitants by examining the daily activities of Native American men, women, and children. Learn their methods of survival by handling animal skins, pottery, arrowheads, and primitive tools.

Duration 30 to 40 minutes

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Nonfiction science author Ginjer Clarke shares fun facts, myth-busters, and exciting animal adventures with select excerpts from her newest beginning reader title, Reindeer: On the Move! Along the way, she will share information about migrations, adaptations, and habitats using maps and photos to provide additional content.

Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.

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Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a tea party. Bring snacks and tea as Queen Marlene shares stories about some of her favorite toys. She will look to engage the audience, so be sure to have students bring in their toys for sharing.

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Duration 30 to 40 minutes.

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Rocks, rock! While rocks aren’t living things (or even squishy, for that matter!), they still go through cycles – changing and morphing from one type to another over time. Learn about the three basic rock types with paleontologist Ashley Hall, and how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form and change through Earth’s dynamic forces.

Duration 30 to 40 minutes

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Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a tea party. Bring snacks and tea as Queen Marlene shares stories about some of her favorite toys. She will look to engage the audience, so be sure to have students bring in their toys for sharing.

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Duration 30 to 40 minutes.

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Rocks, rock! While rocks aren’t living things (or even squishy, for that matter!), they still go through cycles – changing and morphing from one type to another over time. Learn about the three basic rock types with paleontologist Ashley Hall, and how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form and change through Earth’s dynamic forces.

Duration 30 to 40 minutes

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Use the scientific method to discover one of the many questions folks have about snakes! We’ll perform an experiment, learn how to use evidence to solve problems and answer questions, and even test our new knowledge with a snake in a mystery habitat!

Matter is everywhere and makes up everything. This theater-style demonstration captivates students as they explore the different states of matter and experience transformations right before their eyes.

Interested in a possible career in the field of Veterinary Practices? Join us for a virtual discussion with those who work in the industry as they share their career story and learn more about the employment opportunities that exist within the agricultural field.  

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*EVENT POSTPONED TO: DECEMBER 22nd*

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Join park rangers from Gateway Arch National Park to explore the cultures, landscapes, and animals encountered by the Corps of Discovery on their journey to map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.