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Wouldn’t you like to go out into a field and collect insects using nets? While participating in the "Insect Investigation," students will be following an investigation, collecting data, completing a bar graph, and forming conclusions all while working as scientists making careful observations of insects and other creatures in nature. They will also learn and label the parts of an insect.
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow, nor hail can stop your students from learning all about weather! While participating in this "Weather Newscast" lesson, students will come to understand the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. They will also learn the process of the water cycle and be able to identify the four forms of precipitation. The will learn about major weather events as well as the importance of a disaster preparedness plan.
Do you know what makes a reptile special? The reptiles who reside at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center become ambassadors to the reptile world helping students discover and learn the characteristics that make each unique. They will learn about the four groups of reptiles: turtles; crocodilians; lizards; and snakes. Students will also be able to give examples of reptiles and determine which group in which they belong.
Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Which one lives near us here in Pensacola? Which is bigger? Students will learn all about the crocodilian group of reptiles. They will learn how alligators and crocodiles are the same, and how they are different. They will understand what it means to be a carnivore. Students will also participate in an activity which will compare and contrast the size of these two incredible animals.
Do turtles have backbones? Can all turtles swim? This lesson will explore the wonderful world of turtles. Students will learn the characteristics that make turtles part of the reptile group. They will learn what makes a turtle. Students will also learn that different turtles are adapted to live in different habitats and much more interesting information about this amazing group of reptiles.
Did you know that lizards come in all colors, shapes, and sizes? From the tiny Reef Gecko at just three inches long to the huge Komodo Dragon that can be up to ten feet long. In this lesson, students will learn the characteristics that make lizards different from other reptiles. They will also learn what types of habitats in which you might find lizards living and what it means to be camouflaged, along with many more interesting details about lizards.
Did you know that SNAKES ARE GOOD??? They are! They eat rodents helping to keep them out of our houses. Snakes are also afraid of people! It's true! They don't want to bite people, they want to be as far away from us as they can. This interactive video lesson will teach you all about these amazing creatures!
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