At-School Programs
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At-school programs through Piedmont Wildlife Center are unforgettable! No need to worry about travel, we come straight to your classroom/event space with no hassle. Our at-school programs are an hour long and typically showcase 5-6 of our wildlife ambassadors. We are able to travel up to an hour away from Piedmont Wildlife Center in Durham.
The most popular at-school option is combining the Wild Neighbors and Raptors Alive program. This option provides a comprehensive look into North Carolina wildlife from the forest floor to the tops of trees. When participants are in class sizes (30 participants or less) they will get the opportunity to touch some of our wildlife ambassadors, receive a collectible PWC bookmark, and ask more questions creating a more personalized experience. Teachers will also receive a set of Fast Fact Cards specific to the ambassadors in the program.
Check out how our programs fit within the NC Science Standards!
Programs:
WILD NEIGHBORS - live animal program
In this program, we explore the world of wildlife with a special focus on what people can do to help wild animals. In this fun, engaging experience, students will meet some of our live animal ambassadors including native North Carolina reptiles and mammals. All of our ambassadors have a story to tell and a lesson to teach us all about how we can help the wildlife in our own backyards. Our special focus will be on the needs of the native animals of the Piedmont in North Carolina.
RAPTORS ALIVE - live animal program
A close-up look at birds of prey. Students will meet live raptors (owls, hawks) and learn the habits and habitats of these amazing birds. Raptors are some of the fiercest hunters over the skies of North Carolina. Students will meet these birds face to face and learn a few of their amazing adaptations. This program is packed with surprising facts, interesting stories and intriguing questions. Join us as we bring the world of the raptors alive for your students.
NC Science Standards by Program
We aim to cover these standards during our hour-long programs. Many of these concepts will be covered in the initial introduction of the animals, but teachers are encouraged to ask follow-up questions during the Q&A session if we need to further explain a concept.
Kindergarten (30 minute programs) +
K.P.1.2, K.L.1.2
1st Grade +
1.L.1.1, 1.L.1.2, 1.L.1.3
2nd Grade +
2.L.2.1
3rd Grade +
While most of the NC Science Standards for 3rd grade are focused on plants, we are able to speak about the skeletal and muscular system of animals in relationship to humans.
4th Grade +
4.L.1.1, 4.L.1.2, 4.L.1.3
5th Grade +
5.L.2.2
Booking a Program:
To register or inquire about an at-school program, please fill out a Program Interest form, or contact us via email or phone.
If you have special circumstances or would like to request multiple programs, please call 919-489-0900 to discuss pricing.
