At-School Programs
Are you a Title 1 school teacher? We have started the Help 50 Title 1 Classrooms Meet Wildlife Up-Close fund to provide FREE programming to Wake, Durham and Orange County public schools! Fill out an application now to be considered.
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:
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.