What does it mean to be labeled an endangered species? Once listed as an endangered species does it mean that these animals are bound for extinction? Discover these answers and more in Lee Richardson Zoo’s Endangered Species program. As we explore these topics, we will meet three Ambassador Animals that represent species currently facing the challenge of survival.

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades 2–12
Date:  October 11, 2019
Time:  1pmEST

Virtually dive into our 135,000 gallon shark habitat and learn all about the fascinating animals that we care for at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. In this live, interactive virtual lesson we get a closeup look at the science of sharks and the ground-breaking research technology we use to study marine life. We wrap up with a Question and Answer chat with our Ocean Experts.

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades 4–8
Date:  October 9, 2019
Time:  1pmEST

Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Entomologist, has been studying bees for over ten years. She will share what the bees are telling us about eco-system resilience, change of seasons, and yes, climate change. Dr. Wu-Smart is developing a pollinator health program to help understand the underlying stressors in bee health and their interactions with environmental toxicants. There will be plenty of time for questions and a discussion on what you can do to help your local bees!

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades 6–12
Date:  November 14, 2019
Time:  1pmEST

Join the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on a virtual tour through space. Using stunning visualizations, we’ll launch from the surface of the Earth, fly past the International Space Station, go beyond our familiar 8 planets, ice balls and asteroids, and enter deep space. Come learn about our place in the universe, discuss how we know what we know, and explore how we are all integrally connected to space. This is a fully interactive program during which participants can ask questions and vote to guide our journey through our universe.

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades 3–8
Date:  November 7, 2019
Time:  1pmEST

Students will observe shark biofacts and explore how a shark’s skeleton, jaws, teeth, skin, and camouflage make them top predators. We will look at common shark species in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, as well as view our resident sharks live from the Texas State Aquarium. Discuss why shark conservation is important and what scientists and aquariums are doing to conserve these mysterious animals.

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades K–6 
Date:  December 13, 2019
Time:  1pmEST

Discover the story of Allison, the one-flippered sea turtle, and Merry Christmas, the cold-stunned sea turtle. Learn characteristics of Atlantic green sea turtles and ways you can help sea turtles in the wild. Program includes a Live visit from Allison and Merry Christmas!

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades K–6 
Date:  December 6, 2019
Time:  1pmEST

Join us at the Greenville Zoo as we learn about what conservation is, how we make an impact at a small zoo, and how you can make a difference wherever you may be! We will also meet some animals that would benefit from the conservation efforts that we will be discussing.

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades 4–12
Date:  January 15, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Dash through the snow without catching a cold in our new wintertime science exploration virtual visit. Watch amazing dry ice and liquid nitrogen demonstrations while exploring the effects of extreme cold on atoms and molecules!

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades K–5
Date:  January 31, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Dive into the fabulous world of dolphins with Diva to learn the answers to the most commonly asked question about her and her friends!

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades K–6
Date:  February 5, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

We all like a little treat of chocolate, but have you ever wondered where it came from originally compared to now and how it was processed? Come with your questions and join Karin to discover the answers to these questions and more.

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades 3–8
Date:  February 11, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Our Q&A program! A Science Educator will first introduce your students to the science of palaeontology. The remainder of the program is driven by your class! Formulate questions directly related to your curriculum, or watch as your students are inspired by each other’s curiosity. Animations, images, video clips, and real fossils will complement our responses.

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades K–9
Date:  March 10, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Join us on a quest to find adaptations of animals and plants to the desert habitat. With the world’s largest geodesic dome as our background, we discover adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles and plants in an attempt to solve the mystery of how animals survive in a dry and often hot desert ecosystem.

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades K–6
Date:  March 3, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Students investigate the factors and consequences of climate change through the lens of Antarctica using bubbling dry ice demonstrations, chemical rainbows, learning the science behind chaotic weather and exploring renewable energy. This program will feature footage of the presenter in Antarctica and discuss how climate change has affected the southern most continent allowing students to see the landscapes most impacted by global warming.
 

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades 3–6
Date:  April 24, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Students will join Roper Mountain Space Agency’s Junior Astronaut Team where they will learn more about our Sun, the Star of our Solar System, and how technology enhances our knowledge about the Earth and the galaxy.

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades K–5
Date:  April 2, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Can you catch the wind? Discover how wind is harnessed and transformed electricity! In this workshop, teachers will be provided a materials list so students can build an anemometer along with us and learn to measure wind speed. Explore potential and kinetic energy, electrical energy and energy transformation.

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades 4–8
Date:  May 6, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Discover the unique ways these amazing organisms capture food to ensure their survival.

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades 3–8
Date:  May 8, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Observe some of Alaska's furriest marine mammals: seals, sea lions and sea otters! We'll learn about the animals' adaptations for survival in Alaska's chilly ocean waters.

Track: SDGs
Audience: Grades K–5
Date:  June 5, 2020
Time:  1pmEST

Join COSI as we explore the possibility of humans on Mars, learn about the difficulties we will face and the Rovers currently exploring the surface.

Track: STEM
Audience: Grades 4–7
Date:  June 4, 2020
Time:  1pmEST