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Early Learners
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Events
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
This Week's Lessons
- Ah! Gila Monsters!
Ah! Gila Monsters!
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeRanger Jordan Camp talks gila monsters and Chris shares a cool citizen science project.
- Meet a Scientist – Michelle Barboza Ramirez – Geologist
Meet a Scientist – Michelle Barboza Ramirez – Geologist
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeMichelle Barboza Ramierez shares her passion for rocks and teaching the public about geology.
- Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator
Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeGabe Santos share his journey to become a paleontologist and how he uses Star Wars cosplay to teach kids about the Earth.
- Alf Museum Fossils
Alf Museum Fossils
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradePaleontology curator Gabe Santos shows Chris fossils that could be found in the Grand Canyon.
- Skunks Along the Trail
Skunks Along the Trail
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenTake a virtual trip outside with your Metroparks. This time on the trail we found a sign from a skunk that has ventured through Willow Metropark.
- Beavers Along The Trail
Beavers Along The Trail
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenAs we go along the trail in Oakwoods Metropark, we are looking for signs of animals. If we’re lucky we might see something like a beaver chew!
- Deer Along the Trail
Deer Along the Trail
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenThis time on the trail we found a sign from a deer that has ventured through Oakwoods Metropark.
- Foxes of Michigan
Foxes of Michigan
Exploring MichiganScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenLearn about the two fox species we have here in Michigan. Discover what makes each fox unique and learn some ways to identify them.
