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- 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.
- Why Mosquitos Buzz in our Ears
Why Mosquitos Buzz in our Ears
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenHave you ever wondered why mosquitoes always seem to be buzzing in our ears? Join David, educator and storyteller for the Detroit Zoological Society, as he tel…
- Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenIn this episode of Animal Welfare Tales, we share the stories of Buster and Trio, two thoroughbred horses who were rescued from the horse racing industry and f…
- When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhy do giraffes stand so tall? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks" through visual storyt…
- Pendulum Art
Pendulum Art
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeGet into the swing of things with this simple pendulum art activity! Combine the scientific concepts of a pendulum with art patterns to create art masterpieces.
- Zookeeper
Zookeeper
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeZookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis he…