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Mavericks, Dogies, and Drovers--Cattle Drives
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: 3-7
Cost: FREE
Dates: May 21 or 30
Times: 8:30-9:20 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., or 11:00-11:50 a.m. CST
People associate the word “cowboy” with Texas, beginning with one specific time period in Texas history -- the heyday of cattle drives. Although this era only lasted from 1866-1890, the cattle drive era shaped the image of Texas.
Who started the cattle drives, and where did the trails go? What jobs could people do on a cattle drive, and what was life on the trail like? What were the risks and benefits of driving cattle to market? Hear from a special guest speaker, an 1870s cattle driver who has traveled through time to reminisce about his cattle drive experience.
Available by request, contact distancelearning@thestoryoftexas.com.
STEM in Action: Scribblebots
Presented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Grades: 4-8
Cost: $140 (includes supplies)
Date: May 23
Times: 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., or 11:00-11:50 a.m. CST
The perfect combination of science, engineering, and technology, scribblebots are motorized machines that move in chaotic ways, leaving interesting artistic patterns in their wake. Collaborative teams of students will move through the Engineering Design Process by making simple circuits and offset motors, then test and manipulate variables. The result is an interactive robot that demonstrates the scientific concepts of electricity, force, and motion with a wildly creative outcome.
Available by request, contact distancelearning@fwmsh.org.
Beasts, Birds, and Bugs: The Art of Scientific Observation
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 1-3
Cost: $75 (FREE for Texas schools)
Dates: May 23, 28, or 31
Times: 10:30-11:20 a.m. or 1:30-2:20 p.m. CST
Investigate ways artists have used scientific observation to represent the world around them. Through close looking, data collection, and hypothesizing, students will describe, identify, and classify creatures and their habitats depicted by various artists.
Available by request, contact distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.
Flamingos Laboratory
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $125
Date: May 28
Times: 8:00-8:50 a.m., 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m., 12:00-12:50 p.m., 1:00-1:50 p.m., 2:00-2:50 p.m., or 3:00-3:50 p.m. CST
Journey into the Caribbean jungle to discover these vibrant birds! Using distance learning, inquiry-based interactions, and student-driven exploration, we discover how the Caribbean flamingos use their unique adaptions to stand out from all other birds living in Texas State Aquarium and our world. Students will virtually explore the Caribbean Flamingo exhibit while taking detailed observations and making logical inferences about flamingos, their behaviors, and their habitat.
Available by request, contact aquavision@txstateaq.org.
Owl Adaptations
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: May 28
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m., or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
The owl: nature’s nocturnal bird of prey. Accompanied by our live Eastern Screech Owl in the studio, we will learn about these interesting animals found around the globe and all across Texas. This program will examine the special adaptations that allow them to fly, hunt for prey, and survive in their environment. We will also play the calls of some common Texas owls that your students may hear in their own backyard.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on May 28th? No problem!
Read With Us Wednesday: Baby Alligator
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: Prek-2
Cost: $60
Date: May 29
Times: 8:00-8:30 a.m., 9:00-9:30 a.m., 10:00-10:30 a.m., 11:00-11:30 a.m., 12:00-12:30 p.m., 1:00-1:30 p.m., 2:00-2:30 p.m., or 3:00-3:30 p.m. CST
Your students will enjoy an animal-themed story and virtually meet the superstar animal of the book. Read along, make observations, recall facts, and get an up-close look at a live baby alligator.
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