| Content Provider | The Toledo Zoo | |
| Contact Information | Trish Barone and/or Linda Calcamuggio lindacal@toledozoo.org trish.barone@toledozoo.org 2 Hippo Way Toledo, OH 43614 United States Phone: (419) 385-5721 ext. 2082 Fax: (419) 389-8670 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | We will explore what it means to be a "native". We will do 2 experiments that pertain to groundhogs and screech owls, 2 Ohio native animals. We will have "live" animals visitors. | |
| Program Format | 1. We will explore what it means to be a "native". 2. We will do 2 experiments; they pertain to groundhogs and screech owls. 3. We will discuss how invasive species can be detrimental to natives. 4. We will have "live" animals visitors. | |
| Objectives | Students will understand the difference between native species and non-native/invasive species Students will be introduced to "official" Ohio plant and animals representatives Students will engage in 2 experiments | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | •NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE Understand the basic needs of all living organisms: air; food; water; habitat •Understand that organisms live in specific environments/conditions | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | OHIO STANDARD: LIFE SCIENCE Benchmark B: Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment. Benchmark C: Compare changes in an organism’s ecosystem/habitat | |
| Program Length | 1 hour, unless otherwise requested | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $85.00 By Request Cost: $85.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | Sites need to connect to The Toledo Zoo in a TEST call prior to the scheduled program. If no TEST call was made, the full fee will be charged to sites that cannot connect at program time. Our registration form cites all necessary TEST call information. | |
| Cancellation Policy | If you need to cancel/change a scheduled program, please notify The Toledo Zoo ASAP. Failure to do so will result in the full program fee will being charged. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Schools need to dial into The Toledo Zoo's IP address. You will need to register for the desired session at least 2 weeks ahead. |