The Lincoln Children's Zoo Invites You To Bring Your Students To Science Day At The Zoo

By John Chapo

Lincoln, NE - A hands-on introduction to authentic science.

Sponsored by: Zoo School (LPS Science Focus Program), Doane College, The Lincoln Children's Zoo and State Farm Insurance:
Sunday, October 12, 12:00-4:00 AND
Monday, October 13, 10:00-3:00

The Lincoln Public Schools High School Science Focus Program/Zoo School, the Lincoln Children¹s Zoo, and State Farm Insurance Company have joined together to create an educational program designed for elementary students, teachers, and families.

High school science students will be sharing their knowledge and excitement about science with elementary students through hands-on activities that demonstrate scientific principles and skills.
At the stations, students will investigate how scientists:
·     Make predictions and draw conclusions
·     Use microscopes to examine natural materials
·     Predict and prepare for natural disasters
·     Differentiate between acids and bases
·     Diagnose insect borne diseases
·     and Much More!

While this event is open to the public on both Sunday and Monday, it may be of special interest to upper elementary teachers (4th, 5th, and 6th grades) who would like to bring their students as a school sponsored field trip.

The cost is $3.25 per student or adult in your group. The money should be collected from the group participants and paid in a lump sum at the gate as you arrive.

The Zoo will have students available to greet guests and get them started on a great science adventure. Zoo guests will receive a list of activities and stations with locations and demonstration starting times. From this guest can plan their participation in the activities, either visiting just those of special interest or visiting all of the Science Day activities as well as enjoying a visit to the Zoo before it closes for the season.

If you are interested in participating as a group, please call Susan Musick, the Science Focus Program secretary, at 436-1780, to receive additional information and to let us know how many students you are bringing. You may also request a Science Day guide at that time if you wish.

We look forward to your attendance at Science Day!

BAT COLLEGE BY DOANE
Also, on October 12, Doane College personnel will turn the small animal kingdom building into a bat campus and share up-close and personal facts about the three different kinds of bats, living at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.  Hours will be noon to 4 p.m.

Doane College students and faculty did a study on bats this summer, examining the theory “You are what you eat.” 

This “college day” will prove to be fun and interesting.  Everyone is intrigued by bats and their importance in our world.  The college “professors” that day will be handing out fact sheets and other goodies pertaining to bats.

Doane College students are invited to share in the activities of the day by showing their college identification for a special admission price.

The Lincoln Children’s Zoo was established  43 years ago. One of only four children’s zoos in the country, the Lincoln Children’s Zoo’s mission is “to enrich lives through firsthand interaction with living things.” The Zoo continues to create an engaging environment for children in community, while receiving no financial support from the city, county or the state. For more information on membership, weekly events, parties and giving opportunities, visit www.lincolnzoo.org

 Our mission: "To enrich lives through firsthand interaction with living things."

 www.lincolnzoo.org