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The mission of
the PEBC
is
to be a vehicle for understanding
and appreciating the natural
wonders in our own backyards.
In-School Programs |
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From Great Blue Herons gracing our wetlands to Wolves enlivening our forests to the gentle giants of the oceans, interactive programs bring the natural world into your school! In-School programs are interactive classes in which slides, animal artifacts, live mounts, simulations, and other tools educate students about the natural wonders of our region and the world. In-School programs may be Assemblies or Naturalist-in-Residence programs. NIR programs begin with an assembly follow by individual classroom workshops. They assembly programs are 60-70 minutes in length. Classroom workshops run 50 to 60 minutes. For program fees, please contact the PEBC. If you have recently had an In-School Program for your school or organization, please complete an on-line evaluation so we can better meet your needs! On-Line Evaluation |
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| Assembly Programs
Assembly programs are 60-70 minute large group presentations. A maximum
of 100 students is a recommended group size for the whale program. Other
programs can accommodate larger groups. Optimum group size is recommended
not to exceed 150 students. |
| Residency Program Package
Have a PEBC Naturalist-In-Residence visit your school! Residency Programs begin with a regular Assembly Program and are followed by 50- to 60-minute naturalist presentations in individual classrooms (maximum 30 students each). Students are able to explore pelts, bones, artifacts, and other props as well as take part in hands-on activities to learn even more about the assembly topic. |
| The 3-R Challenge Grades 3-5 Each day, every Minnesota citizen creates 4.4 pounds of trash. That's a lot of garbage! Learn how to reduce this amount by following the three R's. Find out what's actually in trash and the ways your community recycles. Take back new ideas to improve waste reduction in your own homes and schools. |
| Wonders of Wolves Grades K-8 From Little Red Riding Hood to the Wolf Reintroduction in Yellowstone, wolves capture our imaginations. Wolves have awed and inspired us and can instill fear, even hatred, in others. Learn about the amazing lives of these creatures through slides and wolf props (wolf pelt, skull, tracks) to teach your students about the wolves of Minnesota. |
| A Whale in my School Grades K-8 Whales are some of the largest creatures to have ever inhabited the earth. Join the staff on an ocean odyssey learning about these remarkable animals and their watery home. Dive into hands-on activities, whale sounds, and a tour around and inside of a life-size, inflatable whale! ** Note: Requires a large room or gymnasium at least 70 feet long. Limited to numbers of students which can fit into whale. Call the PEBC to discuss program options to accommodate larger groups. |
| Way of the Wetlands Grades K-5 Southwest Minnesota was once covered in wetlands, yet few people know much about this endangered ecosystem. Using slides, sounds, animal props, and a guest "beaver," wetlands will come alive in your classroom as the staff teach about metamorphosis, water quality, and the strange yet wonderful animals that live in these watery regions. |
| Minnesota Wildlife Grades K-5 Minnesota is rich in both wildlife and the cultural history tied to this wildlife. A variety of habitats span Minnesota's landscape ranging from prairies and agricultural lands to rivers, wetlands, lakes, and forests. Each habitat contains an amazing diversity of critters, important for a healthy ecosystem. Learn about our wildlife heritage through slides, pelts, skulls, and other artifacts. |
Predators of the Air - Not
available, under revision |
| The Tallgrass Prairie - Not
available, under revision Grades 6-12 The prairie once stretched from Minnesota to the Rocky Mountains. Buffalo, wolves, prairie dogs, and red-tail hawks roamed the prairie in search of food. The big bluestem grass grew seven feet tall and prairie fires burned from horizon to horizon. Those prairies formed the deep, fertile soil that Minnesota farmers depend upon today. Through slides and other teaching tools, your class will learn about the amazing plants and animals that still live on the remnant prairies of Minnesota. |
please call 507.662.5064 or e-mail us at: ecologybus@ecologybus.org