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Fall 2003 ~
Assembly Programs Science Discovery (K-6) ~
Monday-Friday, November 10-14 |
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Dear
Principals and Teachers: The Western
Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education
will once again coordinate the Science Discovery Assembly Program for K-6
students in Copper Country and Gogebic-Ontonagon ISDs. This Fall, the Back
to Bones assembly program will be offered for Grades 1-6 students, and
the Animal Tales (with different animals & books than were used in
Spring ’03 will be offered for Pre-K & K students. Teachers had rave
reviews about the Science Discovery assembly programs conducted during the
spring. I’d be happy to share the summary of teacher comments with any
school. |
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TO REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL FOR AN
ASSEMBLY PROGRAM Email, fax (906-487-3341) or
mail the attached registration form for the assembly program that you are requesting to Joan
Chadde by Friday, October 10. Availability will be on a first-come
basis. Please list several
possible dates and times for each assembly program of interest. For more
information, contact Joan Chadde at 906-487-3341 or jchadde@mtu.edu |
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Science Discovery Assembly Program Descriptions
(1) Animal Tales
(Pre-school & Gr. 1) uses live
animals (from the Back to Bones assembly program) to illustrate four
stories that are read aloud to the students. After each story, a live animal
featured in the story is shown and questions about that animal are
answered. |
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(2)
Back to Bones (K-6) is about
animals with a backbone, called vertebrates. Fish, amphibians, birds,
mammals, and reptiles are discussed. Live animals are used to show the
general characteristics that make each group unique. As students leave the
room they will be able to pet one of the animals! Students’ questions are
encouraged throughout the program. This is their most popular program! |
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PRESENTER: The programs are conducted by Mike
Roberts, owner of Science Discovery, Inc., established in 1989 by
certified teachers. Mike Roberts is an animal trainer and professional
entertainer. Animals are housed in a USDA licensed facility. Programs are
designed to make learning fun and safe. GROUP SIZE:
maximum of 100 students per show to allow everyone to see the animals
close-up. PROGRAM LENGTH:
45 minutes (allow 15 minutes between assemblies; up to 6 shows per
day) SET-UP & TEAR DOWN
TIME: 30 minutes to set up, and 30 minutes
to pack up. COST: $250
per half day, for up to three assemblies in the same location.
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