Strange Tales from the Zoology Collections!

GRADE Grades 4 - 8
DATE/TIME
Thursday, January 24, 2013
9, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. MST
COST
Participating in this electronic field trip is FREE at this time.
STANDARDS
Literacy 1,4
Science 3-5
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Reservations required at least 3 weeks ahead. For reservation details and to fill out the Distance Learning Request Form, click here. For more information, e-mail distancelearning@dmns.org or call 303.370.6097.

FAQS

What are the technical requirements?

Videoconferencing codec equipment is required for the Museum's videoconferencing programs. We connect directly via IP (H.323).

When do we test our virtual connection?

The system must be tested two weeks in advance.

How can I prepare my students for this experience?

After watching the video, have your students write down their questions for the Scientists. Question Guidelines (PDF | 93KB)

What to do the day of your program?

Please be connected 15 minutes prior to start time for audio-video check. Please begin the broadcast with your equipment muted. Classroom teacher MUST be present in the room at ALL times during the broadcast.

AT YOUR SCHOOL

Did you know that less than 1% of the Denver Museum’s 1.4 million objects are on public display? Join John Demboski PhD, curator of vertebrate zoology, for a special behind-the-scenes trip through the Museum’s bird and mammal collections. Hear the intriguing stories behind many fascinating specimens including Colorado’s last grizzly bear, the unlikely platypus, fantastic birds-of-paradise, and one of the largest eggs in the world. Dr. Demboski will explain how researchers, students, teachers, and even artists use the zoological collections on a daily basis to ask and answer scientific and societal questions.

Program Length: 45 minutes