The Bear Necessities

GRADE Age 3 - Grade 2
DATE/TIME
September - May

Monday - Friday

9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
COST
$5/student (includes Museum admission), 1 free adult/10 students, $5/additional adult.
Scholarships may be available for eligible schools.
STANDARDS
Science 3
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Reservations required at least 3 weeks ahead. For reservation details and to fill out the Field Trip Request Form, click here or call 303.370.6000, daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FAQS

Does the Museum have bilingual educators?

Yes. Spanish-English educators may be available upon request.

Does the class include a guided exhibit tour?

No. Groups are encouraged to visit the Bears Hall before or after the class.

Can a Museum educator teach this class at my school/site?

No, this class is offered only at the Museum. Other programs may be scheduled At Your School.

This interactive class uses hands-on exploration, dramatic play, and immersion to support young learners to discover how American black bears live. Children visit three stations where they become black bears and learn to find food, compare bear bodies to their own, and practice hibernating through winter.

Group Size: Minimum 10 students, 1 adult required; maximum 30 students, up to 6 adults/class

Program Length: 45 minutes

Related Opportunity
Visit the Bears Hall where your students can observe and compare different bear species in habitat scenes.

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