Echoes Of Nature : Enrichment Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 Programs


Echoes Of Nature has school programs that are specially designed, Voluntary State Curriculum
correlated presentations for a classroom or auditorium. The instructor introduces your class to
natural science topics through the use of live animals, high interest demonstrations and biofacts.
Echoes Of Nature is your in-house field trip. Participation of students is encouraged during each program.

There are also programs that are designed for younger participants that introduce them to animals
and beginning learning concepts. These programs also have live animals, demonstrations and biofacts.
Active participation is also encouraged.

If a special topic program is desired but not listed or not under your grade, please call and see if one
can be designed to meet your needs. This may need to be done at least two weeks to two months
in advance in order to fully design and prepare.
Length of Session: approximately 45 minutes
(Sessions for younger participants can be at 30 minutes or 2-20 minutes. Ask about options.)
Number of Students: 45 maximum
Fees:
VSC programs: $130.00 for one program
$115.00 per additional programs- same day
Enrichment programs: $115.00 for one program
$105.00 per additional program- same day
$25.00 driving fee for areas beyond 20 mile radius
(PG and AA counties are within radius)

Recent Additions to the Program Lineup!


Day and Night- Ages 3-K

Why do we have day and night?
Which animals are diuranal and nocturnal?
What are we?
Activities and live animals will help us solve these questions.

How Seeds Travel- Pre-K-K

How do plant seeds get to different places?
By air, water, wind and animal express.
Let’s explore the different ways of travel and meet some
guests that will help explain the wonders of seed travel.


Warm and Fuzzy- Ages 2-3

Wanting to introduce your group to animals up close, but would like to start with the warm and fuzzies?
Meet some of our touchable fuzzies. This program is only available for this age group.
Special program: Session time is 20 minutes. Cost $50.

Animal Stories of Japan- Ages 2-K (Enrichment program)

Engage in folktales of Ancient Japan. Meet some of the principal players in each story and find out
some interesting facts. There will be 2-3 stories presented based upon age and number of participants.

Animal Stories of (you pick the country)-Ages 2-K (Enrichment program)

Are you planning a special topic of a country? Add in animal stories with a live animal guest(s).
Call about availability.
Currently available: Japan, China, Australia, Native North American

A Walk In The Woods- Ages 2-K (Enrichment program)

Let’s go for a “walk” in the woods. What kind of animals might we see or hear?
What might we find that used to belong to animals? Meet some live animals that
would live in or around the woods. (This program can be modified to fit the season
or a different habitat, such as rainforest, bay, etc. Ask about options.)

Animal Sounds and Movement- Ages 3-Pre-K (VSC program)

What animal sounds can you make? Can you move like these animals?
Meet some live animals and try out their sounds and movements.

Fur and Scales- Ages 3-K (Enrichment program)

Doing a unit on mammals and reptiles? Why not have live guests come and show
off some of their characteristics? Learn some neat natural history facts about each one.

Ugh! A bug! (or is it Ooh, Cool!)- Pre-K & K (VSC program)

Discover the world of bugs. “Bugs” are everywhere. But what is a bug?
Does it have 6 or 8 legs? Or more? Meet some “bugs” and use your
detective skills to figure out if it is an insect or an arachnid.

Animal Textures and Colors-Pre-K & K (VSC program)

Discover the amazing world of animal textures and colors. Be an animal detective
and meet some live animals to figure out if the animals are rough or smooth.
What colors are the animals? Do they have stripes or spots?

Animals of Maryland- Grade K (VSC program)

Meet some native live animals that can be found in Maryland. Learn basic
differences between animal body coverings. Observe and touch certain animals.

Bay BC’s- Grade K (VSC program)

Explore the rich variety of life that fills our Chesapeake Bay. On our journey meet some animals
that might be found here. Learn simple ways to protect the Bay’s fragile environment.

Journey Into Winter Pre-K-2 (VSC program)

Winter is here. Where are the animals? How do they survive the cold, foodless winters?
Some migrated. Some are dozing. Some are true hibernators. Meet some animals and find
out where they would be during winter.