Spotlight Session: Crabs (Structures and Functions)
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Association
Grades: 3-5
Cost: FREE
Date: November 5Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CDT
There are many species of crabs that call the Texas Gulf Coast home. During this program, we'll learn about what makes a crab a crab. Then, we'll dive a little deeper into specific adaptations different crab species have that allow them to survive in the environment. If we're lucky, we may even have a few special (crabby) guests!
Spotlight Session: Voices - An Oral History of November 22, 1963
Presented by Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Grades: 6-12
Cost: FREE
Date: November 19Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. CDT
Journey back to the fateful day of the Kennedy assassination and experience the emotion of that historic event through actual photographs and firsthand accounts. More than 60 photographs from the Museum's collections provide a backdrop to a dramatic voice-over by our Curator. Learn about a key moment in Texas and American history from the people who witnessed the events of November 22, 1963.
Veterans Day, Honoring All Who Served
Presented by National Museum of the Pacific War
Grades: 1-12
Cost: FREE
Date: November 10Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CDT
Please join the National Museum of the Pacific War as they honor all veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In this live virtual Veterans Day celebration, you will hear from one of America's Greatest Generation -- a WWII veteran who made three landings in the Pacific, museum staff, volunteers, school bands, and choirs. These groups will pay tribute to all those who have served or are currently serving our nation during peace time or war, those gone, and those who still walk among us.
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Note: The posted recording date/time is for registration purposes only.
Poppies: Celebrating Veterans Day (RECORDING)
Presented by Imagination Fort Worth
Grades: K-6
Cost: FREE
All curriculum is available in English and Spanish.
This program features art and writing along with history and appreciation. Students will color a poppy and write a short letter to a veteran while learning about the symbolism and tradition around the poppy more than 100 years after it became the symbol of WWI. We recommend sending your poppy letters to veteran organizations such as Honor Flights, which flies veterans from all over the country to DC to see the national monuments to WWII and Vietnam. (Information will be provided)
RECORDING - The posted recording date/time is for registration purposes only. You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days.
Animal Encounters: All About Alligators
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: November 3
Times: 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. CDT
This program features the largest reptile in Texas and North America, the American Alligator. We will discuss the wetland habitats they call home, their adaptations (including their role in the food chain as an apex predator), and the differences between alligators and crocodiles. Students will also get to see a real alligator egg and skull as well as our guest star -- a real live alligator.
From Boom to Dust
Presented by Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Grades: Prek-12 (adjusted to appropriate level)
Cost: $75
Dates: November 9, February 2 or 9Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. CDT
To request this program on different date/time email education@pphm.wtamu.edu.
The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms causing major ecological and agricultural damage to American and Canadian prairie lands from 1930 to 1936 (in some areas until 1940). Using photos and videos unique to the Panhandle Plains, we will investigate the causes of the Dust Bowl, hear first-hand stories of people who lived through it, and discuss the methods used to stop the deadly storms.
There's a Watershed in my Backpack!
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 4-8
Cost: FREE
Date: November 17Times: 9:00 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. CDT
Our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) water resources scientist is mad about watershed delineation! Join biologist Johanna as she demonstrates how anyone can build a model watershed using common objects found at home or even at your desk.
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Note: The posted recording date/time is for registration purposes only.
Let's Talk Turkey
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: November 17
Times: 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. CDT
This interactive presentation introduces students to fun facts about one of our state's most fabulous birds: THE WILD TURKEY! We will discuss turkey anatomy, adaptations, and habitat as well as the various "calls" or vocalizations that turkeys make to communicate.
Recordings
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