Fall-Winter 2011 Exhibit Program:  Sustainable Shelter

Learn about the functions of shelters and how animals and humans have adapted to differing environments through an amazing diversity of structures. In our companion program, students head outside for an educator-led program including a short woodland hike to investigate animal homes and use found materials to build their own shelter.

 

Principles:

  • Shelter is an important part of animal habitats.
  • The needs, structures, materials and design of structures build by humans and animals have many similarities.
  • Humans provide shelter for wildlife to offset human-caused habitat loss.
  • Humans can use sustainable methods and materials in creating structures and lessening their impact on the environment.

Duration: 90 minutes (includes a 45-minute outdoor, guided program and 45-minutes of self-led time in the exhibit).

Cost: $5.00 per student, or $2.00 per student for only exhibit visit. Payment should be given to the instructor at the start of the program. No charge for one teacher/adult for every five students.

Months Offered: September 24 - December 16

NC Science Curriculum Goals: 
            Fifth Grade- 1.05, 1.06, 1.07
            Sixth Grade- 2.01, 3.08, 4.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.04
            Seventh Grade- 2.01, 3.03, 3.04
            Eighth Grade- 2.01, 3.07, 3.08
 

For more information on this exhibit follow this link: http://www.ncarboretum.org/exhibits/sustainable-shelter/

  
Starting Location: In front of the Baker Center at the program start time (either 9:30 am or 12:00 pm) set upon booking the program. Groups arriving early may enjoy the property and facilities. 
 
What do my students need?
While the exhibit is indoors, the guided program is largely outdoors.  Students should wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather and should wear sturdy footwear. Students with physical disabilities or limitations are capable of participating in the walk, but the instructor should be told prior to day of the program to make any special arrangements.
 
Want to schedule this program? Contact Lauren Pyle, Environmental Education Specialist, at lpyle@ncarboretum.org or (828) 665-2492 ext. 224