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  Life Cycles  
All About Zebras!
   Interesting Facts About Ocean Animals  
 

All living things go through life cycles or changes. Join Maria to learn about the physical and adaptive changes that plants and animals go through throughout their lives to help them survive and thrive.

   Why do zebras have stripes?  How do they defend themselves?  Are they endangered?  How are they different from horses?  If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about zebras, then this passport is for you!  Join 'Mr. B' as he takes you on any exciting journey to learn 'All About Zebras'!      Thousands of creatures live in the ocean. They are gigantic, tiny, and come in every shape imaginable. How do they survive? What behaviors and adaptations allow them to live successfully in the vast oceans? Marine Biologist, Ayeisha Brinson, will introduce us to some of the amazing ocean animals and explain some of their peculiar behaviors and physical characteristics. A different group of animals will be highlighted each month.  
                   
Storytelling and Illustration Series All About Polar Bears! All About Rattlesnakes!  
  Basic elements of story: characters and conflict; beginning, middle, end. using common stories to illustrate these concepts. Students will meet with Pierre and Jamyla Bennu to discuss and explore examples of story elements and storytelling tools. Students will investigate the impact that either including or omitting certain elements can have on a scene or entire storyline. By viewing both familiar and unfamiliar examples, students can better understand different literary tools as both a writer and a reader.   Let’s learn about polar bears! Did you know the males can weigh 1300 pounds? How do you think they stay warm in the icy weather? What do they eat? What physical features help them survive on land and in the water? Join Mr. B to learn All About Polar Bears.   Are rattlesnakes really dangerous to humans? What makes them different from other snakes? Where do rattlesnakes live? Why do they stick out their tongues? How do they see in the dark? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, and any other questions you may have about rattlesnakes, then this passport is for you! Join "Mr. B" (Public Educator at the Phoenix Zoo), as he takes you on an exciting journey to learn "All About Rattlesnakes"!  
                   
  All About Crocodiles!   The Human Body Series   Mathquestors!  
 
  Let’s learn about crocodiles! Where do they live? How many teeth do they have? What do they eat? Are they related to dinosaurs? Can they run fast? What else do you want to know? Join Mr. B to learn All About Crocodiles!   The human body really is an amazingly intricate machine. Primary students will follow Marcus Snarkis as he and his friends travel through the different systems of the human body to chase the germs away so they can play. Intermediate students will learn about each system in the body and how it works both independently and dependently with other parts of the body.   Molly hosts this exciting competition, explaining the math processes and reviewing skills as students participate. Get your paper and pencil, and put those thinking caps on. The skill level of each session is based on math standards for specific grade levels. Be sure to sign your students up for the game that is appropriate for their level so they will have fun playing.  
                 
  Global Warming and You!   Simply Algebra   Crafts with Karen  
 

Is Global Warming really an issue? What do Scientists say? What exactly is it!? Jessica Bolson helps students understand what Global Warming is and how they can help. This is a difficult subject to approach and Jessica manages to explain the situation without panicking students!

  Algebra is more than a middle school and high school course. It is a problem solving process we use in daily life. Whether we have taken an algebra course, or not, we use the concept every day. Join Matt Stephenson as he applies algebra to everyday life. Students will solve several real-world problems with Matt's guidance and discuss the thought processes used.  

All ages are welcome to both sessions.

Your students can build winter decorations together with Karen and alongside other schools.  Teacher can take pictures of the students’ finished decorations and we will put them on our website for students to see.  Karen will demonstrate how to make the decorations and show the students actual finished products, but students will be encouraged be creative and put their own twist on the decorations they make.

 		  
     
Community Helpers Life Lessons with Dr. Seuss: The Sneetches Solar System Series
Many people working in the community help our families stay safe and healthy. They have jobs that make our neighborhood a better place. Your students will learn about Firefighters, Policemen and women and Veterinarians to start. How do they each help our community? What is it like to have these jobs? What qualities are important to be successful in these jobs? Students will learn through songs, pictures, question/answers, and more.

What can we learn from this community of Sneetches that lived on the beaches? We will meet this group who got so caught up in outward appearance, that they missed out on some wonderful friendships. We will also meet the now rich Mr. McBean who helped them see the light, well kind of….

 How hot IS the sun? Where is it located in relationship to the Earth? How is it different from a planet? How does it affect other planets besides the Earth? What other questions might you have about the sun? The sun keeps us warm, helps plants grow, is a part of the water cycle, and is a vital part of life on Earth. Join Space Educator, Lisa Brown, to find out the answers to these questions and more.