Field Trip Planning
Riverbanks On the Road
Riverbanks Zoo brings education and animals to you!
Our new outreach program offers teachers a way to bring nature and life science alive in the classroom.
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Each year, over 100,000 school children make a visit to Riverbanks. Our Field Trip Planning page is a collection of activities, information, and suggestions for making your field trip both exciting and educational.
Activity Packets | Customized Teacher Workshops
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Select and download* the appropriate grade level from the following: (*requires Acrobat Reader)All activities are written in accordance with SC state education standard for science.
Check back often as materials are being added constantly!
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Teacher workshops are a great way to enhance classroom lessons with Riverbanks resources. Each hands-on workshop will arm you with effective methods of active science instruction, both at the Zoo and in your home classroom. Experience using the Zoo as an educational resource through customized training designed to meet your specific needs.
Days, times and lengths of workshops are arranged to fit with your teaching schedule. Workshops are a half day (up to 3 hours) and can be arranged any afternoon, Monday - Friday.
Fee: Material fees are $15 per person or $150 per workshop.
Group Size: Minimum number of participants per session is 15; maximum is 30.
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| Come Join Us for the Time of Your Life at our Teacher Safari!! |
Teacher Safari is an exciting overnight program that allows teachers to experience the wonder of spending the night at the Zoo. Teachers will also preview Zoo programs available for school groups. Join us for hands-on activities, updated activity packets for Zoo classes, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and a WILD time! Please eat dinner before you arrive.
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Teachers, student teachers and their families (ages 6 and up - 50 maximum) |
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Friday, May 8, from 7:00pm – 9:00am |
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden |
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Call the Education Department to register at 803.779.8717x1113, print and mail-in the downloadable* registration form, register online, or email rreeves@riverbanks.org.
(*requires Acrobat Reader) |
| Cost: |
$42 per participant (Glow-in-the-Dark “I Survived the Night at Riverbanks Zoo” T-shirts available for $12) |
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