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Field Trip Planning

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

- Riverbanks on the Road Coming Soon -
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is going to bring zoo-style fun and conservation education to your door. We are currently asking teachers, students, and other educators how to make the program of their dreams! If you would like to contribute or receive updates about Riverbanks outreach programs, please email the Coordinator of Outreach.

ACTIVITY PACKETS:
Select and download* the appropriate grade level from the following: (*requires Acrobat Reader)
Levels: Preschool | Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5
Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | High School | Botanical Garden Challenge
All activities are written in accordance with SC state education standard for science.
Check back often as materials are being added constantly!
CUSTOMIZED TEACHER WORKSHOPS:
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.
For more information, call 803.779.8717x1400 or email astewart@riverbanks.org.
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, while arming them with innovative methods to enhance science instruction. The Safari will focus on animal adaptations for survival. Please eat dinner before you arrive.
Who:  Teachers and student teachers across the Midlands (30 maximum)
When:  Friday, April 4, 2008 from 6:30pm – 9:00am
Where:  Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
How:  Call the Education Department to register at 803.779.8717x1140, print and mail-in the downloadable* registration form, or email astewart@riverbanks.org.
(*requires Acrobat Reader)
Cost:  $38 per participant, includes a cool glow-in-the-dark T-shirt with the slogan
“I Survived the Night at Riverbanks”
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