Grades: 1–3
Title: Learn to Speak Dog (and Cat)!
Date: Monday, February 15, 2021
Times: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Description: For the animal body language and safety workshop, we'll have the kids look at images of animals presenting different body language and have a discussion about what the animals are "saying." After they have gotten some of that information, we will walk through the adoption area of Milwaukee Campus and see some animals available for adoption and, using the information learned, see if we can tell how the animals are feeling based on their body language.
Grades: 4–6
Title: So, You Want to Work with Animals?
Date: Monday, February 15, 2021
Times: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Description: For the animals careers workshop, we will guide the kids through the many careers that people have in the field of animal welfare, including veterinarians, animal care technicians, adoption counselors, animal behavior specialists, trainers, and a few administrative roles. With the various careers, we'll do an activity to "step into the shoes" of someone who has the job.
Grades: 1–2
Title: Animals in Winter
Date: Monday, February 15, 2021
Times: 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Description: As humans, we have a lot of different strategies to survive the winter, but what do animals do? Learn about all the amazing ways animals have learned to deal with the cold months.
Grades: 3–4
Title: Super Soil Science
Date: Monday, February 15, 2021
Times: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Description: What is soil? Why does it matter? What is matter? Let's dig into a little soil science while learning about the cycle of matter and how we're part of it too!
Grades: 5–6
Title: Science of Weather
Date: Monday, February 15, 2021
Times: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Description: Plan to dance in the rain or sunshine, because we'll be going through the many unexpected weather changes of Wisconsin and learning how to expect them. Discover what makes weather happen!