Chicago Wilderness
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of more than 180 organizations belonging to the Chicago Wilderness consortium. Members of the consortium have collaborated on more than 240 projects in the areas of science, natural resources management, sustainability, education and communication. All members have pledged a commitment to the protection, restoration and management of the Chicago region's natural resources.
For more information about Chicago Wilderness, please visit www.chicagowilderness.org.
Celebra la Ciencia
Self Reliance Foundation created Celebra la Ciencia (Celebrate Science) to increase Hispanic family participation in science and health education programs. Celebra la Ciencia establishes working relationships and collaborations between local museums, community organizations, businesses, schools, colleges and universities, and the media. Together, these groups provide access to informal science activities through hands-on family science events and demonstrations at local festivals while also providing information about career opportunities in science, technology and biomedical research. In 2006, Lincoln Park Zoo hosted the “Our Future: Latino Youth Recognition Event” honoring Latino middle-school student accomplishments at the 56th Annual Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair.
For more information about Celebra la Ciencia, please visit www.celebralaciencia.org.
Science Chicago
More than 100 public and private institutions have come together to present Science Chicago, the world¹s largest science celebration. Designed to awaken the inner scientist in each and every one of us, thousands of dynamic and interactive activities will provide hands-on learning, spur thoughtful debate, enhance classroom learning and build enthusiasm for the pursuit of cutting-edge science while establishing the critical value of science and math education.
For more information, visit www.sciencechicago.com
Animal Giants: The Megafauna
For kindergarten–twelfth-grade teachers
Fee-based program
Credits available; see below for details
Join the staffs from three of your favorite field-trip destinations for an exploration of “bigness.” How do some of the planet’s largest animals make their way in the world? What are the advantages of being big? What hurdles must be overcome to succeed as a biggie? We begin on Saturday, July 11 at Lincoln Park Zoo, with an introduction to animal size as well as a look at big cats. Then a chartered bus will take us to and from Shedd Aquarium, where we’ll explore big invertebrates and marine mammals.
On Sunday, July 12 at Brookfield Zoo we will visit the big hoofed animals and pachyderms for the grand finale. Illinois Science Goals 11A+B (inquiry and technological design) and 12A+B (function, adaptation, change, interaction with environment) are highlighted. Participant lesson-plan assignment will also include adaptation of field-trip lessons for special needs and literacy skill development. Participants must attend both Saturday and Sunday sessions.
Program fee: $140 includes parking, bus transportation and program materials
Dates/times: Saturday, July 11, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Lincoln Park Zoo and Shedd Aquarium) AND Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Brookfield Zoo)
Select one of the credit options below:
- One semester hour of CPS lane placement credit (no charge)
- One semester hour of education graduate credit via Aurora University—$100
- One semester hour of education graduate credit via National-Louis University—$126
- One semester hour of science graduate credit via Benedictine University—$115
Registrants must send a nonrefundable registration fee of $25 (to be applied toward the program fee) along with printed name and e-mail address to:
Education Programs
Attn. GIANT ANIMALS
Lincoln Park Zoo
P.O. Box 14903
Chicago, IL 60614
A confirmation letter with directions will be sent from Lincoln Park Zoo. CPS teachers must also register on PD Central. Please contact Susan Teller-Marshall at 312-742-2070 or steller-marshall@lpzoo.org with questions.