Rainforest Van Classroom Visit
Classroom Application/Core Curriculum
Developed specifically for 2nd grade, this FREE 55-minute (per class) outreach program creates an engaging experience as students learn about animals native to rainforests around the world. Students will explore the different layers of the rainforest and the roles each animal plays in their habitat using observation skills, physical activities, and inquiry-based learning. Students also discuss their roles in these ecosystems and discover how their actions can help these vital ecosystems.
2nd Grade Science Standard 4
Strand 2.2: LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS
Student experience may include an opportunity to interact with one of the following Animal Ambassadors:
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
- Giant Cave Roach
- White’s Tree Frog
- Rainbow Boa Constrictor
- Ball Python
- Blue Tongued Skink
- Crested Gecko
- Giant African Millipede
Program Requirements:
- This program is offered to 2nd grade classes at public and charter schools within a 90-minute drive from Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.
- Per presentation, we can accommodate up to 40 students. Multiple presentations can be done at your school depending on the number of students.
Room Requirements:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free of class pets (fish permitted)
- An adult school representative must be present in the space at all times.
- Busy hallways or places with through traffic are not conducive to this program.
School visits are on a rotational schedule, individual schools will be contacted when it’s their year to be visited by the Aquarium.