Hands-on Workshops

Owl Pellets (2nd to 5th) : An exciting and intriguing workshop where students extract actual animal bones from owl "leftovers." Skeletal remains are reassembled into a take-home piece of forensic art (30-45 minutes)

Down to the Bone (2nd to 5th) : Students examine a variety of skeletal specimens up close and are challenged to determine the source, function, etc. of each. (20 minutes)

Microscope Station (2nd to 5th) : Students get a chance to learn the basics of using a microscope and are given the task of analyzing and classifying different specimens. (15 minutes)



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Program Requirements

One 5 to 6 foot table set up for each 5 to 6 students. An additional 5 to 6 foot table will be needed for the instructor. Access to a sink is required. 30 minutes of setup time will be needed. Parking with adjacent access to workshop areas is highly appreciated!

Material Fees

Please note that this workshop has a $1.85 materials fee per student in addition to standard program fees.