What is Science and Wildlife Rehabilitation?
Think Wild

 

Grade:  K-12th
Length:  1 hour
Location:  Think Wild campus or your school
Cost:  $100-200, depending on class size; Scholarships are available
NGSS Standards: ESS3, ETS1
Learn more and sign-up here:  https://www.thinkwildco.org/support-us/education-programs/elementary-school-education-programs/

 

Activity Options (K-5th Grades)

  • Explore Animal Enrichment – Learn about wild animal instincts and exercise while in captivity and create enrichment for a patient or a pet 
  • Rehabilitator For a Day – Brainstorm how to treat a wildlife “patients” and identify causes of injury 
  • Window Strike Prevention – Discover types of human/wildlife conflict and create window decals to prevent avian window strikes 
  • Make Your Own Bird Feeder – Explore how to responsibly offer and place bird feeders, and make an all-natural bird feeder to take home 
  • All About Science & Science Experiments – Learn the processes scientists use to discover new knowledge and put them into practice by conducting experiments 
  • Q & A with Think Wild Wildlife Scientists* – Discover careers in wildlife biology by learning from Think Wild staff and wildlife professionals 

 

Activity Options (6th-12th Grades)

  • Tools in Science – Explore tools and instruments used by wildlife scientists in various fields. Examples include binoculars, field guides, microscopes, etc.
  • Q & A with Think Wild Wildlife Scientists* – Discover careers in wildlife biology by learning from Think Wild staff and wildlife professionals
  • Intro to Careers in Wildlife Conservation – Learn about diverse career paths in wildlife biology and conservation from Think Wild staff
  • Explore Animal Enrichment – Learn about wild animal instincts and exercise while in captivity and create enrichment for a patient or a pet