Sylvan Park Bird Sanctuary

Explore the function of differing shapes of beaks then join Tim in a rare behind the scenes experience in the nesting and breeding center of Sylvan Heights Bird Park.

8.L.4.2 Explain the relationship between genetic variation and an organism’s ability to adapt to its environment.

NOAA

How do they know when conditions are right to issue severe weather warnings? Join Riley to learn more about the climate in North Carolina as she launches a weather balloon a NOAA.

ESS.7.1.3 Analyze and interpret data to explain the relationship between the movement of air masses, high and low pressure systems, frontal boundaries and weather conditions that may result.

ESS.7.1.4 Use models to predict weather conditions based on observations (including clouds, air masses, fronts), measurements (wind speed and direction, air
temperature, humidity and air pressure), weather maps, satellites and radar.

Marine Quest

What is that stuff growing on docks in the waterway? Riley scrapes phytoplankton off the dock at Marine Quest to study it more closely and discovers how beneficial biodiversity is to the ecosystem.

EX.8.L.2 Explain the interdependence of living organisms in the environment.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Is it magic or is it science? J.T. learns how” science magic” can provide some fun magic tricks at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

6.P.3.3 Explain the suitability of materials for use in technological design based on a response to heat (to include conduction, expansion, and contraction) and electrical energy (conductors and insulators). EX.8.P.2.1 Identify forms of energy, such as light, heat, electrical, and energy of motion.

EX.8.P.2.2 Describe the results of applying electrical energy (turn on lights, make motors run); heat energy (burn wood, change temperature); and energy of motion (go faster, change direction).

Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

Today we join Riley at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center to learn about sea turtle nesting and we’ll meet some of the patients going through rehabiltation.

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