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Program Flyer: Mega Mammals, Huge Floods and the Ice Age in the Columbia River Gorge
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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum  2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 Honorable Mention |
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| Contact Information |
Steve Thompson steve@gorgediscovery.org 5000 Discovery Drive The Dalles, OR 97058 United States Phone: (541) 296-8600 ext. 209 Fax: (541) 298-8660 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
 based on 3 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Nursing Homes, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 75 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 5 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Gifted & Talented, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | This program has the students examining the different ice age theories. Students will also learn about the unique ice age mega mammals. Students will be introduced to the theories of why the mega mammals became extinction. Students will also learn about giant ice age Missoula floods which changed the landscape of the Columbia River Gorge forever. The program will use student inquiry, slides, and props. | |
| Program Format |
1. Students will discuss what an ice age is. 2. Students will learn about theories. 3. Student will develop their theories of why are there ice age. 4. The most accepted theories will be examined. 5. Students will define what a mega mammals is. 6. Student will be shown examples of mega mammals that existed during the ice . 7. Students will generate theories as to why the mega mammals became extinct. 8. Student will learn about the Ice Age floods on the Columbia River and be shown pictures and artifacts from the Ice Age floods on the Columbia River. |
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| Objectives |
The students will: 1. Be able to define ice age and recite at least one theory about the Ice Age. 2. Will learn about mega mammals and the theories as to why they became extinct. 3. Will be able to tell about the causes and effects of the Ice Age floods on the Columbia River. |
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| National/Common Core Standards to which this program aligns |
Understanding of scientific concepts. Populations and ecosystems ecosystems Interdependence of organisms Diversity and adaptations of organisms Matter, energy, and organization in living systems Behavior of organisms motion of objects Life cycles of organisms Change, constancy, and measurement Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism Organisms and environments Evolution and equilibrium Properties of earth materials Abilities of technological design Personal health Science as a human endeavor Objects in the sky Understandings about science and technology Characteristics and changes in populations Changes in earth and sky Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans Types of resources Changes in environments Science and technology in local challenges |
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| Program Length | 50 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Program Cost |
Multipoint Cost: $100.00 By Request Cost: $100.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes | During our busy season (April, May, and June) our fee for this program is $125. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | Recording is permitted with prior approval from content provider. | |
| Program Delivery Mode(s) |
Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...) |
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