Format
1. This program will begin with a short introduction familiarizing the audience with the location and mission of the Alaska Zoo.
2. Introduction to Alaska Zoo elf/elves, virtual classroom etiquette, and special guest, Santa!
3. Santa will introduce you to the reindeer and give them enrichment.
4. Santa will discuss how the zoo elves take care of some of his reindeer friends.
5. Alaska Zoo expert elves will talk about the similarities and difference between reindeer and caribou in Alaska utilizing biofacts and photos.
6. Santa, zoo elf and participants activity!
7. Time allowed for questions and answers with Santa and zoo elf/elves.
Objectives
Through this program participants should be able to:
*Give the difference between a caribou and a reindeer.
*Identify characteristics of this deer family member.
*Develop an understanding of wild caribou behavior.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Common Core;
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.B
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.C.6
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.B.3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.C
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.A.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.A
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.A.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.B
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.D
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.E
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.F
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.J
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.B
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.1
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.B
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.A
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.C
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.B.3
National:
K-LS1-1
K-ESS3-1
K-ESS3-3
1-LS1-1.A
1-LS1-2
LS1.A
LS1.B
LS1.D
1-LS3-1
LS3.A
LS3.B
K-2-ETS1-3
1-ESS1-1
1-ESS1.B
1-ESS1-2
A full list of content standards is included in your program materials and depends on what grade-level packet you choose.
State Standards
State Standards Met:
Alaska Content and Performance Standards
Science
Inquiry
Evidence
Physical Science
Communication
Life Science
A full list of content standards is included in your program materials and depends on what grade-level packet you choose.