Hawks in the Homeroom…

Our programming is designed to be integrated into your existing curriculum & meet the Michigan science standard(s) for your grade. 

Each learning unit adheres to a 3-step method for maximum immersion & content retention

• Step 1: Pre-program foundation worksheet or activity

  • This worksheet/activity introduces the custom theme of your unit & provides a base-knowledge of the content delivered in our live presentation. For example:

    • Interdependent Relationships: What do raptors eat? Where do raptors live & why? How do raptor’s change their environment for survival?

    • Adaptations Lab: Identify and explore specific raptor physiological adaptations that enable them to be successful predators. Compare grip strength between species (and yourself!), develop correlations between grip strength, prey type, and hunting strategy.

    • Explore the interdependent relationships & diversity of life in a different habitats. How might different natural and/or human influenced changes to that habitat affect raptors?

• Step 2: Live Raptor Presentation! 

  • Our live in-person presentations include 1 or more of our Raptor Ambassadors who help us communicate the theme of your unit. This also provides students the opportunity to get far closer to our ambassador(s) than otherwise possible. 

  • Our live program consists of a 40 minute presentation & an additional 15-20 minutes for Q&A

• Step 3: Post-program immersion worksheet or activity

  • This worksheet/activity delves deeper into the detail & connections of your unit, as well as solidifies the information covered in steps 1 & 2 for maximum retention.

• $300 Donation + mileage outside Grand Traverse County

ADD-On Options

• Artifact Box: Supplement your student’s learning experience with our curated artifacts.  We hold special permits from the U.S.F.&W. & Michigan D.N.R. & can loan your classroom a selection of our taxidermied raptor wing(s), feet, and feather collection for kinesthetic exploration before the live raptor presentation. 

  • $25 Donation + delivery or shipping costs

• Owl Pellets 

  • $5 Donation/pellet kit (based on availability).

Contact us directly at 231-994-3908 on how we can customize to the needs of your unique learning unit.