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SciWorks Science Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County
Winston-Salem, NC (http://www.sciworks.org/)
Resource summary
- Appropriate grades: 3–8
- Subjects: healthful living (physical health/disease prevention), science (astronomy, biology and life science, geology, physics and physical science, technology & innovation)
- Provider: SciWorks
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- The case of the disappearing pitcher plants This lesson addresses the cause and effect relationship between human interaction and a North Carolina endangered plant species. A role-playing scenario allows students to view the situation from a variety of positions and to collectively arrive at a solution to the problem.
- The Big, Bad, Red Wolf: Fact and Fantasy This lesson will explore the myths and legends surrounding wolves. We will also investigate factual information about the endangered red wolf.
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- Exploring the solar system The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to earth's moon and the eight other planets in our solar system. Students will learn about the geology, composition and orbits of other planets by planning a trip to another planet.
- Red Wolves of Alligator River This site offers many articles and other resources for those wishing to learn more about Canis rufus
- NASA's Planetary Photojournal Explore the solar system, the universe and more through images taken by exploration spacecraft and the space shuttle crew.
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This fifteen-acre Environmental Park includes a demonstration farmyard with a variety of domestic livestock, as well as natural habitat exhibits of native wild animals. Students can learn about carnivorous plants at the bog garden and about culinary and medicinal herbs at the herb garden. Indoor exhibits show the biological and geological diversity of North Carolina, provide interactive physical science activities, and explain the physics of music.
The TechWorks exhibit highlights technological innovations made in the Winston-Salem area, from pharmaceuticals to fiber optics. HealthWorks is another interactive experience that fosters a greater understanding of the human body, as well as the role of technology in medicine. The planetarium offers shows for various age groups.
For park hours and admission fees see http://www.sciworks.org/hours _admission.htm.