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Winter Wonderland Program Descriptions
Animals in Winter for Young Children (Prek-2)
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
In the winter, some animals migrate, some hibernate and some stay put. Learn more about what animals do to survive the winter with Becky Pound, Museum School Early Childhood Specialist. Your students will meet live animals and specimens as they learn about important life science concepts such as camouflage and adaptations.
The Snow Show (K-4)
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Is it really true that no two snowflakes are alike? Students investigate the math and science of the individual snowflakes while viewing and discussing how American artists have depicted the beauty and wonder of snow and ice. Students also learn to create delicate six-pointed snowflakes.
Hibernate, Migrate, or Hunker Down (1-5)
Texas Wildlife Association
Ever wonder how wild Texas animals survive the winter? Join us as we take a look at the various ways different animals make it through the winter months. Do they stay in Texas, how do they keep warm, what do they eat, and what bodily changes occur? We will discuss how Texas mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds use adaptations to survive.
A White-Tailed Christmas (K-5)
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
Winter is the time of the year when most mammals change their daily routine to adapt to the cold weather conditions surrounding them. Join the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge in exploring how the smallest member of the deer family modifies its diet, physical appearance and behavior to survive the change of season. Observe the adaptations that White-tailed Deer have for them to enjoy a "White Christmas".
Cool Cowhands (K-5)
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
Look at how cowhands of the West cope with the cool breeze of winter through some of the artwork of the National Cowgirl Museum's honorees. Then with a few strokes of the pencil, create your own artful winter wonderland of the West.
Cultural Traditions Series: Las Posadas (1-5)
Institute of Texan Cultures
Help your students gain respect and understanding for another culture by learning about their winter celebration. A wonderful Mexican Christmas tradition, las posadas literally translates in English as "the inns" or "the lodgings" and symbolizes the Biblical journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. The nine-day celebration lasts from December 16 to Christmas Eve (Noche Buena or "Holy Night").
A Yeehaw! Christmas (Prek-3)
The Grace Museum
Ya’ll come and have fun as we read “The Texas Night Before Christmas” by James Rice. Get a heaping taste of Texas culture from days gone by, then get up and learn the Texas Two Step! This will be a hoe down you won’t want to miss.
Winter of 1845: Road to Statehood (4-5)
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
On a cold December day in 1845, the Republic of Texas became the twenty-eighth state of the United States of America. Take a trip back in time with Dr. Source and discover what your life would have been like during the winter of 1845.
History of the Christmas Card (2-5)
Old Jail Art Center
See the first Christmas card sent in 1843 and talk about how the tradition has grown. Students will make a Christmas card, with the same message as the very first card, and decorate it. |
