Grades 1-5: BATS: Live on the BIG Screen

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Texas Wildlife Association presents BATS: Live on the BIG Screen Grades 1-5 $70 per site Thursday, March 3 9:00-9:50 CST 10:30-11:20 CST 12:45-1:35 CST 2:00-2:50 CST This interactive presentation allows students the opportunity to investigate the relationship between the anatomy and the ecology, including the dietary habits, of different species of bats. An experience you will not want to miss. LIVE bats take part in this program! Look at their transparent wings, learn how a free-tailed bat gets its name, and watch them munch down on mealworms! Urban Animal Encounters: Skunks and Armadillos! Grades 1-5 $70 per site Thursday, March 10 9:00-9:50 CST 10:30-11:20 CST 12:45-1:35 CST 2:00-2:50 CST Meet the nine-banded armadillo and the striped skunk. Although their natural defense behaviors are beneficial to them in the wild, these same behaviors do not fare well with their urban cohabitants. Most people cannot help but turn up their noses when they think about these two animals, but after our class, we hope your feelings change. Join us as we clear up some common untruths and add clarity to their adaptations with the help of Dug and Segonku, our friendly guest stars!
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Grades 4-12: Living History with Allen Mondell

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Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza presents Living History with Allen Mondell, Former Peace Corps Volunteer Grades 4-12 Friday, March 11 11:30-12:15 CST $100 per site Allen Mondell in Magburaka, Sierra Leone. Courtesy Allen Mondell Allen Mondell decided to join the Peace Corps immediately after President Kennedy announced the launch of the program in 1961. He was working as a member of the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone at the time of the assassination. Years later he teamed with his wife Cynthia Mondell to write, produce and direct the documentary films seen in the permanent exhibition at The Sixth Floor Museum. This program marks the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's establishment of the Peace Corps. This program is view only. However, students will be encouraged to submit their own questions for Mr. Mondell in advance. A small selection of the best questions will be asked during the Q&A session at the end of the presentation!