Michigan:  Who Lives Here?
Grades 1-3
Explore  the differences between mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in our extensive wildlife collections.  Investigate adaptations, predator-prey relationships - and handle some skeletons and skins while you're at it.  Learn how animals "make a living" in the diversity of habitats found in Michigan!

Length:  1 Hour
Cost:  $5 per person
MCF Content Benchmarks: Science I.1, II.1, III.2, III.5 (PDF)
Complete Tour Description and Learning Objectives (PDF)
Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Activities (PDF)

Michigan Ecology:  A Web of Connections
Grades:  3-8
From food webs to energy pyramids, animals and plants depend on one another for survival - and on us. Learn to navigate the intricate web of Michigan ecosystems, including both native and invasive species.  Hands-on specimens reinforce our ecological message.

Length:  1 Hour
Cost:  $5 per person
MCF Content Benchmarks: Science I.1, II.1, III.2, III.5 (PDF)
Complete Tour Description and Learning Objectives (PDF)
Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Activities (PDF)