Eco-Kits

Eco-Kit Descriptions

Worm Wonders - By observing and handling live earthworms students will learn worm structure, behavior, life cycles, and how worms compost waste into topsoil, a process called vermiculture.  From simple worm experiments to detailed dissection (4^th – 6^th), learn the secrets of soil “recyclers.”

Native Birds - Learn about the characteristics and habits of birds from North Texas.  This Eco-Kit includes nine real bird’s nests from the local area, a variety of eggs, feathers to inspect, and full color photos of the nests’ inhabitants.

Wild Side of the City - Discover where and how animals live in our urban environment.  Students will learn about the behaviors, adaptations, habitat requirements, and characteristics of urban wildlife.

Universal Knowledge - Learn about the planets in the solar system and their relation to the sun and to each other through a variety of hands-on activities. Students will also learn the phases of the moon and the difference between a lunar month and a calendar month.

Wetlands and Wildlife - Students will learn the formal definition of “wetland,” but also why swamps, bogs and marshes are habitats we must protect. Filtration and percolation activities emphasize wetland components and functions.

Nocturnal Animals - Explore nature’s night life.  Discover the adaptations animals develop for nocturnal living.  Students will explore the varied senses used by nocturnal animals and insects to live, hunt, and defend themselves.

Introduction to Butterflies - Explore the amazing world of butterflies in your classroom.  Investigate a butterflies five senses through hands-on activities.  Learn about the butterfly life cycle and their natural defenses.   See preserved life cycles of the butterfly from egg to adult.

Inspecta Insecta – Using microscopes and live specimens, students will observe the anatomy, life cycle, senses, and defenses of a variety of insects along with amazing facts of the animal world’s hidden majority.

Earth Rocks - Explore the building blocks of our earth! Students will learn the difference between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. They will also gain an understanding of the factors that affect them including temperature, erosion, and acid rain.

Plants Everywhere - Description Coming Soon

We All Need Trees - Description Coming Soon

Weather Watcher - Description Coming Soon

Recycling - Description Coming Soon

Renewable Energy - Description Coming Soon

Dig Into the Past - Description Coming Soon

• Please allow 55 minutes per presentation.

• Each presentation will need a desk or table area and floor space.

• The RBNC instructor  will arrive with materials 15 minutes prior to the requested time to prepare for the presentation. The classroom teacher should remain in the classroom during the presentation and provide assistance as needed.

• The presentations may be given to any school within a 25-mile radius of Wichita Falls, if outside this radius please call for more information. 940-767-0843

• The cost for an Eco-Kit program is $50.00 per classroom presentation.  Schools outside the radius will be assessed travel costs.

•  All programs can be adapted for any age group.

  Want to know about other programs we offer? Call us at 940-767-0843