Elementary (K-5) Classroom Programs

Below is a sample of our K-5 classroom programs. Many of our programs can also be taught outside at your school, or as a field trip to Willow Bend! If you are thinking about booking a program or want to request a custom lesson not listed here, please see our FAQ.

Plant and Animal programs:

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Incredible Insects
Incredible Insects

Discover what makes insects so unique and important to our ecosystem!

Animal Adaptations
Animal Adaptations

Get hands on with animal specimens to discover how animals native to Northern Arizona have adapted to thrive in their unique environments!

Earth Sciences:

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Erupting Earth!
Erupting Earth!

Discover the different types of volcanic activity that created the 600+ volcanoes right here in Northern Arizona!

Fire Ecology
Fire Ecology

Explore the historical significance of fire in Northern Arizona, and how different types of fire can be healthy or unhealthy for our forests.

Rock Talk
Rock Talk

Explore sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock, how they interact in the rock cycle, and what it all means for us in our intro to geology program.

Sustainability:

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Sail Cars
Sail Cars

Harness the power of the wind to see how far your car can go!

Fully funded programs:

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Introduction to Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Introduction to Climate Change and Renewable Energy

A three-part program for grades 5–12 that builds climate literacy and introduces renewable energy through engaging lessons, real-world science, and hands-on activities.

Waste Reduction Strategies
Waste Reduction Strategies

A free educational program for grades 4–12 that teaches students how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink waste through interactive lessons.

Recycling Rules
Recycling Rules

From paper to plastic, everything we use comes from the Earth. That’s why the best way to help the planet isn’t just recycling—it’s reducing and reusing first!

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