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RE: reptile demonstration at elementary school..help needed

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Posted by: mistertoad at Sat Sep 11 16:57:09 2004  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by mistertoad ]  
   

That is a great project. As an undergraduate, I was a member of a herpetological society (http://www.rso.cornell.edu/chs/) and we frequently did educational herp programs at elementary schools. Here's a couple things that are worth keeping in mind while doing herp programs:

You'll make a longer lasting impression on young students if you involve them directly in the program. They may drift off if you just spend 40 minutes lecturing them about herps, but they can be incredibly excited if you ask them questions. Ask them about what herps they see in their yard, if any of them have pet herps, what their favorite herps are, what the coolest fact is about herps.

Remember that some people have deep phobias about herps. Respect the fact that they are uncomfortable about herps, and don't make them handle or touch the animals.

Excited children can make fast, unpredictable movements. Keep a close eye on them while they touch or hold the herps, and don't ever let them handle a herp without direct supervision.

Make sure they wash their hands.

I hope this is helpful.

All the best,

Mike
Mister Toad


   

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