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Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Cretaceous Period: Life and Extinction - Field Trip
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During School Day
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description
What can fossils and geological evidence tell us about Earth during the Cretaceous period? This program utilizes paleontology conducted by the Perot Museum in Alaska and local fossils of dinosaurs and other life collected around Dallas-Fort Worth to reveal the ancient world. Through an experiment, students will investigate the possible cause of the terminal Cretaceous extinction. Self-Guided Permanent Exhibit Halls are included with education program bookings. For a more detailed description of exhibit hallways please read “Exhibits Only” listing or check out our website http://www.perotmuseum.org/

Students Will
  • Analyse and evaluate a variety of fossils
  • Investigate the possible cause of the Cretaceous extinction
  • Learn about adaptive radiation of species after extinction events

Details
Dates: Monday - Friday
Times: 10, 12, 2
Duration: 90 minutes for program. Exhibits Self-Paced.
School Fee: $18.00 each student. One required Teacher/Chaperone free with every 7 students. Additional adults (over the 1:7 ratio) $6.00 each for exhibits only.
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 30
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Various exhibit spaces may be closed due to programming and maintenance.
Other Information: Address and Bus Parking: Perot Museum physical address: 2201 North Field Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 (in Victory Park). Please refer to your field trip confirmation materials for important details. Bus Parking is free. Leave lunches on your bus. Single-car parking is available for a fee.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call Reservations at 214-428-5555 and press 8 or email [email protected] Financial Aid: http://www.perotmuseum.org/events-and-programs/school-programs/educator-resources/financial-aid-form.html
Deadline: Please contact reservations at least 3 weeks before your requested date.
Cancellation Policy: The Perot Museum is pleased to offer Financial Aid to schools who apply and qualify. By applying for this program your fees for digital (synchronous or asynchronous) programs, field trip exhibit visits/programs, and on your campus programs could be reduced or eliminated. Financial Aid: http://www.perotmuseum.org/events-and-programs/school-programs/educator-resources/financial-aid-form.html 2020-2021 Payment, Refund and Cancellation Policy: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science- Field Trips and On Your Campus Experiences -A nonrefundable deposit is due within 10 days of booking.Your remaining balance is due 3 weeks before your scheduled visit date. -If you choose to reschedule your program you must contact the reservations department at least 3 weeks before your scheduled visit in order for your deposit/payment to be applied to your new visit date. -Your reservation may be cancelled if your deposit/payment is not received by the due date. -Refunds will only be made in the event of Museum closure, power failures and school closings. NO OTHER REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
After School Policy: The Perot Museum is pleased to offer Financial Aid to schools who apply and qualify. By applying for this program your fees for digital (synchronous or asynchronous) programs, field trip exhibit visits/programs, and on your campus programs could be reduced or eliminated. Financial Aid: http://www.perotmuseum.org/events-and-programs/school-programs/educator-resources/financial-aid-form.html 2020-2021 Payment, Refund and Cancellation Policy: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science- Field Trips and On Your Campus Experiences -A nonrefundable deposit is due within 10 days of booking.Your remaining balance is due 3 weeks before your scheduled visit date. -If you choose to reschedule your program you must contact the reservations department at least 3 weeks before your scheduled visit in order for your deposit/payment to be applied to your new visit date. -Your reservation may be cancelled if your deposit/payment is not received by the due date. -Refunds will only be made in the event of Museum closure, power failures and school closings. NO OTHER REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED

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