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• Jun. 2, 2006 - Knoxville Zoo Fall Homeschooling Classes

The Knoxville Zoo has HOMESCHOOL TUESDAYS each week:
FALL 2006:
August 2006 - ZOOLOGY
August 1: Animal Adaptations ˆ learn about general animal adaptations and their importance.
August 8: Those Without Bones ˆ an in-depth look at the largest animal family: invertebrates.
August 15: Slimy and Slithery ˆ everyone‚s favorite types of animals: reptiles and amphibians.
August 22: Feathered Friends ˆ join us as we celebrate our winged friends, even the ones that can't fly!
August 29: Warm and Fuzzy ˆ learn more about the smallest, but most well known group of animals: mammals.

September 2006 - GEOLOGY
September 5: The Basics ˆ learn about why we study the Earth and how much it ROCKS!
September 12: Where Does The Water Go? ˆ focus on watersheds, the water cycle, and pollution.
September 19: Volcanoes and Earthquakes ˆ learn about the interesting natural phenomena that keep the Earth in shape.
September 26: Resources Worth Saving ˆ learn about natural resources and which ones are renewable.

October 2006 - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
October 3: Bones and Muscles ˆ focus on the skeletal and musculatory system.
October 10: Who‚s Got The Nerves ˆ focus on the nervous system and its overlooked importance.
October 17: Heart and Soul, and Lungs ˆ learn about the organs that are always working behind the scenes.
October 24: How Do We Eat? ˆ everyone's favorite: digestive system!
October 31: Disease Defenses ˆ learn about the immune system, and how the body defends itself from attacks!

November 2006 - METEROLOGY
November 7: Where It Begins ˆ learn about the history and basics of weather.
November 14: Weird Weather ˆ focus on the strange and unusual natural phenomena important to Tennessee.
November 21: Keeping Warm ˆ learn about the parts of the world that don‚t have to experience the change in seasons!
November 28: Winter Fun! ˆ it's that time of the year, learn about both the fun and unique sides of our chilly season!

Pricing:
Zoo Non-Members: Adults (ages 12-up): $10 per person (includes Zoo admission)
Children (ages 3-11): $8 per person (includes Zoo admission)
Zoo Members (about $150 a year for family): $2 per person!
Prices are subject to change without notice. For more information call 865.637.5331 x331 or email us at cfifer@knoxville-zoo.org.
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