Lions, tigers, and bears.... oh my!

Face to Face with Science!

What a wonderful place to experience wildlife and nature up-close:  Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

In this one park, you can:

• experience an African safari
• observe animals
• learn from on-site animal researchers
• see how conservation works
• learn the names of plant life, animals, and insects found in the park
• hear nature sounds
• and much more!

Bring your science classes to life!





When you prepare for your trip, have your children bring a journal with them.  Have them record what they see, sketch or take a picture to add later, and write their reaction.  This will give them a great resource for the future and a memory to treasure!

**This came into my email very timely -
If you have google earth installed visit:
http://sites.concept3d.com/dwcf/widget/v2.0/# 
Very cool way to see how Disney is involved with conservation!

Hidden Mickeys

One of our favorite things to do when we visit the parks a Disney park or cruise ship is to look for "Hidden Mickeys".  These are basically anything that looks like the shape of Mickey's head.  You can make a family game out of locating them.

As a learning opportunity, you could create a list as you find them, take photos, and then have your kids create a spreadsheet or other documentation of them when you return home.

You can find Hidden Mickeys in the carpet, wallpaper, signs, decorations, clusters of objects placed in such a way they make Mickey's head, etc.  For example, look at the arrangement of mirrors in one of the bathrooms on the new Disney Dream cruise ship, as well as the walls and carpet in the hallway. 

Happy Hidden Mickey Hunting!!!!