G2K BHM PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Session One: Vulcan Park and Museum Session Two: McWane Science Center
  • Welcome Students
  • Information session for parents
  • Docent tour
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Access to all areas of the McWane Science Center
  • Engineering Challenge hands on activity
  • Einstein's Universe hands activity

Session Three: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Session Four: Ruffner Mountain
  • Guided Tour with introductory film
  • Presentation of Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham
  • Tour of facility
  • Presentation of Ruffner Mountain's history and future
  • Low to Medium-intensity hike along Ruffner Mountain's trails

Session Five: Birmingham Zoo
  • Wild Life Show Presentation
  • Behind the scenes/Meet the Keepers
  • Docent tour
  • Introduction to teen volunteer program
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Presentation of Certificate for Completion of Program