for Educators

Life Cycles of Reptiles & Amphibians

Grades 1-4 | Herpetology Heroes hang onto your hats! We’re diving into the study of everything slimy and scaly. Be prepared for a mess as we discover more about the Circle of Life.

  • Museum & Science Center
  • Inquiry Room Investigation
  • 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
  • Life Science
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Herpetology Heroes hang onto your hats! We’re diving into the study of everything slimy and scaly. Be prepared for a mess as we discover more about the circle of life.

Get to know the wondrous world of all things amphibious and reptilian! Learn about habitat, adaptations, and life cycles on this wild ride through Life Science. Observe and differentiate the adaptations of snakes, turtles & tortoises, frogs & toads, and the occasional gecko! Get ready for everything slippery and slimy, and dive into herpetology!

Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.

2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.

3-LS4-2. Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing.

3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.

How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Guest Services
  • Phone: 585.697.1942
  • Email: gr****************@**sc.org

When Is It?

  • Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Start Date: 09/15/2026
  • End Date: 06/26/2027
  • Program Length: 50 min.
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 15
  • Maximum Attendance: 25

How Much Does It Cost?

  • In Person: $10/student to visit, plus $6/student for hands-on program.

    All teachers and school personnel are free.

    All non-school adult chaperones are $10/person at each location. We recommend a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students.

    RMSC adult members are free

    EBT card holders qualify for the Museums for All discount for Museum & Science Center field trips. $3/adult card holder
  • Minimum Student Charge: 15 students for in-person program