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STEM, Community, Wildlife, Geology, Ecology

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Traveling Trunks Classroom Presentations (FREE)

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Traveling Trunks Classroom Presentations (FREE)

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RSVP: Hayley.Noneman@ColoradoSprings.gov

November - May

Tuesday - Friday

9am - 3pm

3rd, 4th, 5th grades

45-minute presentations

Up to 35 students per presentation - Up to 2 presentations per Trunk visit

Hands-on objects, maps, artifacts -- Primary source documents & lesson plans

*Meets 2020 Colorado Academic Standards for Grades 3-6 Science, Social Studies, and Reading, Writing, and Communicating

Available Trunks:

Bones 'n Stones (Archeology - 4th)

Rocks in a Box (Geology - 3rd-5th)

Skins 'n Skulls (Mammals/Biology - 3rd-4th)

What's in Your Watershed? (Water Ecology - 4th-5th)

Get Fired Up! (Wildfire Ecology - 3rd - 6th)

Traveling Trunks Classroom Presentation Program | City of Colorado Springs

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Schedule HERE

UCCS graduate nutrition students will visit your classrooms to lead short, interactive lessons to help students explore food, nutrition, and healthy habits in a fun and age-appropriate way.

These visits are designed to be hands-on, engaging, and connected to students’ everyday experiences. Up to 35 students per presentation.

Possible elementary topics:

Eating the Rainbow

Building a Balanced Plate

Where Food Comes From

Trying New Foods

Healthy Snacks

Hydration

Basic Food Groups

School Meals

How Food Helps Us Learn, Play, and Grow

Activities may include: sorting foods by color or food group, simple taste or smell activities when appropriate, movement-based games, picture-based discussions, or short storytelling activities about food and health.

The goal is to support curiosity and positive connections with food, not to label foods as “good” or “bad.” Presentations can be adapted for different elementary grade levels and classroom needs.

Best availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays, approximately 2:30–4:00 p.m. Other times may be requested but are not guaranteed.

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Space is Limited: Register Today!

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Available Thursdays & Fridays

- Multiple classes or rotating groups

- Dennis is as friendly as a dog. The best place to welcome him is in a grassy, shaded outdoor area.

Kids (and adults) ask as many questions as you want!

To schedule a visit with Dennis, please complete a D11 Classroom Enrichment Request.

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Dynamic and informative, these interactive programs create unforgettable learning experiences.

Click HERE to access the registration form!

🦅Raptor Adaptations & Protections (1st - 5th)

Learn about raptors' unique adaptations & senses. Suitable for groups of 15-45; six-foot table required; 45 minute presentation

⚡The Science of Safety (3rd - 5th)

Supports science standards for electricity, natural gas & energy. Also emphasizes Comprehensive Health Standards of personal safety knowledge and skills. Hands-on activities, class size of 15-60; 50 minute presentation. Requires a table near an electrical outlet and a way to project slides.

🌧️Water Wonders (2nd - 3rd)

Learn about freshwater on earth, water cycle processes, cloud formation, water conservation. This is a 50-minute presentation.

💧Water Watchers (4th - 5th)

Interactive water cycle games, how humans impact water quality, percentages of water on Earth. Visual journey of the 100-mile journey water takes to reach our city. A 55-minute presentation.

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Elementary School Classroom Presentations 2026

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Bring (No Cost) Library Lightning Lessons to Your Classroom

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Bring PPLD to your elementary classroom with a Lightning Lesson! No cost, all supplies provided. Lessons meet curriculum standards. Open the PPLD Educator Support Form, select "Lightning Lesson" under the Request Type.

Topics include:

Colorado History - Culture, Work, How the Ute used STEM

Robotics - Cubelets, Ozobots

Physical Science - Squishy Circuits, Solar Science

Stories & Activity - magnets, dot art, ice, and more

How to Use PPLD Resources for Research

Engineering - Keva planks (interactive, group building challenge)

Click HERE to access the PPLD web page for Lightning Lessons.

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Rocky Mountain Wildlife

Radical Reptiles

Nature After Dark

Habitats and Adaptations

For more site information: Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

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Music Appreciation + Rhythm + Music Connects People

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The Pikes Peak Blues Community (PPBC) is dedicated to preserving Blues heritage and creating a greater awareness and wider appreciation of a musical style created through the struggles and celebration of an American culture.

Elementary Program - 1 -1.5 hours

Blues History + Storytelling

Intro to rhythm instruments

Age-appropriate songs

Talk about how music brings people together and is a form of expression

To schedule, please complete an EPIC Classroom Enrichment Request.

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El Paso 911 First Grade Presentation 25-26

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El Paso 911 Third Grade Presentation 25-26

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Enrichment Programs in Classrooms (EPIC)

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EPIC is your source to tap into classroom enrichment opportunities -- both in-class and beyond.

Classroom enrichment opportunities allow educators to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that nurture student growth and development.

D11 Engagement actively recruits and places community partners in classrooms to support learning goals and initiatives. We also cultivate out-of-school opportunities. Whether you want to boost your class lessons or support a school-wide event, we can help!

To inquire about a guest speaker or enrichment opportunities, please complete an EPIC Classroom Enrichment Request. Questions? Send a message or give me a call!

All the best,

Diana Starkus

diana.starkus@d11.org

719-520-2302

D11 Engagement

After School Programs & Enrichment Coordinator

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Inspire students to understand, respect, and conserve wildlife through personal stories and animal interactions.

Talon Talk

Habitats and Adaptations

Nature After Dark

Radical Reptiles

Rocky Mountain Wildlife