So, what is water, “really”?
Experiment with water in its three states, search for water in the foods you eat, examine (and experience!) the depth, color, and life in the Perkiomen Creek, perform a water cycle skit, create your own watershed model, and … so much more.
Count on getting wet!
As a Summer Explorer you will make new friends, work side by side on experiments, play games and share a mid-morning snack. You will also be involved in a variety of crafts coordinated with the theme of the day. Mystery, music, even environmental theatre, are all part of the Summer Explorer experience. A brown bag family picnic on our last day gives us the opportunity to present some of the great information we have learned during the week!
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Students who have completed kindergarten and/or first grade (pick one):
Week 1: July 7 - 11, 2008 (THIS SESSION IS FULL)
Week 2: July 28 - August 1, 2008 (THIS SESSION IS FULL)
Students who have completed second and/or third grades (pick one):
Week 1: July 14 - 18, 2008
Week 2: August 4 - 8, 2008
Fee: $110.00 members/$150.00 non-members
*Pre-registration with payment is required.
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Contact: Kathy Anderson, Assistant Director for Environmental Education, for more information by email: kanderson@perkiomenwatershed.org or phone: 610.287.9383.
PDE Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology addressed during this week-long session include:
4.1.7.A. Explain the role of the water cycle within a watershed.
· Explain the water cycle.
· Explain the water cycle as it relates to a watershed.
4.3.4.A. Know that plants, animals and humans are dependent on air and water.
· Know that all living things need air and water to survive.
· Describe potentially dangerous pest controls used in the home.
· Identify things that cause sickness when put into the air, water or soil.
· Identify different areas where health can be affected by air, water or land pollution.
· Identify actions that can prevent or reduce waste pollution.
4.3.4.C. Understand that the elements of natural systems are interdependent.
· Identify some of the organisms that live together in an ecosystem.
· Understand that the components of a system all play a part in a healthy natural system.
· Identify the effects of a healthy environment on the ecosystem.
4.6.4.B. Understand the concept of cycles.
· Explain the water cycle.
· Explain the carbon dioxide/oxygen cycle (photosynthesis).
4.6.7.B. Explain the concepts of cycles.
· Identify and explain cycles within an ecosystem.
· Analyze the role of different cycles within an ecosystem.
4.7.4.B. Know that adaptations are important for survival.
· Explain how specific adaptations can help a living organism to survive.
· Explain what happens to a living thing when its food, water, shelter or space is changed.
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