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Sight vibrant fall colors, listen to seasonal sounds, experience fall's crisp touch, and discover fall's spicy smells. In small groups of 10 - 12 students per leader, each student will delight in the natural treasures of this truly remarkable season!
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Students become investigators as they
search for clues along the trail that will
uncover the secrets of “Danny Deer’s Fall
Mysteries.” What are those squirrels doing?
Why do some birds fly south? What
treasures do wildflowers leave behind?
Excitement abounds as your students marvel at all that is fall!
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Fee:
* $7.50 per student ($75 minimum per class at The Conservancy)
* Each program is 60 minutes in length and includes use of the Children's Discovery Room and picnic facilities.
Contact: Trudy Phillips, Director for Environmental Education, to make your reservation by email: tphillips@perkiomenwatershed.org or phone: 610.287.9383.
What the teachers are saying:
The activities were great - short enough to hold the children's interest, long enough to be educational and fun!
-Teacher, His Kids Christian Pre-School
PDE Academic Standards covered by this lesson include:
3.1.4.C: Illustrate patterns that regularly occur and reoccur in nature.
· Identify observable patterns (e.g., growth patterns in plants, crystal shapes in minerals, climate, structural patterns in bird feathers).
· Use knowledge of natural patterns to predict next occurrences (e.g., seasons, leaf patterns, lunar phases).
3.2.4.B: Describe objects in the world using the five senses.
· Recognize observational descriptors from each of the five senses
(e.g., see-blue, feel-rough).
· Use observations to develop a descriptive vocabulary.
3.2.4.C: Recognize and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
· Generate questions about objects, organisms and/or events that can be answered through scientific investigations.
· State a conclusion that is consistent with the information.
3.4.4.D: Explain and illustrate the causes of seasonal changes.
3.5.4C: Explain how the different seasons effect plants, animals, food availability and daily human life.
3.2.7A: Answer “What if” questions based on observation, inference or prior knowledge or experience.
4.6.4.A: Understand that living things are dependent on nonliving things in the environment for survival.
· Identify and categorize living and nonliving things.
· Describe the basic needs of an organism.
· Identify basic needs of a plant and an animal and explain how their needs are met.
· Identify plants and animals with their habitat and food sources.
· Identify environmental variables that affect plant growth.
· Describe how animals interact with plants to meet their needs for shelter.
· Describe how certain insects interact with soil for their needs.
· Understand the components of a food chain.
· Identify a local ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
· Identify a simple ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
· Identify animals that live underground.
"Winter Wonders," an active storytime adventure, weaves carefully chosen children's literature with a variety of movement activities, games, and songs, concluding with a simple craft for everyone.
* A 50 minute program for classes of up to 24 children.
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Fee:
* $7.50 per student ($75 minimum fee per class at The Conservancy)
* $8.50 per student ($85 minimum fee per class) $10 travel & transportation fee per class at your site
Contact: Trudy Phillips, Director for Environmental Education, to make your reservation by email: tphillips@perkiomenwatershed.org or phone: 610.287.9383.
"Winter Secrets..." reveals winter survival secrets of local animals and is based on a gentle legend about "Mother Nature.” Students will be involved in poetry, song, movement and... a surprise ending! Pre- and post-trip activities are included.
* An hour long program for classes of up to 24 children
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Fee:
* $7.50 per student ($75 minimum fee per class at The Conservancy)
* $100 for up to 24 students, $10 travel & transportation fee per class at your site
Contact: Trudy Phillips, Director for Environmental Education, to make your reservation by email: tphillips@perkiomenwatershed.org or phone: 610.287.9383.
What the teachers are saying:
The teachers were extraordinarily gentle, enthusiastic and patient. The children's feedback and parental feedback was strongly positive. It was a must for this age!
PDE Academic Standards covered in this lesson include:
3.1.4.C: Illustrate patterns that regularly occur and reoccur in nature.
· Identify observable patterns (e.g., growth patterns in plants,
crystal shapes in minerals, climate, structural patterns in bird feathers).
· Use knowledge of natural patterns to predict next occurrences (e.g., seasons, leaf patterns, lunar phases).
3.2.4.B: Describe objects in the world using the five senses.
· Recognize observational descriptors from each of the five senses
(e.g., see-blue, feel-rough).
· Use observations to develop a descriptive vocabulary.
3.2.4.C: Recognize and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
· Generate questions about objects, organisms and/or events that can be answered through scientific investigations.
· State a conclusion that is consistent with the information.
3.2.7A: Answer “What if” questions based on observation, inference or prior knowledge or experience.
3.4.4.D: Explain and illustrate the causes of seasonal changes.
3.5.4C: Explain how the different seasons effect plants, animals, food availability and daily human life.
4.6.4.A: Understand that living things are dependent on nonliving things in the environment for survival.
· Identify and categorize living and nonliving things.
· Describe the basic needs of an organism.
· Identify basic needs of a plant and an animal and explain how their needs are met.
· Identify plants and animals with their habitat and food sources.
· Identify environmental variables that affect plant growth.
· Describe how animals interact with plants to meet their needs for shelter.
· Describe how certain insects interact with soil for their needs.
· Understand the components of a food chain.
· Identify a local ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
· Identify a simple ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
· Identify animals that live underground.
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We will marvel at Spring's pastel flowers, fragrant plants, seasonal sounds and soft, moist "touches." The Conservancy's paths will offer bountiful delights to our small groups of 10 -12 learners per leader. Everyone must bring their special tools (eyes, ears, nose, and fingers) to fully enjoy this season at its best!
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Our lesson begins with a letter from a dear ‘friend.’ She is old and forgetful and needs our help to learn all we can about this wondrous season. Using our ‘special tools’ of smell, sight, touch, and hearing, we head out to gather information and learn about all
that is Spring! Through a variety of activities
including a feast of touches, wildlife concert, and a leafy tea party, we share our findings and revel in our adventures! |
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Fee:
* $7.50 per student ($75 minimum fee per class at The Conservancy)
* Each program is 60 minutes in length and includes use of the Children's Discovery Room and picnic facilities.
Contact: Trudy Phillips, Director for Environmental Education, to make your reservation by email: tphillips@perkiomenwatershed.org or phone: 610.287.9383.
What the teachers are saying:
I love bringing my students to your site. The staff is excellent - you know just how to reach pre-school children. The Discovery Room is wonderful!
-Teacher, Twin Acres Country Day School
PDE Academic Standards covered by this lesson include:
3.1.4.C: Illustrate patterns that regularly occur and reoccur in nature.
· Identify observable patterns (e.g., growth patterns in plants,
crystal shapes in minerals, climate, structural patterns in bird feathers).
· Use knowledge of natural patterns to predict next occurrences (e.g., seasons, leaf patterns, lunar phases).
3.2.4.B: Describe objects in the world using the five senses.
· Recognize observational descriptors from each of the five senses
(e.g., see-blue, feel-rough).
· Use observations to develop a descriptive vocabulary.
3.2.4.C: Recognize and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
· Generate questions about objects, organisms and/or events that can be answered through scientific investigations.
· State a conclusion that is consistent with the information.
3.2.7A: Answer “What if” questions based on observation, inference or prior knowledge or experience.
3.4.4.D: Explain and illustrate the causes of seasonal changes.
3.5.4C: Explain how the different seasons effect plants, animals, food availability and daily human life.
4.6.4.A: Understand that living things are dependent on nonliving things in the environment for survival.
· Identify and categorize living and nonliving things.
· Describe the basic needs of an organism.
· Identify basic needs of a plant and an animal and explain how their needs are met.
· Identify plants and animals with their habitat and food sources.
· Identify environmental variables that affect plant growth.
· Describe how animals interact with plants to meet their needs for shelter.
· Describe how certain insects interact with soil for their needs.
· Understand the components of a food chain.
· Identify a local ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
· Identify a simple ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
· Identify animals that live underground.
It’s a large planet with lots of wonderful plants and animals all over it! Every living thing needs clean water, fresh air, food and shelter to
survive. How can young learners help take care of such a large place? Join us as we examine the role of two very important tools, “knowledge” and “caring”.
We’ve designed engaging activities and created an action component to help your students make a difference! This unique and empowering hour long program features a very special craft at the end!
For pre-school, kindergarten, or T-1 classes of up to 24 students.
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Fee:
$7.50 per student at the Conservancy ($75 minimum fee per class)
$8.50 per student at your site ($85 minimum fee per class), $10 per class travel & transportation fee
Contact: Need more information or have questions? Contact Trudy Phillips, 610.287.9383, or tphillips@perkiomenwatershed.org
What the teachers are saying:
I was very impressed by the program and the literature chosen to relay the Earth Day message. The presentation was great learning fun for all!
- Asst. Principal, Chesterbrook Elementary
PDE Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology covered by this lesson include:
3.2.4.C: Recognize and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
· Generate questions about objects, organisms and/or events that can be answered through scientific investigations.
· State a conclusion that is consistent with the information.
3.2.7A: Answer “What if” questions based on observation, inference or prior knowledge or experience.
4.2.4.A Identify needs of people
4.3.4.A Know that plants, animals and humans are dependent on air and water.
4.3.4.B Identify how human actions affect environmental health
4.8.4.C Explain how human activities may change the environment.
4.8.4.D Know the importance of natural resources in daily life.
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