Nature in the Classroom
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Living/Non-living |
K-2 |
Investigate living and non-living things in compost |
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Animal Senses |
K-2 |
Compare how animal senses are like our own |
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Animals in Winter |
K-2 |
Play the role of animals preparing for winter hibernation |
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“Toadally” Amphibians |
K-4 |
Study amphibians through metamorphosis and adaptations |
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Investigating Insects |
K-4 |
Explore insect adaptations and life cycles |
| Slithering Snakes | K-5 |
Learn about snakes and how they fit into our environment |
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Amazing Arthropods |
K-6 |
Discover the world of arthropods through an arachnid encounter |
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Slimy Slugs/Wiggly Worms |
1-3 |
Have fun learning about these incredible creatures |
| Formula for Fossils | 1-3 | Ancient life forms in layers of rock: students make their own "fossil" |
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Call of the Wild |
2-4 |
Explore how animals communicate with one another |
| Water Cycle | 2-4 | Learn about water cycle stages; play the role of a water drop |
| Food Webs | 2-6 | Explore the balance of the food web, chain, and pyramid |
| Predators in the Sky | 2-6 | The life and adaptive features of birds of prey |
| Skeletons and Skulls | 2-6 | Bat skeleton to bear skull: unique animal structures |
| Native Plants and People | 2-6 | Learn what native plants are and how past cultures used them |
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Cool Camouflage |
2-6 |
Learn how plants and animals hide or blend in |
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Animal Adaptations |
2-6 |
Explore the myriad of techniques animals use to survive |
| Geology Rocks | 3-4 | Rock cycle through igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock |
| NEW:Carbon Connection | 3-5 | Understand the carbon cycle and how humans connect with it |
| Balance and Motion | 3-6 | How creatures achieve balance and motion in their environment |
| NEW:Orcas of the Salish Sea | 3-6 | Learn about the lifestyle of this intelligent marine predator |
| Enviroscape | 3-6 | Using a tabletop model, learn about watersheds and pollution sources |
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Animals with Heart |
4-6 |
Explore different kinds of circulatory systems among animals |
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Biodiversity Bonds |
4-6 |
The ABC's of protecting biodiversity and loss of species |
| Digging into Decomposition | 4-6 | Explore a worm bin food chain & how vegetation is recycled |
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Nature’s Simple Machines |
4-6 |
How concepts behind simple machines are used by nature |
| Solar System | 4-6 | Learn about earth's place in our solar system |
| Photosynthesis - Light of Life | 4-8 | Learn how light is harvested by plants to power the food web of life |
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Chemicals in Nature |
5-6 |
How plants and animals use chemicals everyday |
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Big Picture Animal Kingdom |
5-6 |
An intro to basic taxonomy of animals |
| Big Picture Plant Kingdom | 5-6 | An intro to basic taxonomy of plants (follow-up to Big Picture Animal) |
| Geology in Motion | 5-6 | How plate tectonics are connected to land forms |
| NEW:Thinking in Carbonese | 5-7 | Learn about what we can do to decrease our carbon footprint |
| Water Supply | 6-9 | Our water’s path from mountains to faucet |
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Water Conservation |
6-9 |
How and why we need to care for our precious water resources |
| Groundwater | 6-9 |
What is it and why is it important to our community |
| Soil: It's more than dirt | 6-9 | Understand soil’s physical, chemical, and biological components |
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Salmon Cycles (class) |
3-12 |
Learn about the incredible journey of this keystone species |
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Stream Ecology (class) |
3-12 |
Learn why healthy streams must have healthy bugs at the base of the food chain |
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Stream Field (field) |
3-12 |
See salmon in the Fall; explore for bugs the rest of the year |
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Wetland Ecology (class) |
2-6 |
Discover the valuable role our wetlands play in creating habitat |
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Wetland Filters (class) |
4-6 |
Wetlands filter our water; see how it works |
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Watershed Basics (class) |
5-12 |
Learn what a watershed is and how we can keep ours healthy |
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Wetland/Pond Dipping (field) |
2-12 |
Use scientific method, nets and tubs to search for wetland creatures |
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Forest Habitat (class) |
K-3 | Discover the interconnected life in our forests |
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Forest Ecosystems (class) |
4-6 |
Explore the Pacific Northwest forest ecosystem |
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Forest Field (field) |
2-12 |
Immerse yourself in our beautiful Pacific Northwest forests |
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Nature Walk (field) |
K-12 |
Get outdoors and explore a nature theme of your choice. Call us. |
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Tide Pool Play (class) |
1-3 |
Tides, tide pools, moon and sun...discover connections through role play |
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Puget Sound Ecology (class) |
3-12 |
Learn about one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world |
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Beach Walk (field) |
1-12 |
Beach walk dates fill up very quickly! Here are a few low-tide dates/times that may still be available for 2010: April 15 (11:45am); April 16 (12:15pm); April 28 (10:30am; 11:30am); April 29 (10:30am; 11:30am; 12:30am); April 30 (11:15am; 12:15am; 1:15pm); May 12 (9:30am; 10:30am); May 13 (10:00am; 11:00am); May 14 (10:30am; 11:30am; 12:30pm); May 17 (12:30pm; 1:30pm); May 18 (1:30pm); May 25 (9:15am); May 26 (9:00am; 10:00am; 11:00am); May 27 (9:30am; 10:30am; 11:30am); June 10 (9:30am); June 11 (9:15am; 10:15am; 11:15am); June 15 (12:00pm; 1:00pm); June 16 (1:30pm) |
Aquifer Connection (Field site is Redmond Well)
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Groundwater (class) |
5-12 | Learn what groundwater is and how communities depend on it |
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Well House Field Trip |
5-12 | Visit a working well house and see the water coming from the aquifer |
Outdoor Discovery Days and Science FairsMake your Science Fair or 5th/6th grade Outdoor Education Camp a dynamic event!
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Resource Links for more programs and information! |
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District/Water District/Organization Web sites for surrounding areas: |
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Saving Water Partnership - City of Seattle and others | |
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Puget Sound Starts Here - Puget Sound Partnership and others | |
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Highline Water District | (206) 824-0375 |
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Northshore Utility District | (425) 398-4400 PHONE (24/7) |
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City of Redmond | (425) 556-2760 |
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Sammamish Water and Sewer District | (425) 392-6256 |
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Seattle Public Utilities | (206) 684-3000 |
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Snohomish PUD | (425) 783-1000 |
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Woodinville Water District | (425) 487-4100 or (425) 827-2020 |
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Small grants for funding programs like these are available through King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/grants-and-awards/grant-exchange.aspx for more information and application instructions. | |
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