lake metroparks education programs...concepts, farming, nature, wildlife and/or outdoor education/...
TRANSCRIPT
20182019
LAKE METROPARKS
school services • teacher resources • community outreach programs
> Programs presented at select Lake Metroparks locations or your site.
> Programs align to newest State Academic Content Standards.
> Full grade-level index grid begins on page 18.
Education Programs
To search for education programs online, visit lakemetroparks.com and click on Teachers & Schools.
Curriculum OfferingsWE OFFER HANDS-ON LEARNING adventures that focus on science concepts, farming, nature, wildlife and/or outdoor education/recreation experiences and incorporate cooperative group learning.
HomeschoolLake Metroparks is pleased to offer programs for homeschool families. All programs listed in this education brochure are available on a requested basis for homeschool students. All programs meet Ohio’s educational standards in science, math and social studies and are geared to the grade level of the student. All programs require a minimum paid participation for ten students. Please call 440-358-7275 to schedule your program request.
SchedulingPlease schedule at least two weeks in advance. Call between 8 am and 4:30 pm weekdays. To schedule a program, please call 440-358-7275. Farm-oriented programs may be scheduled by calling 440-256-2122.
Be prepared with first and second choices of dates and times and have the “Registration Checklist” information (on back cover) ready when you call. Spring and fall dates fill well in advance!
In order to maximize your visit to Lake Metroparks, please confirm your arrival and departure times with your transportation department several days before your visit.
Fees: programs at our parks • Program fees are $5 per student participant, $50 minimum unless otherwise noted.• Minimum of ten participants for any program; inquire about maximums or scheduling back-to-back programs.• One adult admitted free for every ten students in grades 1–12. One adult admitted free for every five preschool and kindergarten students. Additional adults are charged the student program fee. Please mention if you plan to bring a student aide when you register.• Teachers or group leaders are required to accompany the group.
Fees: programs at your school• Assembly programs are $150 for the first presentation and $100 for each additional presentation the same day at the same location unless otherwise noted.• Assembly programs are for groups of 30 or more students. • All non-assembly outreach programs are $5 per student participant, $50 minimum unless otherwise noted. Inquire about scheduling back-to-back programs when you call.• Programs that require the presenter to travel outside Lake County are charged an additional fee.
TABLE OF CONTENTSHomeschool ..................................................................2
STEM & STEAM in the Parks programs .......................3
StarLab programs ........................................................4
Assembly programs......................................................5
Any grade level programs ............................................6
Preschool–Grade 2 programs .....................................7
Grades 3–5 programs ...............................................11
Grades 6–8 programs ...............................................14
Grades 9–12 programs .............................................16
Outdoor education programs grid ............................ 18
Farm-oriented programs grid .....................................19
Nature, environment & science education programs grid .......................................................... 20
Education services .................................................... 22
Gift shops & lunch options ....................................... 22
Professional development ........................................ 22
Gifted & After School Programs ............................... 22
Teacher Ambassadors .............................................. 22
Education facilities .................................................... 23
Registration checklist ................................................24
KEYDenotes SCIENCE content standards
Denotes MATH content standards
Denotes SOCIAL STUDIES content standards
Denotes PHYSICAL EDUCATION content standards
Program features a live FARM ANIMAL
Program features live OHIO WILDLIFE
STEM integrated
OUTREACH program, travels to your site
ADAPTED programs, designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities
Custom ProgramsDon’t see a program that fits your needs? Lake Metroparks can work with you to design a program. Please call 440-358-7275 to discuss possibilities. Note: some programs are seasonal and weather dependent.
+–
STEM
2
A
For a complete summary of how Lake Metroparks’ education programs align to the grade level indicators of Ohio’s Academic Content Standards, please visit lakemetroparks.com and click on Teachers & Schools to search by grade level or topic.
STEM & STEAM in the ParksTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
KINDERGARTEN 1 hourWeather Explorers: What is it about the weather you want to know? Students perform experiments and use a variety of tools that make learning about the weather fun and informative.
at Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
GRADE 1 1 hourBird Beak Buffet: Let’s learn why birds have different types of beaks. Explore their adaptations by building a better beak.
at Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
GRADE 2 2 hoursBiospheres: What is a biosphere and how can we use it to understand the world around us? Collect water from our vernal pool to discover the microscopic world in our Outdoor Research Station! at Environmental Learning Center
GRADE 3 2.5 hoursStudies in Biodiversity: Learn about animal traits and genetics as you encounter spring lambs and horses. Explore the world of corn and teosinte. Program available mid-January to mid-March. at Farmpark
GRADE 4 2 hoursMission to Mars: What makes Mars unique? Students will discover the history of astronomy and the development of space exploration. Students will understand how important Mars is to scientists.
at Environmental Learning Center or your site
GRADE 5 2 hoursBiomimicry & Trees: What in nature has inspired humans? How do trees benefit humans and their understanding of the world around them? All of these questions and more will be answered as you explore biomimicry in our everyday lives.
at Environmental Learning Center or your site
GRADE 6 1.5 hoursAnimal Architects: It takes a lot of instinct, energy and a little luck for an animal to fashion the best home. Students explore animal architects and their dwellings and put their skills to the test as they build a nest sturdy enough to hold weight.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
GRADE 7 2.5 hoursEnergy through the Farm: Students explore the concept of energy transformations as they travel through the farm environment. They will study energy trails, the conversion of solar energy to food in the greenhouse and work done by horse, man and machine. at Farmpark
GRADE 8 1.5 hoursAnimals through Time: Travel back in time to see how the diversity of species occurs over many generations. Learn which successful traits are inherited from previous generations and what changes may occur to help the species succeed.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
These programs were specifically designed with STEM and/or STEAM in mind. Students will use Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to study nature and the world around them. A problem-solving approach will be used for students to investigate environmental concepts, issues and current problems. Each grade has a different topic to fit your students’ needs.
3
STEM programs
STEAM programsGRADES K–3 NEW! 1.5 hours Picky Eaters, Sticky Seeds: Explore plant and animal adaptations and relate them to survival through hands-on activities and a scavenger hunt. Create a unique piece of art!
at Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
GRADES 2–4 NEW! 2 hoursA Spider Named Charlotte: With the help of Charlotte, learn about the amazing spider! Go on a spider hike, get up close to these amazing creatures and learn first hand how spiders move! No need to be afraid—they are one cool bug! at Environmental Learning Center
GRADES 4–6 NEW!1.5 hoursSounds of Nature: Students discover the many natural sounds and sound makers in the world around them. How do animals use sound? Students create “music” in the natural environments in which they live and meet an Animal Ambassador.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
GRADES 4–8 NEW!2.5 hoursFiber Arts from the Farm: Explore the farm to see the science and technology involved in turning plant material and animal products into useful and beautiful fiber creations by spinning, weaving, knitting and dyeing. Program available October to March. at Farmpark
ASSEMBLY PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
54 OUTREACH+–SCIENCE MATH SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION FARM ANIMAL OHIO WILDLIFE STEM STEM A ADAPTED CONTENT STANDARDS can be found at lakemetroparks.com/teachers-schools.
Adopt An Animal any grade 30 minutes • Fee: $100 KEYWORDS Conservation, adaptationInvolve your students in conservation and a rare chance to see native wildlife up-close by adopting an animal ambassador. Your sponsorship will include an in-class/school visit from your chosen adopted animal. Your package will also include a pen, notepad, lunch tote and a certificate with a thank you letter from your animal ambassador.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Adopt Apollo any grade NEW!
30 minutes • Fee: $150 • 100 student max KEYWORDS Conservation, adaptationInvolve your students in conservation and a rare chance to meet a bald eagle up-close. Your sponsorship will include an up-close encounter with Apollo, our bald eagle animal ambassador. Your package will also include a pen, notepad, lunch tote and a certificate with a thank you letter from Apollo.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Apollo Project: Bald Eagle grades K–65 hours • Fee: $600 your site only • March–October KEYWORDS Ecosystems, conservationThe majestic and powerful bald eagle, the symbol of our nation, was almost extinct in the continental United States. You will discover the awesome abilities of this bird of prey, its habitat, the challenges it faces, and how important this success story is to our ecosystem. All grades will meet Apollo the bald eagle and other animal ambassador birds of prey in an awesome presentation. After the introduction, each grade will have the chance visit our stations designed to help them understand the adaptations of eagles, their conservation, and the threats to their population that still exists. Program requires parent volunteers to assist in the station presentations.
STEM at your site
Apollo Encounter grades 3–8 NEW!
1 hour • Fee: $250 first hour, $200 each additional hour KEYWORDS Conservation, environment, animalsAmerica adopted the bald eagle as its national symbol in 1782, when the country may have had as many as 100,000 nesting eagles. By the 1800s the bald eagle population started to decline, and by 1960 they were in danger of extinction in the continental U.S. Students will learn about the natural history and conservation of the bald eagle, then get to meet Apollo, Lake Metroparks’ Animal Ambassador.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Barnyard Goes to School any grade 1 hour • Fee: $150 KEYWORDS Animal care, farm productsChildren encounter and investigate a sheep and two other farm animals. We’ll look into how farmers care for their animals and how they provide us with food, fiber and other products. Students will learn how wool is turned into yarn. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at your site
Biodiversity Bonanza any grade1 hour • Fee: $150 KEYWORDS Adaptations, human interactionMeet several permanent resident animals from the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center and Farmpark. All have special adaptations that help them exist in their habitats. Learn how wild and domestic animals fit into our planet’s ecosystem.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Farmpark or your site
Feathers, Fur & Scales any grade1 hour • Fee: $150 KEYWORDS Habitats, species diversity What animals are covered with feathers? What animals are born with fur or scales? Meet several Wildlife Center permanent residents face-to-face and discover where they live, their favorite foods, their hunting techniques and many more facts about the lives of Ohio’s animals.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Night Creatures any grade1 hour • Fee: $150 KEYWORDS Ecosystems, adaptationsAs the sun goes down and darkness envelopes the forest, there are many animals that rouse from their slumber in search of a meal. Get an in-depth look at the Wildlife Center’s nocturnal animals and discover how they function at night.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Raptor Encounters any grade1 hour • Fee: $150 KEYWORDS Adaptations, habitats Using the power of live Ohio hawks, owls, falcons and vultures, this program engages your students into the lives of raptors. Students learn the natural history of these birds and their survival stories. Students are engaged in connecting with conservation issues and become empowered to take action and give back through personal stewardship.Raptor Encounters with ApolloFee: $300 first hour, $200 each additional hour
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
StarLab: Constellation Investigationany grade • 1 hour KEYWORDS Sun, moon, starsThe night sky has been the inspiration for groups of people the world over to tell stories about the stars. What are constellations? Are they just fun stories? Complete your own constellation investigation as we explore how the Earth turns causing day and night and how it moves in space around the sun.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
StarLab: Starlight Express—Astronomy for Little Ones Pre–K1 hour • all seasons • This program is designed for a preschool class, maximum 30 students. Programs can be scheduled back to back to accommodate larger groups. KEYWORDS Natural observationsLittle explorers will be introduced to the basics of astronomy through finger play, songs, puppets and a “nighttime” trip to the StarLab portable planetarium. A fun, age-appropriate journey to the sun, moon, planets and stars! Minimum age for participants is four.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
StarLab: Sun, Moon & Stars grades 1 & 21.5 hours KEYWORDS Daily changesRole-play the sun, moon and stars to observe their apparent movements across the sky. Explore why and how the moon seems to change shape but is full again every month. Take a “night-time” trip inside our StarLab for a better look at the night sky. How many stars do you think you’ll see?
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
StarLab: Biodiversity of the Nightgrades 3 & 4 • 2 hours KEYWORDS Biodiversity, migration, citizen scienceWhat is biodiversity and why is it so important to our local and worldwide ecosystems? Students gain knowledge of bird identification and migration around the Great Lakes through an interactive hike and StarLab exploration. By understanding how and where birds migrate around the Great Lakes, they will uncover the impact of light pollution on birds and their migration at night. Using the night sky and constellations, they will gain knowledge of the citizens science project GLOBE at Night and put their knowledge into action.
STEM at Environmental Learning Center or your site
StarLab: Orbit Odyssey grades 4 & 52 hours KEYWORDS Solar system cyclesWe are all familiar with our closest star, the sun, but what about all of the others? How far are they and what do scientists know about them? Learn the answers to these questions and study how the Earth’s movement causes day and night. We will learn more about our solar system with activities inside the StarLab and out.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
StarLab: Solar & Lunar Cycles grade 72 hours KEYWORDS Eclipses, tides, cycles/patternsWhy are the movements and phases of the moon predictable? Why do the tides, solar and lunar eclipses occur? Students will experience the StarLab portable planetarium performing 3D modeling of solar and lunar eclipses, the moon and Earth. Data collection of the daily, spring and neap tides will be used to answer these questions.
at Environmental Learning Center or your site
STARLAB PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
What does the night sky have to offer? Come and explore all things astronomy with the NEW Digital StarLab! Students take part in a cutting-edge digital experience when traveling through the universe to investigate stars, planets, galaxies and so much more. All programs are aligned with the Ohio State Education Standards. Don’t see a topic that you are interested in? Lake Metroparks is happy to develop a custom program to fit your needs. The StarLab is portable and can travel to your school; all you need is a room 14.5 feet tall and 27 feet x 27 feet.
ROGER LOKAR
ANY G
RAD
EPR
ESCHO
OL–
GR
ADE 2
ANY
GR
ADE
ANY GRADE LEVEL PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
OUTREACHMATH SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION FARM ANIMAL OHIO WILDLIFE STEM+–SCIENCE STEM A ADAPTED 76
ANY GRADE LEVEL PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
Springtime on the Farm any grade2 hours or more • April–May KEYWORDS Planting, farm animalsThink spring! Students may plant potatoes or sunflowers, discover sheepherding, uncover the art of sheep shearing (mid-May), learn about machine power on the farm, encounter horses, milk a cow and visit with sheep, pigs and chickens. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Walk About Wildlife any grade1 hour • 30 students maximum KEYWORDS Ecosystems, adaptationDiscover who’s who in the Wildlife Yard and find out what happens in wildlife rehabilitation. Learn their personal and natural histories and meet some of Ohio’s threatened and special interest species.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
PRESCHOOL–GRADE 2 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
A Big Splash: The Wonders of Watergrades 1–2 • 2 hours KEYWORDS Water observationsWater is a limited, non-living resource and a basic need for all living things. Working in small groups, we will discover the wonders of water with experiments and activities. We’ll take a hike or play a game to learn about the basic needs of plants and animals.
+– STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Animals & People grade 22.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-March KEYWORDS Food web, energySecond graders investigate the farm and gather pieces to create a food web. Students discover how people and animals depend on each other for food and shelter. At the conclusion, magnetic pieces are used to illustrate the interdependence of life. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Archery Adventure grades 1–22 hours • May–September KEYWORDS Lifetime physical activityHave you ever shot a bow and arrow before? Now is your chance! Students learn the proper safety of the bow and arrow and then have a chance to shoot several rounds on our range and give it their best shot! A at Environmental Learning Center
Changes in Motion grades 1–21.5 hours KEYWORDS Force, friction, speedIf you want anything to move, you have to give it a push or pull. Observe and demonstrate Newton’s laws of motion and gravity through activities using forces on wheels and rockets. Students will design stomp rockets to launch to demonstrate force and gravity.
STEM A at any park or your site
CONTENT STANDARDS can be found at lakemetroparks.com/teachers-schools.
Apples! any grade KEYWORDS Orchard tour, 2 to 2.5 hours • Sept.–mid-Oct. cider makingStudents will make and taste apple cider, explore the apple orchard, investigate pollination and examine the tree grafting process. Students study Johnny Appleseed’s legendary journey across Ohio as he planted apple seeds across the state. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Crops & Critters any grade2 hours or more • June–August KEYWORDS Farm animals, environmentChildren may tour the gardens and taste vegetables, learn about renewable energy, explore sheepherding, discover bees, encounter horses, milk a cow, investigate the Corn Maze (mid-August) and visit with sheep, pigs and chickens. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Cross-country Ski Adventure any grade1 hour KEYWORDS Lifetime physical activityLearn to love wintry life in the snowbelt! Cross-country skiing is a great way to enjoy winter and exercise at the same time. All equipment and instruction provided.
at Chapin Forest Reservation or your site
Discover Maple Syrup any grade2 hours or more • Mid-Feb.–mid-March KEYWORDS Evaporator, historical, photosynthesis, plantsDiscover the history and technology of maple syrup and discover the maple sugaring process. Investigate tree parts and photosynthesis. Taste sap from the tree and maple syrup. The fee is $5.25 per student with pancake sampling. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
STEM+– at Farmpark
Harvest Time any grade2 hours or more • Sept.–mid-Oct. KEYWORDS Harvest, cropsAs the fall leaves begin to change, students may discover apple cider production, dig for potatoes, explore the Corn Maze, investigate corn products, visit the Machinery Building, milk a cow and experience Native American gardening. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Kayak Adventure any grade1 hour KEYWORDS Water safety, lifetime physical activityYou provide the kayakers, we provide a fleet of sit-on-top kayaks, paddles, life jackets and fun! We will teach you the fundamentals of kayaking as you paddle the protected waters of Fairport Harbor. Participants must be comfortable in the water.
at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park or Grand River Landing
Pizza Farm any grade KEYWORDS Food sources, choices3.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-MarchStudents discover that farmers grow pizza. They engage in a scavenger hunt to investigate pizza making from farm to table and uncover the sources of ingredients in this nutritious food. To include pizza sampling see The Right-sized Pizza: From the Farm to You for grades K-2 on page 9. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
STEM at Farmpark
Quilts! any grade KEYWORDS Design, historical, crafts2 hours or more • mid-Feb.–mid-MarchTour hundreds of quilts from around the country and discover how math, history and design tell a story. Explore the art of quilt patterns with a scavenger hunt. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Snowshoe Adventure any grade1 hour KEYWORDS Lifetime physical activityProgram is specialized for each grade level. Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years. It started as a way to get around to hunt or gather food. Now it’s for fun! Wear your own outdoor winter boots (snowshoes fit over them). We supply the instruction and snowshoes.
at Chapin Forest Reservation or your site
PHOTO BY AN ARTIST LIFE
PRES
CHO
OL–
GR
ADE
2PR
ESCHO
OL–
GR
ADE 2
8
PRESCHOOL–GRADE 2 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
9OUTREACH+–SCIENCE MATH SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION FARM ANIMAL OHIO WILDLIFE STEM STEM A ADAPTED
PRESCHOOL–GRADE 2 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
No Place Like Home Pre–grade 21 hour KEYWORDS Habitats, adaptationsWhat does it take to live in the pond, the field or the woods? Everyone wants to find the perfect place to live—even wild animals. We’ll explore different habitats and how animals are adapted to live there as we read a story and meet a live animal.
A at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Operation Worm Watch grade 2 2 hours KEYWORDS Interaction, invasive, resourcesWhat do earthworms have to do with our forests? Students work together in research teams to understand how earthworms are changing the forest environment and the human environment. Students collect and examine different earthworms up close to see what is living in our forests.
STEM A at Environmental Learning Center or your site
Park-wise Puppets Presents Pre–K1 hour • This program is designed for a preschool class, maximum 30 students. Programs can be scheduled back to back to accommodate larger groups. KEYWORDS Observe living things
Introduce your preschoolers to nature! Programs will include a brief puppet show, hands-on activities and games or a craft and a discovery hike. A song to reinforce the theme will complete each program. Each below is a separate program:Park-wise Puppets Presents: Habitat This & ThatDiscover what a habitat is and why animals need one. Help the puppet cast find the best home.Park-wise Puppets Presents: Tracks & TrailsLearn how to spot animal tracks and discover footprints of some common animals. Discover what we can learn from the signs animals leave behind.Park-wise Puppets Presents: Backyard CrittersDo you think wildlife is only found in the parks or at the zoo? The puppet cast will show you that wildlife is all around no matter where you live.
A at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
CONTENT STANDARDS can be found at lakemetroparks.com/teachers-schools.
Pirate Adventure K–grade 21 hour KEYWORDS Challenges, artifacts, mapsArgh, matey! A pirate’s life for you. Step back in history and become a pirate. Experience the challenges of a pirate crew as they search for buried treasure. Use artifacts, maps and folklore to recall life on the high seas.
at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Santa’s Workshop Pre–grade 21 hour KEYWORDS Shapes, tools, life skillsIt’s a busy time of the year for Santa. Come to the Farmpark where Santa has set up a toy workshop with his master elves. Become one of Santa’s elves to build and decorate a memorable wooden toy to take home with you. (Add $2 per student for materials).
A at Farmpark
Seasonal Discoveries Pre–grade 21.5 hours KEYWORDS Basic needsDiscover the wonders of each season and gain a better understanding of nature’s unique adaptations. Explore how plants and animals prepare for and survive seasonal changes with hands-on activities.FallThrough games, activities, hiking and observation, discover how local plants and animals are alerted to the changing seasons and how they get ready in fall to survive the coming winter.WinterNature is still active during the coldest months. Discover which animals migrate, hibernate, become dormant or stay active and how and why they do this. With 4” of snow or more, snowshoes can be worn on the hike.Spring (this program must be done at Penitentiary Glen or the Children’s Schoolhouse due to the pond dipping activity)Discover what is growing in the spring! Hands-on exploration of a pond or marsh focuses on how spring’s changes are interconnected and the concept of life cycles.SummerSummer is a super time to use senses to increase awareness of the natural world. By using a variety of activities, role-play different kinds of animals and how they use their senses.
A at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Farm Animals & Me grade 1 2.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-March KEYWORDS Animal needs, animal productsExamine the basic needs of farm animals and investigate how much animals eat every day and how horseshoes are made. Students collect products and identify the animals that produce them. They’ll analyze their findings by creating a pictograph of farm animals’ food. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
+– at Farmpark
Farm Animals Up Close Pre–K2.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-March KEYWORDS Animal needs, hands-on, animalsEncounter farm animals to gain respect for how farmers raise and care for them. Sing about farm animals, milk a cow, visit stables and encounter farm animals in the Well-Bred Shed. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Farmyard Families K2.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-March KEYWORDS Census, production, animal careCount animals, identify farm animal families and learn about animal care and needs through a Farmpark livestock report. After collecting data, students attend a scientific meeting where they create a pictograph of their findings and share their information. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
+– at Farmpark
Feelin’ Wild: Textures Found in NaturePre–K • 1 hour KEYWORDS Physical traits, sensesExplore the textures found in nature. Students use their senses to discover the world of animals. Touch real snakeskin, fur, shells, feathers and more.
A at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Fossil Hunters grade 2 2 hours KEYWORDS Trilobite, extinct, adaptProgram is specialized for 2nd grade level. Follow a paleontologist’s expedition to discover evidence of living things that once inhabited the earth. Investigate how fossils are recovered and explore past environments and organisms that lived in them.
at Environmental Learning Center
It’s Alive! Pre–grade 21.5 hours KEYWORDS Observe living thingsDiscover what all living things have in common. Get up close and personal with some real live bugs! Take part in a skit to learn about tree parts and their importance. Activities will demonstrate the interdependence of plants, animals and people too!
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or Children’s Schoolhouse
Kindergarten Rocks, Soils Rule! Pre–K • 1 hour KEYWORDS Rock propertiesLet’s explore and learn all about those fascinating rocks! Play a rock sorting game as we learn what makes rocks so special. This program includes songs, puppets, experiments and lots of movement to keep your 3- to 5-year-olds engaged and learning too!
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Little Lambs & Little Sprouts Pre–K3 hours • Mid-March–April KEYWORDS Seedlings, animals, youngDiscover spring lambs and learn how farmers provide for the needs of young animals. Prepare for spring planting by transplanting seedlings to take home. Listen to a story about spring lambs and milk a cow. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Little Red Hen Pre–grade 23 hours or 1 hour at your school (classroom-sized groups) mid-Oct.–mid-March or year-round for outreach KEYWORDS Grain processing, story sequencingThe Little Red Hen, based on the classic tale of the same name, invites students to see how the farm provides the ingredients for bread. We’ll mix and knead these ingredients into honey wheat bread dough and then sample wheat bread. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
STEM at Farmpark or your site
Nature’s Gifts Pre–grade 1 1.5 hours • second Tues. of Nov.–first Fri. in Jan. KEYWORDS Basic needsWinter is the time of year for giving and receiving gifts. Let’s meet a woodland character, make a gift for the birds and search for nature’s gifts, which are all around us, on a woodland hike.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
PRES
CHO
OL–
GR
ADE
2G
RAD
ES 3–
5
11
Wildlife programsTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275PRESCHOOL–GRADE 2 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
GRADES 3–5 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
Alien Invaders: Invasive Species Around Us grades 3–5 KEYWORDS Earth’s ecosystems2 hours • April & May only • 45 student maximumStudents learn why non-native species are harmful to the local environment, recognize the interdependence of species and explore the importance of habitat protection through hands-on activities. Then they will “suit-up” to attack one of the most aggressive plants—garlic mustard!
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or Children’s Schoolhouse
Archery Adventure grades 3–52 hours • May–September KEYWORDS Lifetime physical activityHave you ever shot a bow and arrow before? Now is your chance! Students learn the proper safety of the bow and arrow and then have a chance to shoot several rounds on our range and give it their best shot! A at Environmental Learning Center
Chair Factory Falls: A Link to the Pastgrade 4 • 2 hours • Fall, Spring, Summer KEYWORDS History, waterfall, technologyJourney into the past and discover how the pioneers of the Connecticut Western Reserve settled this land. Students will explore how technology has changed from the early 1800s to today through interactive activities. Explore artifacts, railroads and Chair Factory Falls!
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Cleveland Rocks grades 3–52 hours • Fall, Spring, Summer KEYWORDS Earth’s surface, observations of natureExplore the rock ledges and discover signs of glaciation, erosion and quarrying activities that shaped the area. Test minerals to discover their properties. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Erie and ancient beach ridges.
at Chapin Forest Reservation
Cleveland Soils grades 3–52 hours • Fall, Spring, Summer KEYWORDS Earth’s resources, observations of natureStudents will observe rock layering, texture and erosion as they hike through Sharon Conglomerate ledges and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Erie and ancient beach ridges. Small group soil testing activities will allow for investigation of soil properties and composition.
at Chapin Forest Reservation
C.S.I. Wildlife grade 41.5 hours • 30 students maximum • Fall, Spring (weather permitting) KEYWORDS Habitats, physical traitsCrime scene investigators discover what cannot lie—the evidence. Who left behind traces of evidence in nature? Students are put into teams to gather samples, form a hypothesis and solve a wild mystery.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Decomposition in Action grade 52.5 hours KEYWORDS Ecosystem, interdependence, sustainabilityOrganisms have developed their own natural balance as matter and energy are cycled within the environment. Students will learn more about the various organisms involved with soil decomposition with hands-on experiments. They will also explore how the balance in nature can be upset when non-native species are introduced.
at Environmental Learning Center
Dogsled Adventure grades 3–51 hour KEYWORDS Aerobic activity, teamworkDiscover the transportation of the Klondike, the dogsled, and how it was used to develop remote territories. Each student will drive a dogsled as a musher, learn different dog commands and pull the sled as part of the dog team. Experience the rigors of the historic Iditarod and compete in a dogsled race. (No actual dogs are used in this program).
at Chapin Forest Reservation or your site
Environmental & Climatic Changes grade 4 • 2 hours KEYWORDS Biometeorology, global warming, phenologyResearch teams explore how minor climate changes result in major impacts on both the animal and plant kingdoms. Students will realize that climatic change is relevant to them. Environmental stewardship is encouraged by the students who understand they can make a difference.
STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Erosion & Deposition grade 42 hours • Fall, Spring KEYWORDS Landforms, weathering, Earth processesStudents study the variety of processes that shape and reshape the Earth’s surface. Using stream tables, students investigate soil erosion and how to control this natural process. While on a hike, students discuss common landforms and features including streams, deltas, floodplains and hills.
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center
OUTREACH+–SCIENCE MATH SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION FARM ANIMAL OHIO WILDLIFE STEM STEM A ADAPTED10 CONTENT STANDARDS can be found at lakemetroparks.com/teachers-schools.
Sensational Senses Pre–grade 11.5 hours KEYWORDS Observe living thingsExperiment with your senses on a sense-a-tional nature hike! Bring along your Sensory Tool Box to help you learn while observing how animal senses compare to those of humans. Let’s see, smell, hear and feel as we learn!
A at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Soap Bubble Chemistry K–grade 21 hour KEYWORDS Gravity, surface tension, properties of materials Let the learning begin as your class experiences the chemistry of bubbles. Students will investigate making bubbles to find the perfect recipe. After mastering the bubble mixture, they will experiment with everyday items for wands. Each child will get to stand inside a bubble at the end of the program. Nearby water source is needed for outreach programs.
STEM A at Environmental Learning Center, Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park or your site
Stone Soup Pre–K2.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-March KEYWORDS Plant parts, nutritionDiscover the classic tale Stone Soup and investigate how the ingredients are grown. Students chop vegetables to create a healthy, enjoyable soup to share. Explore the farm as the soup cooks and choose healthy servings of fruits and vegetables in our child-sized farmers’ market. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
The Right-sized Pizza: From the Farm to You K–grade 2 KEYWORDS Ingredients, nutrition3.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-MarchExplore the farm for all of the healthy ingredients to make pizza including cow milking and cheese making. Students work in groups to make their own healthy pizza to sample. Students discover the pizza’s nutritional value and proper serving size. The fee is $6 per student and includes a pizza sample. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
STEM at Farmpark
Wacky Waters Pre–grade 21 hour KEYWORDS Diverse environments, physical traitsLearn about wetlands, ponds, streams and vernal pools and what types of organisms they support. Through activities and live animal visitors, students will learn about the different traits and behaviors of these wonderful animals.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Wee Weatherwatchers Pre–K1 hour • This program is designed for a preschool class, maximum 30 students. Programs can be scheduled back to back to accommodate larger groups. KEYWORDS Daily changesBe weather wise by becoming aware of weather changes. Explore the sun, seasons, winds and clouds. This program includes songs, puppets, experiments and lots of movement to keep your 3- to 5-year-olds engaged!
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Wild in Ohio Pre–grade 21.5 hours KEYWORDS Observe living thingsExplore Ohio habitats past and present and learn about state symbols. Examine habitat needs and how each state plant or animal has adapted to life in Ohio during the past 200 years!
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
GR
ADES
3–
5G
RAD
ES 3–
5
12
Wildlife programsTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275GRADES 3–5 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
GRADES 3–5 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
Native Americans: Ohio’s First Farmers grades 3–5 KEYWORDS Adaptations, resources3.5 hours • Sept.–Oct., Feb.–MarchInvestigate how Native Americans drew on environmental resources to build their culture. Compare the cultural practices and dwellings of Ohio’s woodland people to those who migrated to the western prairie. Explore Native American gardens in the fall and syrup making in the spring. Identify food from the wild and try your hand at traditional Native American skills. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
at Farmpark
Operation Worm Watch grade 42 hours KEYWORDS Interaction, invasive, resourcesWhat do earthworms have to do with our forests? Students work together in research teams to understand how earthworms are changing the forest environment and the human environment. Students collect and examine different earthworms up close to see what is living in our forests.
STEM A at Environmental Learning Center or your site
Owls: The Night Shift grade 51.5 hours KEYWORDS Adaptations, environmentStudents will explore owls in depth to better understand how they live in nature. They will learn how nature has engineered the owl to be a silent hunter. Students will also discover special adaptations of this exquisite species and how they use these traits to survive and succeed in many environments. Owl ecology will be studied to see how owls fit into their natural environments.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Seasonal Discoveries grades 3–52 hours KEYWORDS Basic needsDiscover the wonders of each season and gain a better understanding of nature’s unique adaptations. Explore how plants and animals prepare for and survive seasonal changes with hands-on activities.FallThrough games, activities, hiking and observation, discover how local plants and animals are alerted to the changing seasons and how they get ready in fall to survive the coming winter.WinterNature is still active during the coldest months. Discover which animals migrate, hibernate, become dormant or stay active and how and why they do this. With 4” of snow or more, snowshoes can be worn on the hike.Spring (this program must be done at Penitentiary Glen or the Children’s Schoolhouse due to the pond dipping activity)Discover what is growing in the spring! Hands-on exploration of a pond or marsh focuses on how spring’s changes are interconnected and the concept of life cycles.SummerSummer is a super time to use senses to increase awareness of the natural world. By using a variety of activities, role-play different kinds of animals and how they use their senses.
A at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Survivor: A Global Eco-challengegrades 3–5 • 1 hour KEYWORDS Team building, leadership skillsBiomes of students compete against each other in mental and physical challenges. Teamwork and leadership skills are put to the test to determine which biome is the ultimate “Survivor.” Challenges vary with each location and group.
A at any park or your site
Talking Bones grades 3–51 hour KEYWORDS Physical traits, adaptationsThrough the use of animal skulls, scientific investigation will determine if the mystery skull belongs to an herbivore, carnivore or omnivore. By examining the placement of the eyes, structure of the teeth and other features of the skull, students will learn classification.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
OUTREACH+–SCIENCE MATH SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION FARM ANIMAL OHIO WILDLIFE STEM STEM A ADAPTED 13
Escape the Yurt grades 4–12 NEW!
2 hours KEYWORDS Code breaking, problem solving, teamworkA virus has been released and you are the only hope to save the planet from an apocalypse! Explore the world of microscopic pathogens and viruses, understand their spread and how to contain them. Once you have the tools and knowledge, try to escape the yurt by solving riddles, puzzles and much more to find the cure!
STEM+– at Environmental Learning Center
Fishing for Fun grades 3–51 hour KEYWORDS Lifetime activityThis is a program that all kids will fall for hook, line and sinker. We’ve got the pond, fish, poles and we will even bring the worms. Explore our local ecosystems as students learn the sport of fishing. All fish caught are released.
A at Veterans Park, Hidden Lake or Farmpark
Forces & Motion grade 52 hours KEYWORDS Potential/kinetic, energy, friction, gravityStudents investigate Newton’s laws of motion and apply them to hands-on experiments. They learn that forces cause changes in motion and that motion can be described by its speed and direction. Students work in research teams to design and develop their own project that can survive the forces and motion that work against them.
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Fossil Find grade 42 hours KEYWORDS Trilobite, extinct, adaptFollow a paleontologist’s expedition to discover evidence of living things that once inhabited the earth. Students will study the trilobite and investigate how fossils are recovered. They will do some digging to hunt for trilobites and explore past environments and organisms that lived in them.
at Environmental Learning Center
Grist for the Meal grades 3–53.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-March KEYWORDS Recipes, ingredientsStudents explore techniques to thresh, winnow and grind wheat into flour. They milk a cow, observe cream separation, make butter and learn how bees make honey. Students investigate how yeast causes bread to rise and in teams, measure and combine ingredients to make bread dough. Students then sample wheat bread. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
STEM+– at Farmpark
Ice Cream grades 3–5 KEYWORDS Ingredients, food sources, physical & chemical changes3.5 hours or 1 hour at your school (classroom-sized groups) mid-Oct.–mid-March or year-round for outreachLet’s make ice cream! Students investigate the physical and chemical changes of ice cream, its history and nutrition. Explore how ice cream production has changed with technology. Discover how ingredients from cows, vanilla beans and fruit are grown. Students use math to make and shake a tasty ice cream treat. This program is also available for other grade levels. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
+– STEM at Farmpark or your site
Interactions in Ecosystems grade 52 hours KEYWORDS Food webs, abiotic/biotic, native/invasiveStudents discover how organisms acquire energy to perform their roles in an ecosystem. Using these skills, students explore the microscopic world of pond water, understand how invasive species are affecting our local habitats and explore the role of producers, consumers and decomposers.
STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Lake Effects grades 3–5 1.5 hours • Fall, Spring, Summer KEYWORDS Erosion, currents, water cycleWith specific focus on Lake Erie, students will explore how water has changed the surface of the earth through hands-on activities and experiments.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse, Painesville Township Park, Lake Erie Bluffs, Lakefront Lodge or your site
Linking Up: From Owl Pellets to Food Webs grades 4 & 51.5 hours KEYWORDS Energy flow, ecosystemsDissect an owl pellet and trace energy through a food chain from the sun to decomposers. Discover how habitat destruction endangers wildlife. Additional charge for owl pellets.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Measurement: Mass to Volume grade 32 hours KEYWORDS Metric system, capacity, perimeterStudents learn how to use different scientific tools to identify and measure length, volume, mass and time. They explore and test hypotheses using graduated cylinders, beakers, trundle wheels and balances. Finally, the students discover how to find the volume of a human.
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center
GRADES 6–8 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
GR
ADES
3–
5G
RAD
ES 6
-8G
RAD
ES 6-8
1514
GRADES 3–5 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
Nature Education programsTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
GRADES 6–8 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
OUTREACH+–SCIENCE MATH SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION FARM ANIMAL OHIO WILDLIFE STEM STEM A ADAPTED
The Chemistry of Cheese Makinggrades 3–5 • 2.5 hours • mid-Oct.–mid-March KEYWORDS Enzymes, chemical changesUsing the scientific method, students work in teams to make distinct dairy products. Students use physical and chemical changes to accomplish specific outcomes in their experiments. Students will also milk a cow and discover dairy sheep and goats. To register for this program, call 440-256-2122.
STEM+– at Farmpark
CONTENT STANDARDS can be found at lakemetroparks.com/teachers-schools.
Wild in Ohio grades 3–42 hours KEYWORDS Observe living things, habitatsExplore Ohio habitats past and present and learn about state symbols. Examine habitat needs and how each state plant or animal has adapted to life in Ohio during the past 200 years!
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Advanced Linking Up: From Owl Pellets to Food Webs grades 6–81.5 hours KEYWORDS Energy flow, ecosystemsDissect an owl pellet and trace energy through a food chain from the sun to decomposers. Discover how habitat destruction endangers wildlife. Additional charge for owl pellets.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Alien Invaders: Invasive Species Around Us grades 6–8 KEYWORDS Earth’s ecosystems2 hours • April & May only • 45 student maximumStudents learn why non-native species are harmful to the local environment, recognize the interdependence of species and explore the importance of habitat protection through hands-on activities. Then they will “suit-up” to attack one of the most aggressive plants—garlic mustard!
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or Children’s Schoolhouse
Archery Adventure grades 6–82 hours • May–September KEYWORDS Lifetime physical activityHave you ever shot a bow and arrow before? Now is your chance! Students learn the proper safety of the bow and arrow and then have a chance to shoot several rounds on our range and give it their best shot! A at Environmental Learning Center
Biotech Institute grades 6–12 NEW!
3 hours • $10 per student per option KEYWORDS DNA, cloning, geneticsExplore the world of conservation and biotechnology together with the help of Lake Metroparks. Students gain real-world experience as they work together in a fully-functioning biotechnology lab. Classes can enroll in one of all experiences. Option 1: Students study and investigate the science of DNA, from bacterial cloning to DNA fingerprinting. Explore the world of bioluminescence and watch newly-created bacteria glow!Option 2: Restriction enzymes play a huge role in our everyday lives. Students learn how scientists use restriction enzymes to investigate the genetics of organisms in our world and gain real-world knowledge and knowhow of gel electrophoresis.Option 3: Population dynamics is a very important aspect of a healthy ecosystem. Students will understand the structure and function of protein in certain fish, then run a protein gel to learn about the various fish species in Lake Erie and beyond.
STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Bottle Rocket Blast grades 6-8 2 hours KEYWORDS Physics, energy, matterStudents investigate Newton’s laws of motion and apply them to hands-on experiments. They learn that forces cause changes in motion and that motion can be described by its speed and direction. Students work in research teams to design and develop their own project that can survive the force and motion that work against them.
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center or your site
Cleveland Rocks grade 62 hours • Fall, Spring, Summer KEYWORDS Earth’s surface, observations of natureExplore the rock ledges and discover signs of glaciation, erosion and quarrying activities that shaped the area. Test minerals to discover their properties. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Erie and ancient beach ridges.
at Chapin Forest Reservation
Cleveland Soils grades 6–82 hours • Fall, Spring, Summer KEYWORDS Earth’s resources, observations of natureStudents will observe rock layering, texture and erosion as they hike through Sharon Conglomerate ledges and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Erie and ancient beach ridges. Small group soil testing activities will allow for investigation of soil properties and composition.
at Chapin Forest Reservation
Decomposition grades 6–82.5 hours KEYWORDS Ecosystem, interdependence, sustainabilityOrganisms have developed their own natural balance as matter and energy are cycled within the environment. Students will learn more about the various organisms involved with soil decomposition with hands-on experiments. They will also explore how the balance in nature can be upset when non-native species are introduced.
at Environmental Learning Center
Disc Golf grades 6–81 hour KEYWORDS Lifetime physical activity, social interactionsUse new skills throwing a disc (frisbee) through a course set with tees and goal baskets instead of holes. We provide the discs, goal baskets and tees. Enjoy your leisure time outdoors playing this new sport.
at any park or your site
Ecosystems & Energy grade 72.5 hours KEYWORDS Photosynthesis, interactions, biodiversityHow is energy passed from organism to organism in ecosystems? Through data collection and working in research teams, students explore the ecosystems and biomes around them and throughout the world to understand the answer. Students will recognize that certain land characteristics create different areas on earth.
STEM A at Environmental Learning Center or your site
Escape the Yurt grades 4–12 NEW!
2 hours KEYWORDS Code breaking, problem solving, teamworkA virus has been released and you are the only hope to save the planet from an apocalypse! Explore the world of microscopic pathogens and viruses, understand their spread and how to contain them. Once you have the tools and knowledge, try to escape the yurt by solving riddles, puzzles and much more to find the cure!
STEM+– at Environmental Learning Center
Fishing Adventure grades 6–81 hour KEYWORDS Lifetime activity, ecosystemsThis is a program that all kids will fall for hook, line and sinker. We’ve got the pond, fish, poles and we will even bring the worms. Explore our local ecosystems as students learn the sport of fishing. All fish caught are released.
A at Veterans Park, Hidden Lake or Farmpark
Forces & Motion grade 62 hours KEYWORDS Potential/kinetic, friction, gravity, energyStudents investigate Newton’s laws of motion and apply them to hands-on experiments. They learn that forces cause changes in motion and that motion can be described by its speed and direction. Students work in research teams to design and develop their own project that can survive the forces and motion that work against them.
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center
GPS Safari grades 6–81.5 hours KEYWORDS Technology, longitude & latitude, navigationExperience this entertaining adventure game for Global Positioning System beginners. Learn how satellites are used to locate positions on earth. Use GPS units to enter longitude and latitude coordinates to locate waypoints, caches and prize sites.
STEM at any park or your site
One Great Lake grades 6–7 1.5 hours • Fall, Spring, Summer KEYWORDS Interactions, ecosystems, cycles/patternsWe’re all connected and affected! Explore the pathways of water through the atmosphere and through the Great Lakes. Lake Erie affects the climate, agriculture and all of us! Learn what makes Lake Erie so great!
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse, Painesville Township Park, Lake Erie Bluffs, Lakefront Lodge or your site
GRADES 9–12 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
GR
ADES
6-8
GRA
DES
9-1
2 GRAD
ES 9-12
16 17
GRADES 6–8 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
Nature Education programsTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
GRADES 9–12 PROGRAMSTo register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
OUTREACH+–SCIENCE MATH SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION FARM ANIMAL OHIO WILDLIFE STEM STEM A ADAPTED CONTENT STANDARDS can be found at lakemetroparks.com/teachers-schools.
Alien Invaders: Invasive Species Around Us grades 9–12 2 hours • April & May only • 45 student maximum KEYWORDS Earth’s ecosystemsStudents learn why non-native species are harmful to the local environment, recognize the interdependence of species and explore the importance of habitat protection through hands-on activities. Then they will “suit-up” to attack one of the most aggressive plants—garlic mustard!
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or Children’s Schoolhouse
Archery Adventure grades 9–122 hours • May–September KEYWORDS Lifetime physical activityHave you ever shot a bow and arrow before? Now is your chance! Students learn the proper safety of the bow and arrow and then have a chance to shoot several rounds on our range and give it their best shot! A at Environmental Learning Center
Biotech Institute grades 6–12 NEW!
3 hours • $10 per student per option KEYWORDS DNA, cloning, geneticsExplore the world of conservation and biotechnology together with the help of Lake Metroparks. Students gain real-world experience as they work together in a fully-functioning biotechnology lab. Classes can enroll in one of all experiences. Option 1: Students study and investigate the science of DNA, from bacterial cloning to DNA fingerprinting. Explore the world of bioluminescence and watch newly-created bacteria glow!Option 2: Restriction enzymes play a huge role in our everyday lives. Students learn how scientists use restriction enzymes to investigate the genetics of organisms in our world and gain real-world knowledge and knowhow of gel electrophoresis.Option 3: Population dynamics is a very important aspect of a healthy ecosystem. Students will understand the structure and function of protein in certain fish, then run a protein gel to learn about the various fish species in Lake Erie and beyond.
STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Escape the Yurt grades 4–12 NEW!
2 hours KEYWORDS Code breaking, problem solving, teamworkA virus has been released and you are the only hope to save the planet from an apocalypse! Explore the world of microscopic pathogens and viruses, understand their spread and how to contain them. Once you have the tools and knowledge, try to escape the yurt by solving riddles, puzzles and much more to find the cure!
STEM+– at Environmental Learning Center
Fishing Adventure 201 grades 9–121 hour KEYWORDS Lifetime activity, ecosystemsThis a program that all kids will fall for hook, line, and sinker! We’ve got the pond, the fish, the poles and we’ll even bring the worms. Explore our local ecosystems as students learn the sport of fishing. All fish caught will be released.
A at Veterans Park, Hidden Lake or Farmpark
GPS: Know Your Location grades 9–121.5 hours KEYWORDS Technology, longitude & latitude, navigationExperience this entertaining adventure game for Global Positioning System beginners. Learn how satellites are used to locate positions on earth. Use GPS units to enter longitude and latitude coordinates to locate waypoints, caches and prize sites.
STEM at any park or your site
Snowshoe Climatology grades 9–122 hours • January & February KEYWORDS Snowbelt, weather patternsWe will study the science of snow and the weather patterns that produce it in such abundance in this area. Once we learn what makes it happen we will explore the woods on snowshoes and study how the snow has fallen. We will measure temperatures, determine wind directions, and examine snow layers.
STEM at any park or your site
Stream Study grades 9–122.5 hours • spring, summer, fall KEYWORDS Watersheds, abiotic/biotic, hydrologic cycleWhat makes a stream healthy? Students journey to Jordan Creek to get an up-close look and feel of the water, its inhabitants and the life around it. Water quality testing, fish and insect identification and geology of the area are just some of the topics with hands-on activities they will experience.
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Survivor: Eco-protectors grades 9–121 hour KEYWORDS Team building, leadership skills, biomeStudents become members of a biome trying to overcome global environmental challenges that affect their survival. The biomes compete in mental and physical challenges. Teamwork and leadership skills are tested to find the ultimate Eco-Protector.
A at any park or your site
World Capture the Flag grades 9–121.5 hours KEYWORDS Teamwork, strategy, social interactionsGet to know park trails and read trail maps. Teams collect trail flags and flags from different countries as they develop a strategy to “capture” the opposing team. The highest score wins and there may be a few surprises along the way that could change the game. Teamwork and leadership skills are tested to capture your opponent.
at Chapin Forest Reservation, Chagrin River Park or your site or your site
Owls: Engineered for Stealth grades 6–81.5 hours KEYWORDS Adaptations, environment, predator/preyStudents will explore owls in depth to better understand how they live in nature. They will learn how nature has engineered the owl to be a silent hunter. Students will also discover special adaptations of this exquisite species and how they use these traits to survive and succeed in many environments. Owl ecology will be studied to see how owls fit into their natural environments.
STEM at Penitentiary Glen Reservation or your site
Plate Tectonics grades 6–8 1 hour KEYWORDS Forces, physical EarthA density flow model will lead to observation of plate motion and ocean floor spreading. Hands-on small group activities will demonstrate convection currents and plate boundaries.
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Children’s Schoolhouse or your site
Stream Study grades 7–82.5 hours • spring, summer, fall KEYWORDS Watersheds, abiotic/biotic, hydrologic cycleWhat makes a stream healthy? Students journey to Jordan Creek to get an up-close look and feel of the water, its inhabitants and the life around it. Water quality testing, fish and insect identification and geology of the area are just some of the topics with hands-on activities they will experience.
+– STEM at Environmental Learning Center
Survivor: A Global Eco-challengegrades 6–8 • 1 hour KEYWORDS Team building, leadership skillsStudents become a member of a biome trying to overcome global environmental challenges that affect their survival. The biomes compete in mental and physical challenges. Teamwork and leadership skills are tested to find the ultimate Eco-Protector.
A at any park or your site
The Climate for Snowshoes grades 6–82 hours • January & February KEYWORDS Snowbelt, weather patternsWe will study the science of snow and the weather patterns that produce it in such abundance in this area. Once we learn what makes it happen, we will explore the woods on snowshoes and study how the snow has fallen. We will measure temperatures, determine wind directions, and examine snow layers.
STEM at any park or your site
Trail Capture the Flag grades 6–81.5 hours KEYWORDS Teamwork, strategy, social interactionsProgram is specialized for each grade level. Get to know park trails and read trail maps. Teams collect trail flags with point values and develop a strategy to “capture” the opposing team. The highest score wins and there may be a few surprises along the way that could change the game. Teamwork and leadership skills are tested to capture your opponent.
at Chapin Forest Reservation, Chagrin River Park or your site or your site
PRES
CHO
OL–
GR
ADE
2
OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS To register for these programs, call 440-358-7275
PROGRAM NAME PAGE PROGRAM FOR GRADES:
PRE K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archery Adventure 7 • • • • • • • • • • • •Cross-country Ski Adventure 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Disc Golf 15 • • •
Dogsled Adventure 11 • • •
Escape the Yurt NEW! 12 • • • • • • • • •
Fishing Adventure 15 • • •Fishing Adventure 201 17 • • • •Fishing for Fun 12 • • •GPS: Know Your Location 17 • • • •
GPS Safari 15 • • •
Kayak Adventure 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • •Pirate Adventure 9 • • •Santa’s Workshop 9 • • • •Snowshoe Adventure 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Survivor: A Global Eco-challenge 13 • • • • • •
Survivor: Eco-protectors 17 • • • •
Trail Capture the Flag 16 • • •
World Capture the Flag 17 • • • •
OUTREACH program, travels to your site
PROGRAM NAME PAGE PROGRAM FOR GRADES:
PRE K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Animals & People 7 •Apples! 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Barnyard Goes to School 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Biodiversity Bonanza 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Crops & Critters 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Discover Maple Syrup 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Energy through the Farm 3 •Farm Animals & Me 8 •Farm Animals Up Close 8 • •Farmyard Families 8 •Fiber Arts from the Farm NEW! 3 • • • • •Grist for the Meal 12 • • •Harvest Time 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Ice Cream 12 • • •
Little Lambs & Little Sprouts 8 • •Little Red Hen 8 • • • •
Native Americans: Ohio’s First Farmers
13 • • •
Pizza Farm 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Quilts 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Springtime on the Farm 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Stone Soup 10 • •Studies in Biodiversity 3 •The Chemistry of Cheese Making
14 • • •
The Right-sized Pizza: From the Farm to You
10 • • •
FARM-ORIENTED PROGRAMS To register for these programs, call 440-256-2122 option 3 OUTREACH program,
travels to your site
1918
PROGRAM NAME PAGE PROGRAM FOR GRADES:
PRE K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Linking Up: From Owl Pellets to Food Webs
12 • •
Measurement: Mass to Volume
12 •
Mission to Mars NEW! 3 •
Nature’s Gifts 8 • • •
Night Creatures 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
No Place Like Home 9 • • • •
One Great Lake 15 • •
Operation Worm Watch 9 • •
Owls: Engineered for Stealth 16 • • •
Owls: The Night Shift 13 •
Park-wise Puppets Presents 9 • •
Picky Eaters, Sticky Seeds 3 • • • •
Plate Tectonics 16 • • •
Raptor Encounters 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Seasonal Discoveries 9 • • • • • • •
Sensational Senses 10 • • •
Snowshoe Climatology 17 • • • •
Soap Bubble Chemistry 10 • • •
Sounds of Nature NEW! 3 • • •
StarLab: Biodiversity of the Night
4 • • •
StarLab: Constellation Investigation
4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
StarLab: Orbit Odyssey 4 • •
StarLab: Solar & Lunar Cycles 4 •
StarLab: Starlight Express— Astronomy for Little Ones
4 • •
StarLab: Sun, Moon & Stars 4 • •
Stream Study 16 • • • • • •Talking Bones 13 • • •
The Climate for Snowshoes 16 • • •
Wacky Waters 10 • • • •
Walk About Wildlife 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Weather Explorers 3 •
Wee Weatherwatchers 10 • •
Wild in Ohio 10 • • • • • •
21
PROGRAM NAME PAGE PROGRAM FOR GRADES:
PRE K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A Big Splash: The Wonders of Water
7 • •
A Spider Named Charlotte NEW! 3 • • •Adopt An Animal 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Adopt Apollo NEW! 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Advanced Linking Up: From Owl Pellets to Food Webs
14 • • •
Alien Invaders: Invasive Species Around Us
11 • • • • • • • • • •
Animal Architects 3 •
Animals through Time 3 •
Apollo Project: Bald Eagle 5 • • • • • • •
Apollo Encounter NEW! 5 • • • • • •
Biomimicry & Trees 3 •Biospheres 3 •
Biotech Institute NEW! 14 • • • • • • •
Bird Beak Buffet 3 •
Bottle Rocket Blast 14 • • •
Chair Factory Falls: A Link to the Past
11 •
Changes in Motion 7 • •
Cleveland Rocks 11 • • • •Cleveland Soils 11 • • • • • •CSI: Wildlife 11 •
Decomposition 15 • • •Decomposition in Action 11 •Ecosystems & Energy 15 •
Environmental & Climatic Changes
11 •
Erosion & Deposition 11 •Feathers, Fur & Scales 5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Feelin’ Wild: Textures Found in Nature
8 • •
Forces & Motion 12 • •Fossil Find 12 •Fossil Hunters 8 •Interactions in Ecosystems 12 •It’s Alive! 8 • • • •Kindergarten Rocks, Soils Rule!
8 • •
Lake Effects 12 • • •
NATURE, ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS To register for these programs, call 440-358-7275 OUTREACH program,
travels to your site
(continued on next page)
NATURE, ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS To register for these programs, call 440-358-7275 OUTREACH program,
travels to your site
23
Big
Cree
k
Gully Brook
Grand River
Arcola Creek
Chagrin River
Red Creek
Mill Creek
Pier
son
Cree
k
Kellogg Creek
Ellis
on C
reek
Marsh Creek
Ward Creek
McM
ackin
Cre
ek
Heisley Creek
Phelps Creek
Grand
Rive
r
Big
Cree
k
Marsh Creek
Chagrin River
Paine Creek
Arco
la C
reek
Grand River
Chagrin River
E. Branch Chagrin River
E. Branch Chagrin River
E. B
ranc
h Ch
agrin
Riv
er
Corporation Ditch
Jordan Creek
Grand River
East Creek
Grand River
Grand River
Bates Creek
Grand River
Paine Creek
Kellogg Creek
Arcola Creek
Paine Creek
Big Cr
eek
Gran
d Ri
ver
90
2
2
90
244
90
90
271
6
20
20
20
20
6
608
84
640
91
306
84
283
283
535307
283
91
615
174
528
44
306
84
86
84
84
River
Mentor
North Ridge
Ford
Euclid
Vine
Lane
Cent
er
Doc
k
Erie
Chapel
Mor
ley
Middle Ridge
Chill
icot
he
Auburn
South Ridge
Interstate 90
Ravenna
Ross
Eagle
Jackson
Carter
Woo
d
Call
Johnnycake Ridge
Main
Painesville Warren
Hop
kins
Paine
Dayton
Trask
Radcliffe
Ridge
Euclid Chardon
Benn
ett
Tayl
or
Reyn
olds
Heisl
ey
State 44
State 2
Doty
Hig
h
Sperry
Warner
Vrooman
East
Seeley
Leroy Center
Crile
Callo
w
Lost
Nat
ion
Eucilid Chardon
Lake Shore
Gar
field
Coun
ty L
ine
E 305
Bish
op
Prouty
Lake
Kniff
en
Baldwin
Madison
Walnut
Kirtland Chardon
Mcm
acki
n Hub
bard
Her
mita
ge
Boot
h
Riverside
Little Mountain
Antio
ch
Blai
r
Huntoon
Bate
s
Bank
Proc
tor
Townline
Markell
Kirtland
Colburn
Balch
Har
dy
Cord
uroy
Hart
Brak
eman
Girdled
Munson
S O
M C
ente
r
Hob
art
Sum
mer
STATE 2
Lockwood
Concord Hambden
Narrows
Emer
son
Cascade
King
Mem
oria
l
Andrews
N C
ount
y Li
ne
Pelton
Char
don
Mad
ison
Arco
la
Pinecrest
Lero
y Tho
mps
on
South State
Hyd
er
Dewe
y
Inte
rsta
te 2
71
BLAC
KMOR
E
Broc
kway
Liberty
CLARK
Maple Grove
Win
chel
l
Indian Point
E 288
Sixth
PERR
Y PA
RK
Harper
St Clair
Olive
Ellison
BAKE
R
Broa
dmoo
r
CHAD
WIC
K
East
Erie
Worden
S.O.M. Center
Klas
en
Saxton
River
Hyde
r
State 44
Eagle
Har
t
Erie
Rive
r
GirdledS O M Center
Worden
Interstate 90
Interstate 90
East Erie
Lake
Sho
re
Chillic
othe
Stat
e 44
Hopkins
River Sper
ry
Cent
er
River
Lake
Coun
ty L
ine
Prouty
Eagle
Bate
s South Ridge
LibertyLake Metroparks Farmpark8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6)Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park9045 Baldwin Rd.Kirtland Hills, Ohio 44060
Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center7250 Alexander Rd.Concord Twp., Ohio 44077
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd.Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center at Penitentiary Glen Reservation8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd.Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park301 Huntington Beach Dr.Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
Chapin Forest Reservation9938 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306)Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Pine Lodge Ski Center10381 Hobart Rd.Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Visit lakemetroparks.com for driving directions and location information or inquire when requesting a program.
Lake MetroparksEDUCATION FACILITIES
22
Education Services• Most Lake Metroparks facilities are wheelchair accessible and maintain first aid stations. • Scholarships are available to groups with financial need; please inquire when you call for a reservation. • Teacher guides complement most programs with pre- and post-visit activities, background information and a listing of how the program aligns with Ohio’s Academic Content Standards.• Custom program packages can be created for year-round, multi-visit programs or grant projects. Lake Metroparks’ staff collaborates with area teachers to develop customized programs that make full use of our facilities’ potential to reinforce concepts and skills in science, language arts, history, math, nutrition or art in themed units on farming, nature, recreation, physical education, health or related topics.• Invite us to your next staff meeting for a 15-minute presentation on Lake Metroparks’ education or recreation programs.
Gift Shops & Lunch OptionsTake home a souvenir! A wide variety of nature- and farm-themed gifts and educational items are available to enhance your visit. • The Nature Store at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center is open daily 9 am to 4:30 pm• Farmpark’s Gift Shop is open 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm Sunday.Pre-ordered lunches are available at Farmpark only.Student lunches are available from J&J Cafe at Farmpark. Choose a hot or cold lunch. Cost is between $3.25 and $8 per student lunch. Lunches must be ordered at least two weeks in advance. Call 440-669-6418 for a lunch and/or snack menu and to place an order. Payment is made directly to J&J Cafe.
Professional DevelopmentLake Metroparks offers professional development opportunities, many in cooperation with Lake Erie College or NEOEA. These weekend and summer workshops enhance educator knowledge and understanding of science, social studies and math and are aligned with Ohio’s Academic Content Standards. We welcome the opportunity to work with professional development committees to develop and present workshops to fulfill teacher certification requirements. To schedule an in-service or receive information on upcoming professional development opportunities, call 440-358-7275.
Gifted & After School ProgramsLake Metroparks is excited to offer an incredible array of gifted and after school programs. In fact, many of the programs listed in this book can be adapted or developed to fit extracurricular school activities. Clubs, gifted programs and special groups or programs are invited to schedule any of our program offerings. We can also develop multi-session programs on a variety of topics to fit your needs. These programs can be scheduled at Lake Metroparks facilities or can be brought to your school or organization. Does your Gifted Education teacher need a series of six programs on a special topic? We can do that! Do you have an Ecology Club looking for a special eco program or environmental adventure? We can do that too! Call any of our facilities for more information.
Teacher AmbassadorsAt Lake Metroparks, we know this statement is true: Most organizations find success by listening carefully to the ideas of their customers.
We invite teacher representatives from schools across northern Ohio to participate in our Teacher Ambassador Program. These Teacher Ambassadors help Lake Metroparks by sharing their feedback, opinions and best practices to help improve our program offerings and more.
The commitment in time is minimal—we are simply looking for your school’s opinions and ideas—all in an effort to improve our programs to meet the needs of your students and to help you do more with less. If you are interested in joining the Teacher Ambassador Program, please contact Becky at [email protected].
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Chapin Forest Reservation
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park
Environmental Learning Center
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Lake Metroparks Registration Department11211 Spear Rd.Concord Twp., Ohio 44077
Pass it on!Be sure to share the great ideas inside and pass this program guide on to a colleague! Lake Metroparks encourages the conservation and wise use of natural resources and supports recycling. Please help to reduce waste—share this publication with your colleagues.
Please circulate to: Curriculum coordinators Science specialists Science Club advisors PTO/PTU leaders Homeschoolers Aftercare coordinators Librarians Physical Education teachers
printed on recycled paper
Registration ChecklistPlease have this information ready before you call:____Name of your school/group____Name of the contact person____Name of the teacher(s) (if different from contact)____School mailing address____Email address ____School phone number____Home phone number of contact person____Program title/topic ____Date* ____Alternate date*____Arrival time ____Program starting time____Length of program ____Departure time____Number of students ____Number of adult chaperones____Age/grade of students____Transportation: car/bus____Special needs or requests
Optional: Will you be eating lunch in the park?____Students will bring lunch____We will pre-order lunch (available at Farmpark only)*Farmpark is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDWilloughby OHPermit No. 10