Pre-K to Grade 4 Science and Nature “In and Out of the Classroom”

Sponsored by

                                                    The Salem State Collaborative 

 

Location: Lynnfield High School

Presenters: Cyndy Bourquard and Lisa Hutchings

Joppa Flats Massachusetts Audubon

Audience: Pre-K to Grade 4 Classroom Teachers

Dates: Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6

Time:  3:30 – 6 PM

PDP’s: 10 Hours

Fee:     $45 for Member Districts                 $175    for non-Member Districts

 

Session I: Bringing Nature Into the Classroom

MAS staff will show you the benefits of setting up simple but effective discovery centers in your classroom by bringing nature indoors. This program demonstrates the importance of child-generated investigations, observations and organizing of data. Activities include setting up simple terraria, sensory focus stations and designing creature “comfort zones” in your classroom. All teacher handouts and materials included.

 

Session II: Schoolyard Science

Turn everyday recess into a focused science activity! MAS staff will prepare a variety of activities and experiments that demonstrate simple steps to make the most of your school yard and open spaces. Weather patterns, soil sampling, microhabitats, and collecting techniques and tools will be introduced. Schoolyard surveying tips and all teacher handouts will be provided. Note: Program will be conducted outdoors if weather permits.

 

Session III: Seasonal Adaptations

Whether preparing for winter or waking up to spring, seasons mean change for all living things. Adaptations, habitats, tracks and signs are the focus and environmental stresses and challenges are the focus of this 2.5 hour workshop. Activities presented can be modified for the field or the classroom. Teacher handouts and materials are included. Note: Program will be conducted outdoors if weather permits.

 

Session IV: Going Green!

This workshop introduces a wide variety of simple and fun practices that celebrate renewable resources and demonstrates smart environmental choices. Come learn simple and effective ways to teacher  your students how to conduct a home survey that will show them how much energy, water, and electricity they use in their home and simple activities and experiments that teach them how to reduce, reuse and recycle! Activities include vermicomposting, landscaping ideas, air and noise pollution indicators, and more. Teacher handouts and materials are included.

 

Please register at our website www.salemcollaborative.org, or email the following information to Jim Kearns at registration@salemcollaborative.org.  If you have registration questions, please either email (preferred) or call Jim at 781-771-4860.

Make checks or Purchase Orders payable to CPMSIE and Bring to the First Session

DEADLINE to sign up for Science and Nature “In and Out of the Classroom is Jan. 9th.

 

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