Register
for one or all of these classes by clicking the class name hyperlink, at www.wetland.org, or by calling 410-745-9620:
November
15, 2013: 9am- 4pm Project WET 2.0
Participants
will gain access to a newly revised Project WET guide with 64 multidisciplinary
water-related activities for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Excite your students with innovative activities that are hands-on, easy to use
and fun! Project WET activities teach about water resources through
investigative, easy-to-use activities that incorporate a variety of formats,
discuss local and global topics, and involve students in a variety of community
service projects. Cost: $10 facility fee
November
16, 2013: 9am- 4pm Project WILD
Participants
will gain access to over 100 different curriculum activities that are designed
to teach students to appreciate and understand wildlife and natural resources
while learning basic skills in science, social students, language arts, math,
art, music and physical education. The program is designed for educators of all
types who work with children from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Cost: $10
facility fee
December
11, 2013: 10am- 4pm WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands
WOW!
introduces participants to wetland ecology through a study of the three
parameters of wetlands: vegetation, soils and hydrology. Participants will also
learn about wetland functions and values by utilizing K-12 cross curricular,
inquiry based activities. Leave with a wetland resource guide with over 50
hands-on, multidisciplinary activities in lesson plan format, and ideas for student
action projects. Cost: $35
December
12, 2013: 10am- 4pm Rain Gardens as Outdoor
Classrooms
This
course introduces educators to the concept of rain gardens and their value as
schoolyard habitats. Participants will understand how rain gardens benefit the
environment by improving the watershed and how they can be used as an extension
of the classroom. Participants will leave with the basic knowledge of how to
plan, design and implement a rain garden from start to finish. Cost: $40
December
13, 2013: 10am- 4pm POW! The Planning of Wetlands
Participants
will learn the step-by-step process for creating or enhancing wetlands on
school grounds or within the community. POW! guides participants through
wetland design and construction with the goal of utilizing the habitat as an
outdoor classroom. Leave with cross curricular activities that allow students
to participate in the design, installation, and monitoring of a schoolyard
wetland habitat. Cost: $40
Space
is limited. Please register no later
than two weeks prior to each course.
For
additional information or to register please visit www.wetland.org,
click the class name hyperlink, or call Kate Frase.
Katelin
Mielke Frase
Senior
Educator
WOW!
Facilitator Network Coordinator
Environmental
Concern
410-745-9620
ext. 219 - phone
410-745-3517
- fax
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