Home School Series
Dec 31st, 2008 by superintendent
Metea County Park is offering a home school science enrichment program for all school age students in three age groups plus our new preschool age group (4 &5).
Preschool (Ages 4 & 5)
Beginner (GRADE 1-3)
Intermediate (GRADE 4-6)
Advanced (GRADE 7-12)
Upcoming Sessions are held on Thursdays, February 18th and March 18th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Metea County Park Nature Center. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PREPAY by February 15 by phone at 260.449.3778 or by emailing Ron Divelbiss at rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org or stop by the Nature Center.
NO WALKINS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE PROGRAM!!!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM
The fee for the program is $10.00 per student, $4.00 per adult (at least one parent/guardian is required for each family) and includes BOTH sessions. Classes fill up quickly, so reserve your space and please note that your space will NOT be reserved until you have paid. Classes begin promptly at 2:00 pm!!
This series session include these topics by age group
PRESCHOOL (ages 4-5) Min. 5 Max. 20 participants - must be prepaid!
Session 1 - Birding for Beginners.
Learn the basics of classifying, identifying and enjoying the birds of Metea. Time is divided between the classroom, hiking, and the bird observation area. Hiking is easy and a snack is provided.
Session 2 - Animal Homes
Build a home, study a wasp factory, and look for where animals live. Snack is provided!
BEGINNER (grades 1-3) Min. 5 Max. 20 participants - must be prepaid!
Session 1 - Birding for Beginners.
Learn the basics of classifying, identifying and enjoying the birds of Metea. Time is divided between the classroom, hiking, and the bird observation area. Hiking is easy and a snack is provided.
Session 2 - Quest for Spring
Quest for Spring with an emphasis on Skunk Cabbage!. This will be a hike in the woods so dress appropriately!
INTERMEDIATE (grades 4-6) Min 5 Max. 20 participants - must be prepaid!
Session 1 - Animal myths.
Are daddy-long-legs the most poisonous spider? Do squirrels get rabies? Learn the truth about our animal friends (and not some Internet rumor).
Session 2 - Birding for Beginners.
Learn the basics of classifying, identifying and enjoying the birds of Metea. Time is divided between the classroom, hiking, and the bird observation area. Hiking is easy.
ADVANCED (grades 7-12) Min. 5 Max. 20 participants - must be prepaid!
Session 1 - The Use and Care of the Compound Microscope - pt. 1
This 2 hour program is an introduction to or a review of the compound microscope.
Session 2 - The Use and Care of the Compound Microscope - pt. 2
We will apply what we learned abou the microscope in part 1 to study plant and animal cells.
