Outdoor Environmental Potpourri
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. James Davies,
Science Education Endeavor, Prairie
du Chien, WI
GRADE LEVEL: K-4
SUBJECTS: Science
This course is a veritable
smorgasbord of unique, fun and
interesting environmental topics and
techniques to utilize the vast
resources outside your classroom.
Designed as an outdoor application
course, you will receive training
and hands-0n application with
construction of systems to
investigate microhabitats and other
"hands-on" projects for the
classroom.
Participants will:
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Observe common organisms
(producers, consumers &
decomposers)
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Set up systems for extended
classroom observation and
investigations
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Observe and discuss all major
components of a functional
ecosystem
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Learn how these components
interact
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Use sampling techniques
utilizing inexpensive equipment
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Learn many secrets that will
improve your knowledge of these
habitats
Whether you take the students
outdoors or bring the outdoor
environment to them in the
classroom, this course will improve
your understanding of the complex
and sensitive environment in which
we live.
Wisconsin Teacher Standards
Addressed: 1,4,5,6,7,9,10
Wisconsin Academic Standards
Addressed: Environmental Education
A,B,C,D,E; Science A,B,C,D,E,F;
Mathematics A,B,D
