Using dip-nets, student will explore ponds and wetlands to discover and observe amphibians, learn about growth, lifecycle changes and adaptations of aquatic life. A focus on frogs will teach students the importance of keeping our waters clean and pollution free, and maintaining habitat for survival. Differences between cold- and warm-blooded animals, and how they regulate body temperature will also be discussed. This program consists of a guided hike allowing students to asses the impact humans have on the quality of air and water as well as the impact on aquatic species.

Target Audience: Grade 2 (Age 7-8).

Offered: March 1st - November 30th

Program Length: Full Day - generally 3.5 hrs (10AM-1:30 PM) unless otherwise noted. Students will have lunch by the river.  

Overall Goals

1. assess ways in which the actions of humans have an impact on the quality of air and water, and ways in which the quality of air and water has an impact on living things;

2. investigate the characteristics of air and water and the visible/invisible effects of and changes to air and/or water in the environment;

3. demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which air and water are used by living things to help them meet their basic needs.