High School Level Education Programs
Water Quality Assessment (2 hours - up to 30 students)
Students will use scientific monitoring devices to perform a chemical analysis of the Lynches River including temperature, pH, phosphates/nitrate levels, and dissolved oxygen levels to determine overall water quality.
• PS-1.1, PS-1.2, PS-1.3, PS-1.4, PS-1.5, PS-1.6, PS-1.9, PS-3.7, B-1.1, B-1.2, B-1.3, B-1.4, B-1.5, B-1.6, B-1.9, C-1.1, C-1.2, C-1.3, C-1.4, C-1.5, C-1.6, C-1.8, C-6.5, C-6.6, P-1.1, P-1.2, P-1.3, P-1.4, P-1.5, P-1.6, P-1.7, P-1.9, P-1.10, ES-1.1, ES-1.2, ES-1.3, ES-1.5, ES-1.6, ES-1.7, ES-1.9, ES-1.10, ES-5.1, ES-5.2, ES-5.5, ES-5.8
Lost in the Wild (2 hours - up to 30 students)
Students must work as a team during this "survival" activity. Students will use a map and compass to find the resources needed to survive in the wilderness and ultimately be rescued in this physically involved activity.
• PS-1.2, PS-1.3, PS-1.5, PS-1.9, B-1.2, B-1.3, B-1.5, B-1.9, C-1.2, C-1.3, C-1.5, C-1.8, P-1.1, P-1.2, P-1.3, P-1.5, P-1.10, ES-1.1, ES-1.2, ES-1.3, ES-1.5, ES-1.10
More Information
Programs begin promptly at 10:00am and run until 11:30am. All programs (except high school levels) include a themed nature walk. Students will be divided into two groups and will rotate through the two 45 minute sessions/activities.
Programs occur rain or shine! When preparing for your field trip, please encourage your students to wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for outdoor activities (including off-trail walking) and weather conditions.
Bring your lunch and enjoy the day—picnic tables are available! Also, be sure to visit the Environmental Discovery Center and canopy walk.
