August-June
On this journey, we’ll answer the question: what exactly is sustainable agriculture? Then, you lead the way as we go on a fictional quest to build your own sustainable farm!
Standards:
ENV.ER.1: Energy resources
ENV.ER.4: Soil and land
ENV.GP.4: Sustainability
ENV.GP.7: Food production and availability
Vocabulary:
Customized based on your classroom curriculum and field trip objectives
August-June
The connections and interactions of energy and matter between Earth’s spheres are shown during the study of the forest and field habitats at Greenacres. Students will investigate the interconnectedness within habitats and the understanding of the complex relationships between them, including both abiotic and biotic factors.
Standards:
Vocabulary:
ecosystem, population dynamics, habitat, species interactions
August-June
The health of a stream can be assessed in several different ways. Students will perform chemical, physical, and biological studies of a local Greenacres stream, and make conclusions about water quality and impacts of human activity on surface waters.
Standards:
Vocabulary:
biological, physical, chemical, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, macroinvertebrate
August-June
Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. Students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about the inquiry process.
Standards:
Vocabulary:
observation, investigation, comparative question, data, analysis