for grades: prek & kindergarten
Who Lives at the Pond?
A visit to the pond will introduce young students to the specific animals that inhabit the pond ecosystem. Your program begins with an interactive discussion about the many fascinating and wonderful creatures that make the pond their home. A museum educator will then lead students on a short hike to the wetlands. On the way, children will have picture field guides to help them take a closer look for red wing black birds, cattails, geese and more! Then, students will head to the pond’s edge where they get a first hand look at the many tiny creatures that live just below the surface.
Concepts presented in this program include:
Habitat
Animals .and Plants: different forms of living things
Color
Animal Movement
Counting
Matching Pictures to live animals, image recognition
field trip only (no in-school option)
Program Length: 60 minutes
10-20 minute presentation
10 minute walk to wetland
20-30 minute pond exploration
15 minute return walk and clean-up
5-15 minute conclusion
Picnic area available upon request
Program Cost:
$200 for up to 25 students
Staff is free
Location: Outdoor Discovery Center (120 Muser Dr. Cornwall NY, 12518)