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Waste Reduction and Recycling Presentations | Washington County Department of Public Health & Environment
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Source Reduction - Recycling
Washington County offers presentations to classrooms that have incorporated waste reduction and/or recycling into the curriculum. Topics covered include a hands-on packaging comparison exercise as well as information on what can be recycled and a demonstration of what new products are made from our recyclables.
Web Site: http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=603
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A Field Guide to Christian Environmental Education | Joel Light
Resource type: Guide - Speaker
Topics: Stewardship - Earth - Education
This guide provides the necessary framework and information that can help establish a solid foundation on which individuals can build their Christian environmental education programs. Collectively, this book features the responses to a survey on the integration of Christian education and environmental education from professionals in the field of Christian environmental education.
This field guide is divided into 16 sections-Understanding the Basics; Curriculum; Scriptures; Theology; Virtues, Values, and Rights; Provisions and Human Threats; Environmental Education Activities and Topics; Ideas for Integration; Staff Training; Mission and Vision; Outcomes and/or Goals; Concepts and Objectives; Resources; Environmental Education Politics/Arguments; Words of Advice; and References.
Joel is also available for speaking and training purposes for organizations, schools, home schools, and congregations.
About the Author
Joel Light lives with his wife Anna, and his son, Jonah, in the Twin Cites area of Minnesota, where he can often be found in a canoe or kayak, spending as much time as possible enjoying and exploring God's Creation. Joel has a bachelor's degree in biology from Northland College in Ashland, WI. He also has a master's degree in education, with an emphasis in environmental education and natural science. He currently teaches biology at Northwestern College. He also teaches environmental themed graduate courses at Hamline University. Joel was formerly the lead naturalist and day-camp coordinator at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, MN, where he taught environmental and outdoor educational programs and directed their summer day camp program. Before that he and his wife directed Camp Aldersgate in Iowa. Joel comes from a long history of involvement with camps as both a camper and a counselor. He has extensive experience leading and developing environmental education programs in both Christian and secular situations.
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Air Quality | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Speaker
Topics: Air - Pollution - Environmental Health - Pollution Prevention
Students will learn about:
- Importance of good air quality on our health and future
- Health and environmental implications of burn barrels
- Description of air quality monitoring and equipment
- How to find the Detroit Lakes air quality status
- Air quality and relation to global warming
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
abiotic factors
cause and effect
cycles
reciprocity
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 6-8, 9-12:
Grades 6 - 8
C-2 The output from a social or natural system can become the input to other parts of social and natural systems.
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
Grades 9 - 12 (adult)
D-4 It is not always possible to predict accurately the result of changing some part or connection between social and natural systems.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
6.I.A.1 - The student will distinguish between scientific evidence and personal opinion.
6.I.B.1 - The student will identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation and those that cannot.
7.I.A.1 - The student will recognize how scientific knowledge is subject to change as new evidence becomes available, or as new theories cause scientists to look at old observations differently.
8.I.A.1 - The student will explain and give examples of how science can be used to make informed ethical decisions by identifying likely consequences of particular actions.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientists can conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations to more complex systems.
9-12.I.C.4 - The student will know that technological changes and scientific advances are often accompanied by social, political, environmental and economic changes.
MINNESOTA HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
9-12.V.D.1: Students will recognize changes over time in nearby landscapes, resulting from human occupation.
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Web Site: http://www.pca.state.mn.us
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Amazing Sharks | Rob Ellos Presentations
Resource type: Program - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Zoology - Habitat - Conservation - Education
In this exciting assembly program, Rob uses shark jaws and teeth, shark models, shark slides, sharks in specimen bottles, shark jab poles/shark tags, a chain mail glove, etc.. to show where sharks live, what they eat, how they behave, and what the real risk of a shark attack is. And student help in 2 demonstrations show shark sizes, and how sharks are tagged and studied by scientists, show that sharks are NOT an evil creature, but rather an important link in ocean ecology, and why many sharks need to be protected.
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Animal Adaptations: Beavers & their habitat | Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Speaker - Program
Topics: Habitat - Natural Sciences - Wildlife - Wetlands
This Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge fieldtrip includes a nature walk through active beaver habitat, an educational beaver video, and an interactive program on beaver adaptations. Students will also record measurements of cut trees, this data will be available for later classroom use. The visitor center includes hands-on exhibits of the species and habitat native to the area, including a replica beaver and lodge for close up viewing. For grades 3-5.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Ecosystem
Habitat
Niche
Species
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5:
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B- 2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 3 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The Students will recognize that plants and animals have different structures that serve various functions.
Grade 4 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The student will know that living things can be sorted into groups in many ways according to their varied characteristics, structures and behaviors.
Grade 4 - IV Life Science, E. Biological Populations Change Over Time, The student will know that biological populations change over time.
MINNESOTA HISTORY AND SOCIAL STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 3 - I. US History. C. Many Peoples and Cultures meet in the Making of North America.
Grade 4, 5 - I. US History. A. Pre-history through 1607. The student will understand that large and diverse American Indian Nations were the original inhabitants of North America.
II. Minnesota History. B. Contact and Fur Trade 1600 - 1810. The student will demonstrate knowledge of early explorers and fur traders in Minnesota and the impact of the fur trade on both European and Native societies.
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Web Site: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac
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Animal Menagerie - A program offered by Headwaters Science Center | John Mathisen
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Natural Sciences - Wildlife
This program introduces visitors to the live animals on display at the Science Center. Discussion includes the care and feeding of animals as pets, proper handling techniques, and interesting facts. The program is available by prior arrangement anytime during normal hours or off-site. It normally lasts about 1/2 hour, but can be extended. Advance registration is necessary to ensure
staff and facilities are available.
Web Site: http://www.HSCBemidji.org
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Aquatic Habitat for the Classroom | Becker Pet & Garden, Detroit Lakes Lon & Sallie Eikren
Resource type: Speaker - Exhibit/Display - Field Trip/Tour
Topics: Water - Eco-systems - Fish - Habitat
Build an aquarium in your classroom. Aquariums are a living example of how an ecosystem works. Students will see how this aquatic system works from the parts of a functional aquatic habitat to oxygen needs and the cycle of how the fish waste feeds plants. Your aquarium ecosystem will have guppies/babies, snails, plants, etc.
When you purchase the equipment - owners of Becker Pet & Garden in Detroit Lakes will explain the entire process as they help you build the ecosystem. The range for a 10 gallon is $50-75 for filters, lights, etc. Your class can also visit the store to pick out the equipment, beware that because of the size of the store they can do a maximum of one class at a time. The more specific the topics/concepts the teacher requests the more helpful it is for staff to plan a meaningful activity. This aquarium activity is geared to grades 2 - 5.
Choose to purchase your aquarium at Becker Pet & Garden and make it an educational experience. Becker Pet & Garden - Phone 218-847-8265.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Habitat
Niche
Ecosystem
Population
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES PreK-2:
A-3 When the parts of social systems and natural systems are put together, they can do things they couldn't do by themselves.
B-2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 2 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The student will recognize that plants and animals have life cycles.
Grade 2 - IV. Life Science, C. Interdependence of Life. The students will understand that organisms live in different environments.
Grade 3 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The Students will recognize that plants and animals have different structures that serve various functions.
4.I.A.1 - The student will explore the uses and effects of science in our interaction with the natural world.
5.IV.F.2- The student will use food webs to describe the relationships among producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem in Minnesota.
5.IV.F.3- The student will recognize that organisms are growing, dying and decaying, and that their matter is recycled.
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Aquatic Insects and Water Quality Presentation | Moriya Rufer, M.Sc. Aquatic Entomology
Resource type: Exhibit/Display - Guide - Speaker - Web Site
Topics: Conservation - Diversity - Lake - Rivers
This lesson consists of an aquatic insect collection, identification guide, and web site all presented by a speaker. The lesson is about aquatic insects and water quality of lakes and streams. The students will learn some basics on the role of aquatic insects in lakes and streams and learn to identify some common insects that can indicate good or poor water quality. It also illustrates to students the diversity of insects and conservation of our water resources.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Elementary Level:
Habitat
Tropic Levels
Similarities and Differences
Cycles (life cycles)
Secondary Level:
Cause and effect
Diversity (Biodiversity)
Ecosystem
Similarities and differences
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5, 6-8, 9-12:
Grades 3 - 5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
Grades 6 - 8
C-2 The output from a social or natural system can become the input to other parts of social and natural systems.
Grades 9 - 12 (adult)
D-3 Feedback of output from some parts of a managed social or natural system can be used to bring it closer to desired results.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3.I.B.1 - The student will ask questions about the natural world that can be investigated scientifically.
3.IV.C.2 - The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism.
4.I.A.1 - The student will explore the uses and effects of science on our interaction with the natural world.
4.I.B.1 - The student will recognize when comparisons might not be fair because some conditions are not kept the same.
5.I.B.1 - The student will perform a controlled experiment supported by the evidence.
5.IV.E.1 - The student will recognize that individuals of the same species differ in their characteristics and that sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
6.I.B.1 - The student will identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation and those that cannot.
7.IV.B.4 - The student will use and create dichotomous keys.
7.IV.B.5 - The student will use the characteristics of an organism to identify the kingdom to which it belongs.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientists can conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations to more complex systems.
9-12.III.A.1 - The student will identify and research an environmental issue and evaluate its impact.
MINNESOTA HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
9-12.II.G.4 - Students will identify and describe significant changes in Minnesota, issues related to land use, and analyze the impact of those changes and issues.
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Web Site: http://www.rmbel.info
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Backyard Bird Feeding | Anne Schmauss
Resource type: Speaker - Course/Workshop
Topics: Wildlife - Education
Wild Birds Unlimited owner Anne Schmauss is available to speak
to groups about backyard birdfeeding and habitat. Wild Birds Unlimited specializes
in backyard birdfeeding products and has the best selection of birdfeeders in the
Upper Midwest.
Call Anne Schmauss at (651) 690-9525 if interested in
having her speak to your group.
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Backyard/Barrel Burning Prevention Classes | CLIMB Theatre
Resource type: Program - Speaker - Curriculum - Performance/Art
Topics: Climatology - Bio-Diversity - Earth - Education
Using interactive role-play, mini drama and theatre in education activities CLIMB Theatre is able to take students on adventure to explore the importance of our environment and consequences of burning trash in burn barrels. The bottom line of the program: Understanding the consequences our actions have upon the natural environment will help us to make decisions about what actions we choose.
Educational Objectives:
1. To provide students with an understandable definition of open and barrel burning.
2. To help students understand a few of the environmental and consequences of burning.
3. To make students aware of the alternatives their families have to burning their trash.
4. To motivate students to reduce the waste that they personally create.
5. To help students to develop a relationship with the natural environment of their area.
Web Site: http://www.climb.org
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Bird Nest Boxes | Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Speaker - Resource Person - Exhibit/Display
Topics: Conservation - Habitat - Wetlands
Students will explore the nesting needs of various types of birds with a focus on waterfowl and bluebirds. Habitat needs for nesting will be identified. Samples of nest boxes will be shown. Nest box maintenance and survey information will be provided. May negotiate assistance and supplies for a nest box building activity. This program is available as a classroom activity or on-site visit to the Detroit Lakes WMD office as volunteers are available.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Habitat
Migration
Niche
Population
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5.
B-2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3.IV.C.2- The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism.
4.III.A.1- The student will identify and investigate environmental issues and potential solutions.
4.IV.B.2- The student will learn that the characteristics used for grouping depend on the purpose of the grouping.
5.IV.E.2- The student will recognize that extinction of a species occurs when the environment changes and the adaptive characteristics of a species are insufficient to allow its survival.
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Web Site: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/detroitlakes
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Bird Seed Math | Becker Pet & Garden Lon & Sallie Eikren
Resource type: Speaker - Field Trip/Tour
Topics: Birds - Economics - Mathematics
Owners of Becker Pet & Garden in Detroit Lakes offer an in classroom presentation on backyard bird feeding, a few of the species that prefer sunflower and thistle seeds, how to weigh seeds, and make a bird seed mix. This hands-on activity has the students weighing and measuring seeds. Recycled milk jugs are used for holding the mixed seed. Students label the jugs and they are sold in the store. This activity is geared for 3rd grade and takes about one hour.
When students visit Becker Pet & Garden "Candy Store" it also provides opportunities for teaching math skills including counting coins, how to pay, etc.
Contact Lon or Sallie Eikren at Becker Pet & Garden at 218-847-8265.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Products
Niche
Function
Innovation & Invention
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5:
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B- 2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 3 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The Students will recognize that plants and animals have different structures that serve various functions.
MINNESOTA MATH STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3.1.2.4 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving multiplication and division, including both "how many in each group" and "how many groups" division problems.
3.3.3.3 Make change up to one dollar in several different ways, including with as few coins as possible.
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Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water | Jessica Bromelkamp
Resource type: Web Site - Speaker - Pamphlet - Program
Topics: Water
Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water helps homeowners beautify their yards while improving local water quality. We aim to make it easy for residents to plan, purchase and plant beautiful native gardens, raingardens and shorelines. These cost-effective plantings require little watering and minimal care after established. They also help care for our local waterways by reducing stormwater runoff during rain events.
The Blue Thumb program was started by the Rice Creek Watershed District as an outreach program to meet District water quality goals as well as the Clean Water Act mandates. Blue Thumb has grown considerably and now includes 70 partner organizations throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area and greater Minnesota.
Web Site: http://bluethumb.org/
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Butterfly Life Cycles - Becker County | Mary Kulberg
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Habitat - Animals - Wildlife - Pesticides
Discover the miracle of the butterfly life cycle. Mary Kulberg of Detroit Lakes has raised butterflies for several years and created successful butterfly gardens in her yard. Through photographs and specimens (as available) she will share her experiences. Students will learn the stages of the butterfly and how our yards can be a habitat for butterflies if we provide food and space for all the stages. For grades 1, 2 and 3.
Contact Mary Kulberg at 218-847-3957 or mmkulberg@juno.com for a classroom presentation as her time allows. Fall is the best time for specimens.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
cycles
habitat
family and kinship
migration
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES PreK-2:
A-3 When the parts of social systems and natural systems are put together, they can do things they couldn't do by themselves.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 1 - IV.B. 1. The student will observe and describe how plants and animals grow and change.
Grade 2 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The student will recognize that plants and animals have life cycles.
Grade 2 - IV. Life Science, C. Interdependence of Life. The students will understand that organisms live in different environments.
Grade 3 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The Students will recognize that plants and animals have different structures that serve various functions.
3.IV.C.2. The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism.
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Cairn & Associates | Susan and Rich Cairn
Resource type: Organization - Speaker - Teacher Training - Resource Person
Topics: Service Learning - Water - Education - Environmental Sciences
Cairn & Associates works with government agencies,
non-profit organizations, schools and community groups
to develop community-based service learning programs focusing
on local environmental issues. Susan and Rich are accomplished
writers, trainers, and program developers in the areas of
service-learning, youth leadership and environmental education.
Contact: Susan & Rich Cairn, 3533-44th Ave S., Mpls., MN 55406,
612-722-5806, rcairn@ties2.net
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Campfire Talks
Resource type: Program - EE Site - Speaker - Performance/Art
Topics: Education - General Ecology - Resource Management - Wildlife
Join a Naturalist for campfire talks throughout the summer months at Anoka Countys Bunker Hills and Rice Creek Campgrounds. Programs include natural history of Minnesota species, a roaring campfire and interactive activities enjoyable for the whole family. Programs are FREE! Call the Nature Center for dates and topics.
Web Site: http://www.anokacountyparks.com
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Chemicals: Household Hazardous Products | Becker County Environmental Services
Resource type: Speaker - Learning Kit
Topics: Environmental Health - Hazardous Waste - Pesticides - Pollution Prevention
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) presentation will include hands-on activities where students will learn proper identification, proper usage, proper disposal, toxicity issues and safety. Can be used in conjunction with HHW Learning Trunk.
Contact Becker County Environmental Services, Sandy Gunderson, slgunde@co.becker.mn.us , 218-846-7200
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Waste
Products
Cause and Effect
Accumulation
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
FOR GRADES 6-8
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
FOR GRADES 9-12
D-1 The interaction of social and natural systems can create properties that are different from either individual system.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3.1.A.1- The student will explore the use of science as a tool that can help investigate and answer questions about the environment.
3.1.B.1- The student will ask questions about the natural world that can be investigated scientifically.
3.IV.C.2- The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism.
4.I.A.1- The student will explore the uses and effects of science in our interaction with the natural world.
4.I.A.2- The student will discuss the responsible use of science.
4.III.A.1- The student will identify and investigate environmental issues and potential solutions.
5.I.A.2- The student will recognize that clear communication of methods, findings, and critical review is an essential part of doing science.
6.I.A.1- The student will distinguish between scientific evidence and personal opinion.
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Web Site: http://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/environmental_services
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City Tree Project | Staff
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Bio-Diversity - Sustainable Development - Horticulture - Environmental Sciences
The City Tree Project uses contaminated/tax-defaulted land
throughout the metropolitan area to research, select, and
develop trees and shrubs that will endure harsher urban
conditions. The project uses abandoned parcels to test and
grow a number of species of trees and shrubs and test their
tolerances to soil and air borne pollutants, severe
temperatures, dry and wet conditions, and varying soil pH
and compaction. The trees are left to remain on site for
further evaluation and for the addition of green canopy,
with maintenance and additional plants provided by
neighborhood associations and garden clubs. The Project is
membership based with fees of $25 for individuals and small
businesses, and $45 for larger corporations. Contact us for
a brochure and membership form.
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Classroom Birdwatching Kit | Minnesota Ornithological Union
Resource type: Learning Kit - Speaker - Resource Person
Topics: Wildlife
The Minnesota Ornithological Union has a youth membership program (YMP) with many volunteers. A YMP Volunteer will come to your classroom or other organization, give a presentation with slides of birds, and take the group on a field trip, all at no charge. This can be done in one or two visits.
If interested, contact the YMP volunteer who lives nearest you:
http://biosci.cbs.umn.edu/~mou/mentorship.html
Web Site: http://biosci.cbs.umn.edu/~mou/mentorship.html
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CLIMB Theatre
Resource type: Organization - Performance/Art - Curriculum - Speaker
Topics: Education - Recycling - Conservation - Waste Management
CLIMB Theatre, located in Inver Grove Heights (a suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN), is a nationally recognized non-profit company that has provided programming to K-12 schools for 32 years. CLIMB's theatre artists write, produce and present plays and drama classes on the topics recycling, reducing waste, wetlands preservation, global climate change and burn barrel prevention.
CLIMB's work is not only entertaining, it is educational. Independent research done on our programs show that young people learn, and may change their thinking and even their behavior, because of us.
In the 07-08 school year, CLIMB reached 479,494 students and their teachers in 1,250 schools, primarily in MN, but also in WI, IA, IL, MI, MT, ND, NE, SD, and CA.
CLIMB's mission is: to create and perform plays, classes, and other creative works that inspire and propel young people toward actions that benefit themselves, each other, and the community.
Web Site: http://www.climb.org
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Combustion - A program offered by Headwaters Science Center | John Mathisen
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Physics - Science
Fire! It has fascinated human-kind for all of history. Whether seen as a life-giving tool or death-dealing
disaster, its power is a force we can all relate to. In this demonstration clouds of fire flash into the air, metals burn and balloons explode. All of these phenomena and more are woven into a discussion of the basic nature of a chemical reaction using combustion as an example. The program is available by prior arrangement
anytime during normal hours or off-site. It normally lasts about 1/2 hour, but can be extended. Advance registration is necessary to ensure staff and facilities are available.
Web Site: http://www.HSCBemidji.org
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Cryogenics - A program offered by Headwaters Science Center | John Mathisen
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Physics - Science
This is a study of conditions, substances, and processes at extremely low temperatures. Using liquid nitrogen, the presenter shows how substances change from solid to liquid gas, describes the nature and importance of thermal energy in matter, illustrates the behavior of heat, demonstrates how substances change when their temperature is varied by hundreds of degrees. The program is available by prior arrangement anytime during normal hours or off-site. It normally lasts about 1/2 hour,
but can be extended. Advance registration is necessary to ensure staff and facilities are available.
Web Site: http://www.HSCBemidji.org
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Curt Wiehle | Together Outdoors Minnesota
Resource type: Speaker - Teacher Training - Resource Person - Course/Workshop
Topics: Diversity - Landscape - Education - Service Learning
Curt Wiehle: As a participant in Together Outdoors Minnesota, Curt is
working towards the goals of 1) establishing MN as a model state for
the inclusion of diverse populations in natural resource programs, 2)
improving the quality of life for people of different abilities and
cultures through improved access to MN's outdoor resources, and 3)
educating outdoor service providers about issues pertaining to outdoor
programming.
Curt is a graduate of the College of St. Thomas. Has worked for
the MN State Council on Disability and Access Associates. Has served
on: MN State Building Code Development committee, State Elevator Safety
Committee, and Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guidelines Development
Committee.
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Douglas Wood
Resource type: Speaker - Performance/Art - Book/Magazine - CD
Topics: Stewardship - General Ecology - Sustainability - Wildlife
Author, illustrator, musician, composer, naturalist, wilderness guide.....it is hard to pin a label on Douglas Wood. Many know him best from his classic children's books like Old Turtle and Grandad's Prayers of the Earth; others from CDs or concerts or keynote presentations around the country. What connects it all is a passion to communicate in words and music the wonder and mystery to be found in the natural world and in the human story.
Douglas Wood speaks and/or performs at a variety of events including schools, concerts, workshops, conferences, etc. His talks songs and stories are designed to empower people to pursue their dreams and goals.
Two of his most popular School Programs are EarthSongs, EarthStories and A Writer's Path: Motivation, Perspiration, Inspiration.
EarthSongs, EarthStories is a program of songs and stories, laughter and painless learning. Doug has performed it from coast to coast for tens of thousands of listeners of all ages. From a Native American legend of how mosquitoes came to be (complete with unexpected audience participation) to songs about frogs and fleas, the signs of rain and outhouses, to the quiet pondering of our place in the universe, this program takes an audience on a gentle journey. Along the way Doug "transports his listeners back into the fabric of Nature" and "reminds us of our unity with all of life." This is Doug's most popular program for general school assemblies (K-6), and it is also a perfect adjunct to any environmental education unit or event.
A Writer's Path: Motivation, Perspiration, Inspiration
The path begins with a young boy who was the poorest reader in his class and who hated school. It winds through the woods and waters of the North, through a growing love affair with nature, and finally with books as well. Doug recounts authors and experiences that had a profound effect on his life and career, and describes the long and difficult journey towards becoming a published author. As with any good journey there are highs and lows, doubts to overcome and dreams to realize. An excellent presentation for reading, writing, and literacy programs, teachers and students alike. Questions from an audience or class are always encouraged.
Douglas Wood also has written a number of acclaimed books as well as produced music CD's - both for children and adults.
For more information, please visit http://www.douglaswood.com.
Web Site: http://www.douglaswood.com
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Eastman Nature Center
Resource type: Organization - Field Trip/Tour - Program - Speaker
Topics: Bio-Diversity - Environmental Studies - Phenology (seasons) - Wildlife
Eastman Nature Center is nestled in the sugar maple floodplain forest of Rush Creek in Dayton, MN. In October 2012, we opened our newly reconstructed, 13,000-square-foot building, that features quiet reading and observation rooms, three classrooms, a professional exhibit area with wildlife watching and unique, artistic educational exhibits, free-play puppet Tree, small live animals on display, an open-air deck, a small coffee and snack service, and an after-hours foyer restroom. Stop by and explore the kids outdoor Nature Exploration Area, floating boardwalk, pond observation blind, amphitheater, orienteering courses, and demonstrative plantings for wildlife.
Eastman is connected to the paved bike and the cross-country ski trails, as well as five miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails - great for photography or bird watching. The building is heated/cooled with a geothermal system and in-floor radiant heating, and solar hot water ; there are many other sustainable features to meet the Minnesota B-3 rating standards.
Our professional naturalists offer a multitude of outdoor education programs for your school group, scout troop, senior center, home school group or other organized group. Our curriculum supports certain MN K-12 Academic Standards. You can review our Standards Matrix to decide which programs meet your classroom needs. Our naturalists are also able to bring our resources directly into your school, library, local park, church, community center or other meeting site -- for a program either inside or outside.
For more information visit http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/elm-creek-park/eastman-nature-center.aspx or call 763/694-7700.
Web Site: http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/elm-creek-park/eastman-nature-center.aspx
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Eco Outreach Speaker Network | Eco Education
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Animals - Wildlife - Eco-systems - General Ecology
Interactive presentations for grades K through 12 spark young people's curiosity in and concern for the natural world. Students participate by handling live animals, artifacts, and other props; asking and answering questions; or drawing, singing, and dancing. Presentations can take the form of one-hour assemblies, small group sessions, or week-long residencies. Eco Education works with you to meet your needs. Current topics include: animal classes, aquatic insects, art in the environment, backyard critters, buffalo skulls and beaver tails, environmental storytelling, nature photography, prairies, raptors, reptiles and amphibians, and survival strategies.
Web Site: http://www.ecoeducation.org
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Enviro-Show with Tricia & The Toonies | Tricia Haynes
Resource type: Performance/Art - Program - Speaker
Topics: Pollution Prevention - Natural Sciences - Conservation - Recycling
This interactive presentation with music and puppets gives the young ones an up-close forum where they become clear of the difference EVERYONE can make. The well-known phrase, "You're either part of the solution or your part of the problem", is delivered in an entertaining yet direct fashion.
Some of the puppet characters are excellent role models as they demonstrate a variety of environmental practices. Other puppets throw litter on the ground, put recyclables in the trash rather than the recycle bin or know nothing about reusing and reducing trash. The students are always anxious to guide these characters and share what they know. Together with Tricia, they teach these puppets, reinforcing the power of taking action and teamwork.
Web Site: http://www.TheToonies.com
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Environmental and Environmental Advocacy Speakers | Sierra Club North Star Chapter - Minnesota
Resource type: Course/Workshop - Speaker - Program - Slides
Topics: Conservation - Bio-Diversity - Environmental Health - Energy
The Sierra Club North Star Chapter has speakers on a variety of environmental issues: forestry, forest fires, wildlife, wolves, clean air, environmental health, clean water, urban sprawl/natural spaces, transportation, Mississippi River, antibiotics in agriculture, pollution, activism, politics and the environment, organizing techniques and theory, etc.
Web Site: http://www.northstar.sierraclub.org
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Florida's Manatees: The Endangered Giant Sea Cows | Rob Ellos Presentations
Resource type: Program - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Zoology - Habitat - Conservation - Education
This innovative assembly program teaches all about the gentle manatees. Here students meet Snooty; a large plush model of a manatee. They see wonderful slides of manatees underwater. They hear the different sounds made by the manatee. And many fascinating props and slide shows where manatees live, show the behavior of the manatee calf, and show how they eat, sleep, and play! Students also learn the scientific process and how scientists study manatees, by seeing a demonstration (with the help of two students). Students LOVE this assembly.
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Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
Resource type: Organization - Speaker
Topics: Conservation - Wilderness - Outdoor Recreation
The Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness works to protect, preserve, and restore the wilderness character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and the Quetico-Superior Ecosystem.
Our work includes:
Specific programs and projects include:
Web Site: http://www.friends-bwca.org
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Geology Presentations with free Rock Boxes | Education Outreach Administrator
Resource type: Speaker - Exhibit/Display - Curriculum - Learning Kit
Topics: Geology - Earth - Minerals - Mining
The Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) provides speakers who are supplied with large, portable collections of rocks & fossils for exciting HANDS-ON geology presentations in the Twin Cities Metro and Northfield areas. Popular topics include: THREE ROCK TYPES & FOSSILS (grades 3-5, 8) and SPECIAL REQUEST SUBJECTS (grade 8 and above). Presenters are advanced undergraduate or graduate level students in geology or geophysics. Included with a visit, the school or organization receives a free Minnesota rock box! Presentation fees are very reasonable and some financial assistance is available. For more details, check out our web site: http://www.gsmn.org (and click on OUTREACH). To contact the program administrator, email: bfarquhar16@hotmail.com We also provide impressive geology exhibits for science fairs.
Web Site: http://www.gsmn.org
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Getting in Touch with Nature Presentations | Steve Maanum
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Natural Sciences - Education
As an advocate of "No Child Left Inside" I work to bring kids and nature together. During my thirty-four years as a teacher I did it by combining traditional classroom learning with hands-on nature experiences. I now do it through my stories, my photography, and my writing.
The message is clear - "Nature has a lot to offer, so experience it through reading, through writing, through the lens of a camera, and by just getting outside to look and listen to everything around you."
My "Getting in Touch with Nature" presentations are a mixture of learning and laughter, of telling stories about some of nature's unusual characters, of reading from published magazine articles and connecting it to my main researching tool - the camera. Nature photography is woven throughout the presentation with stills and video as the audience gets the opportunity to learn about their natural world through the eyes of a wildlife photographer and writer.
In 2007 the Minnesota Department of Education stated, "Science is the active study of nature, its structures and its processes. Science students use their senses as tools to observe, record, and analyze data about the natural world. Scientifically literate young people can understand phenomena, solve problems, and produce new technologies for today's world."
If we are going to raise science test scores, we have to not only interest kids in science; we have to involve them. Help me get your students turned on to nature.
Contact me for further information on the "Getting in Touch with Nature" presentations and ask about our project to integrate nature photography into existing curriculums, no matter what subject area or grade level.
Web Site: http://www.memoweb.org/conference/2006FallHandouts/MaanumSteveBrochure.pdf
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Global Warming Classes | CLIMB Theatre
Resource type: Program - Speaker - Curriculum - Performance/Art
Topics: Climatology - Bio-Diversity - Earth - Education
In the year 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work on researching and spreading the facts about global warming. This engaging and thought provoking CLIMB class spreads these same facts to teenagers, helping them to understand the impact their actions have on their natural environment. Students watch scenes, participate in whole group activities, and hold small group discussions, all designed to help them learn about global warming and what they can do to limit or even reverse its effects.
Educational Objectives:
1. To help students trace the effects their actions have on the concentration of greenhouse gases (notably carbon dioxide and methane) in the earth's atmosphere
2. To share the logic that a majority of scientists use to support ideas about the effects of greenhouse gases on climate change (global warming)
3. To share the possible geological, oceanographic and meteorological effects of climate change
4. To brainstorm the effects that these geological, oceanographic, and meteorological changes could have on human life
5. To brainstorm the actions students can take to contribute to the limitation or reversal of the effects of global warming
6. To help students to envision a lifestyle that would include the changes they have brainstormed
Web Site: http://www.climb.org
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In-School Assembly/Naturalist-In-Residence Programs | Prairie Ecology Bus Center
Resource type: Resource Person - Performance/Art - Speaker - Program
Topics: Prairies - Wildlife - Wetlands - Recycling
The Prairie Ecology Bus Center offers a wide range of Assembly programs for schools and the general public.
Assembly programs are 60-minute interactive programs in which naturalists use slides, demonstrations, animal artifacts, live mounts and stories to teach about the natural wonders of our region.
Naturalist-in-Residence programs begin with a large group Assembly program and are followed by 60-minute individual classroom presentations where students take part in hands-on activities and demonstrations to learn even more about the program topic.
PEBC Assembly Programs include:
- 3-R Challenge: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- A Whale In My School
- Way of the Wetlands (Wildlife)
- Wonders of Wolves
- Minnesota Wildlife
- Predators of the Air
- Tallgrass Prairie
Web Site: http://www.ecologybus.org
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John Skinner | Together Outdoors Minnesota
Resource type: Speaker - Resource Person - Teacher Training
Topics: Education - Population - Diversity - Service Learning
As a participant in Together Outdoors Minnesota, John is working towards the goals of 1) establishing MN as a model state for inclusion of diverse populations in natural resource programs, 2) improving the quality of life for people of different abilities and cultures through improved access to Minnesota's outdoor resources, and 3) educating outdoor service providers about access issues pertaining to outdoor programming. John is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and has experience teaching outdoor education at Wolf Ridge ELC and Otter Lake Conservation School in Greenfield, NH. Active in: Outwoods, Northstar Ski Touring Club, and the American Lung Association. Interests include: world travel, canoeing, cross country skiing, climbing, and cycling.
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Kidpower With Rachel | Rachel Kroog
Resource type: Performance/Art - Program - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Stewardship - Wildlife - Education - Diversity
Fun, interactive music comedy, juggling and live animals - all with the themes of kindness, respect, interconnectedness and being good stewards of this planet. 20 years experience. For more information, visit www.kidpower.com or contact Rachel at 612-483-4060.
Web Site: http://www.kidpowerwithrachael.com/
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Lake Superior Zoomobile | Lake Superior Zoo
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Zoology - Wildlife - Bio-Diversity - Education
Your class cannot make it to the zoo this year? Let the zoo come to you! Experience a variety of programs and topics, all of which feature our "zoo ambassadors". Reservations must be made at least one month in advance.
The Zoomobile travels up to 100 miles outside the Twin Ports area.
Choose from a variety of Animal Encounters and programs including:
BATS- Myth and Reality
Animal Careers
Animals in Your Backyard
Zookeeper for a Day
Birds of a Feather
Creature Categories
Creatures of the Night
Web of Life
Ecology
It All Adds Up
Web Site: http://www.lszoo.org
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Lake Water Quality and Watershed Activities | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: Pamphlet - Speaker - Web Site
Topics: Lake - Pollution Prevention - Resource Management - Water
Watershed
After completing this activity, participants will have:
- A better understanding about watershed activities
- Watershed projects; monitoring, harvesting
- Pelican River Watershed District focus is lake water quality
- How we can improve lake water quality by using our resources wisely
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
abiotic factors
accumulation
cause and effect
patterns
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5:
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
Grades 6 - 8
C-2 The output from a social or natural system can become the input to other parts of social and natural systems.
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
Grades 9 - 12 (adult)
D-1 The interaction of social and natural systems can create properties that are different from either individual system.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3.IV.C.2 - The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism.
4.III.A.1 - The student will identify and investigate environmental issues and potential solutions.
5.I.B.1 - The student will perform a controlled experiment using a specific step-by-step procedure and present conclusions supported by the evidence.
6.I.C.1 - The student will describe the types of questions asked, the products and the methods of investigation used to distinguish science from technology.
7.IV.C.1 - The student will provide examples of the potentially irreversible effects of human activity on ecosystems.
8.I.B.1 - The student will know that scientific investigations involve the common elements of systematic observations, the care collection of relevant evidence, logical reasoning and innovation in developing hypotheses and explanations.
9-12.III.A.1 - The student will identify and research an environmental issue and evaluate its impact.
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Web Site: http://www.prwd.org
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Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers and "e-tour"
Resource type: Speaker - Course/Workshop - Exhibit/Display - Teacher Training
Topics: Outdoor Recreation - Stewardship - Conservation - General Ecology
Thanks to Subaru, North Face, Coleman and other corporate sponsors, the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers & e-tour are able to provide a variety of free, hands-on education opportunities across the country. While the e-tour has a more youth-family-school focus, all traveling trainer teams are available for a variety of presentations at a range of events. Each presentation is unique, from an hour-long workshop to interactive information booths to day-long training sessions and more. The traveling teams work with a wide range of audiences such as, youth serving organizations, college students, schools, parks and more.
Requests for the 2012 season are being accepted as of September, 2011. Team East, Team West & the e-tour may all come to Minnesota, depending on other engagements in the state or in this region. Be sure to get your requests in early as the trainers are in high demand all over the country. All requests must be submitted online at http://lnt.org/programs/travelingtrainers.php.
Web Site: http://www.lnt.org
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Lessons Learned from Sustainable Sweden: A Talk For High School Students | Cindi Contie
Resource type: Program - Speaker - Slides
Topics: Sustainable Development - Human Communities - Global Studies
Offered free of charge: a slide presentation and discussion regarding sustainable development in Sweden, and the people and methods behind the progress. Will cover basic concepts of sustainability, and include photographic examples of Sweden's sustainable development accomplishments. Closing discussion provides comparisons to sustainability in the US, and ideas for how students can take steps toward a more sustainable future.
Duration is approximately 1 hour. Presented by Cindi Contie, who after working as a volunteer with the Twin Cities Green Guide, and after attending a sustainability tour in Sweden, decided to change her career to education and full time promotion of sustainable development. Cindi has a BA in psychology, and 15 years experience working in health information management and communications.
To schedule a presentation for your students contact Cindi via e-mail or phone: ccontie@visi.com or 952/929-5422.
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Live Owl Programs | Staff
Resource type: Program - Speaker - Field Trip/Tour - Research
Topics: Wildlife - Animals - Birds
We offer a wide variety of owl programs to meet your needs. We have programs geared toward pre-K, elementary school, high school, adult, mixed audiences, and advanced Road Scholar and Audubon. Program themes include owl adaptations, human/owl interactions, vocalizations, behavior, and identification.
All indoor programs include a visit from Alice the Great Horned Owl and can be conducted on or off site.
Please call to discuss details.
Web Site: http://www.houstonmn.com/Houstonmn/Program_Brochure.html
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Mammal Mysteries | Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Resource type: Speaker - Exhibit/Display
Topics: Wildlife - Habitat - Animals
Minnesota mammals are identified using pelts and skulls. Children are quizzed on the identification using 'Who Am I?' clues. Discussion on identification characteristics and habitat needs. Mammals are also identified as herbivore, omnivore or carnivore. Can be conducted at the refuge or a Tamarac NWR volunteer will travel to a site to conduct this activity.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
ecosystem
habitat
niche
species
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5:
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B- 2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 3 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The Students will recognize that plants and animals have different structures that serve various functions.
Grade 4 - IV. Life Science, B. Diversity of Organisms. The student will know that living things can be sorted into groups in many ways according to their varied characteristics, structures and behaviors.
Grade 4 - IV Life Science, E. Biological Populations Change Over Time, The student will know that biological populations change over time.
MINNESOTA HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 3 - I. US History. C. Many Peoples and Cultures meet in the Making of North America.
II. Minnesota History. B. Contact and Fur Trade 1600 - 1810. The student will demonstrate knowledge of early explorers and fur traders in Minnesota and the impact of the fur trade on both European and Native societies.
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Web Site: http://www.tamaracfriends.org
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Mark Herbert | Together Outdoors Minnesota
Resource type: Resource Person - Speaker - Teacher Training
Topics: Population - Teaching - Service Learning - Diversity
As a participant in Together Outdoors Minnesota Mark is working towards the goals of 1) establishing MN as a model state for inclusion of diverse populations in natural resource programs, 2) improving the life of people of different abilities and cultures through improved access to Minnesota's outdoor resources, and 3) educating outdoor service providers about access issues pertaining to outdoor programming. Mark lives in Park Rapids, MN and is the regional coordinator for the Consumer/Survivor Network of MN.
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Migrate Through the Refuge | Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Speaker
Topics: Birds - Population - Bio-Diversity
This Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge fieldtrip includes a bird watching hike where binoculars are provided. Students will learn proper binocular use, wildlife watching etiquette, and identification skills for about 12 common species. Through several activity stations student learn the techniques and trials of migration. Student are introduced to target species of the refuge including Eagles, Trumpeter Swan, and Golden-Wing Warbler. Current data and research projects are shared about each of these species. An educational video of birds and birdwatching is available. Designed for 5th grade, could be modified for 6th or 7th grade.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Migration
Biome
Habitat
Species
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3 - 5
B- 2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected. .
FOR GRADES 6-8
C - 3 Social and natural systems are connecte to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
5.IV.E. Biological Populations Change Over Time, The student will know that biological populations change over time.
1. The student will recognize that individuals of the same species differ in their characteristics and that sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
2. The student will recognize that extinction of a species occurs when the environment changes and the adaptive characteristics of a species are insufficient to allow its survival.
5.IV.F. Flow of Matter and Energy, The student will know that matter and energy flow into, out of, and within a biological system.
1. The student will recognize that organisms need energy to stay alive and grow, and that this energy originates from the sun.
6.I.A. Scientific World View The student will understand that science is a way of knowing about the world that is characterized by empirical criteria, logical argument and skeptical review.
1. The student will distinguish between scientific evidence and personal opinion.
2. The student will explain why scientists often repeat investigations to be sure of the results.
3. The student will recognize that scientists assume that the laws of nature are the same everywhere and that they are understandable and predictable.
6.I.B. Scientific Inquiry, The student will understand that scientific inquiry is used in systematic ways to investigate the natural world. 1. The student will identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation and those that cannot.
2. The student will distinguish among observation, prediction and inference.
3. The student will use appropriate tools and Système International (SI) units for measuring length, time, mass, volume and temperature with suitable precision and accuracy.
7.I.C. Scientific Enterprise, The student will know that science and technology are human efforts that both influence, and are influenced by, society.
1. The student will give examples of the development of technology influencing scientific knowledge, and investigation and scientific knowledge influencing the development of technology.
MINNESOTA HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 4-8 II. Minnesota History. G. Post-World War II to the Present, The student will know and understand Minnesota's role in the major social, economic and political changes, both national and international, in the last half of the 20th century through the present, and analyze the impact of those changes.
2. Students will identify and describe significant demographic changes in Minnesota and issues related to those changes and analyze the significance of their impact.
4. Students will identify and describe significant land use changes in Minnesota, issues related to land use, and analyze the impact of those changes and issues.
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Web Site: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac
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Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Resource type: Speaker - Book/Magazine
Topics: Economics - Eco-systems
Attorney General Hubert H. Humphrey III or other attorneys
are available to speak on environmental issues including legal
environmental enforcement issues. Also available: "Eco Sense,"
an Economic Environmental Learning Kit for either K-6 or 7-12 grade students.
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
102 State Capital
Saint Paul, MN 55155
612-296-6196
Contact Lee Paddock for information about speakers or Lisa Hertzberg for printed materials.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Resource type: Audio - Web Site - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Agriculture
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is responsible for ensuring that the food we eat is safe and wholesome all the way from the farm until it reaches the consumer.
Its mission is to work toward a diverse agricultural industry that is profitable as well as environmentally sound; to protect the public health and safety regarding food and agricultural products; and to assure orderly commerce in agricultural and food products. The MDA administers inspection programs to ensure the wholesomeness of foods, milk and animal feeds. The agency is responsible for pesticide, fertilizer, weed, feed and seed regulations.
The MDA is also the only state agency that promotes the development of Minnesota agriculture and its related industries, which together are responsible for nearly one-quarter of all the jobs in Minnesota.
MDA offers resources for teachers including:
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom program provides materials, programs and other opportunities, especially to K-12 youth and educators, to help develop an understanding and awareness of agriculture and its importance to Minnesota, the nation and the world. For more information on this program visit http://www.mda.state.mn.us/kids.aspx
Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Ag Literacy Grant Program
This grant program is targeted at K-12 practicing educators with cash awards offered to encourage educators to bring agriculture and food systems education "to life" by effectively integrating related content into their classroom or school. For more information, visit http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/grants/minigrant.aspx
Web Site: http://www.mda.state.mn.us
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Minnesota Environmental Initiative (abstract)
Resource type: Organization - Program - Course/Workshop - Speaker
Topics: Resource Management - Business - Recycling - Energy
Minnesota Environmental Initiative is a nonprofit, non-partisan
organization bringing diverse groups together to work toward solutions
to state and regional environmental problems.
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Mosquitoes, Biting Gnats and Ticks | Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Health - Wetlands - Science
From September thru March, staff from the Metropolitan
Mosquito Control District (MMCD) are available to make
presentations to metropolitan area schools. We provide
information about mosquito and biting gnat biology, mosquito
and tick-borne diseases, wetland habitat, Lyme tick
monitoring and control methods. Our basic presentation
consist of subject matter directed at the upper elementary
grade levels, but staff is also available to speak to high
school seniors interested in summer job opportunities.
Presentations can be tailored to available class time.
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Oceans Exploration Residency | Rob Ellos Presentations!
Resource type: Speaker - Resource Person
Topics: Zoology - Conservation - Education - Natural Sciences
This is a K-6 residency that focuses on dolphins, sharks, octopus, manatees, scuba technology, our water planet, and ocean pollution. Rob Elos wears an ocean sea-suit during the residency as he teaches children all about the wonders of the ocean! A SEALAB is set up, and students visit it all week(sometimes a school is so large that it takes 2 weeks to present the material).
For more information please contact us:
Rob Ellos Presentations!
P.O. Box 335
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone # (651) 439-2963
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Plants and their importance for fisheries habitat | Mandy Erickson - DNR - Detroit Lakes Fisheries Office
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Speaker
Topics: Botany - Conservation - Fish - Habitat
In this lesson, students will learn some basic aquatic and upland plant identification, as well as the importance of plants for fisheries habitat, water quality, and shoreline protection. Rules and regulations of aquatic plant control will also be discussed.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
cause and effect
ecosystem
habitat
species
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 9-12(adult):
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
D-3 Feedback of output from some parts of a managed social or natural system can be used to bring it closer to desired results.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
9-12.III.A.1 - The student will identify and research an environmental issue and evaluate its impact.
9-12.IV.B.2 - The student will recognize that organisms have both innate and learned behavioral responses to internal and external stimuli, including the tropic responses in plants.
9-12.IV.C.2 - The student will explain how adaptations of species and co-evolution with other species are related to success in an ecosystem.
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Presentations, Seminars and Webinars | Ann Arney
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Energy - Research - Education - Sustainability
CLASS 5 Energy is a behavior-based energy efficiency consulting firm located in St. Paul, Minnesota. We have been designing, implementing and supporting behavior-based energy programs for more than 10 years and have customers in several market sectors, including K-12, office/commercial, higher education and health care.
One of our company's goals is to educate people about the benefits of including behavior-based solutions as part of a comprehensive sustainability effort. We have a variety of presentation topics, including:
- What is Behavior-Based Energy Efficiency?
- How can Behavior-Based Energy Efficiency Benefit my Business/Church/School/Community/etc.
- Benchmarking Your Energy Savings
- Behavior Strategies for Building Operators
- Engaging Employees in Saving Energy
- The Link Between Energy Efficiency and Climate Change: Using Behavior to Make a Difference
- Case Studies - a variety of options documenting the success of behavior programs in different organizations
We would also be happy to tailor a presentation to the topic of your choice. Our presentations can be as short as 30 minutes or up to a full day, and are interactive and informational, not focused on sales.
If your organization is ever in need of presenters for your meetings, conferences, webinars or other events, please consider CLASS 5 Energy as a resource.
Web Site: www.class5energy.com
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Product Label Reading Exercise | Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Hazardous Waste - Education - Environmental Health - Pollution Prevention
Household hazardous products are used every day in cleaning, fixing our homes, maintaining our cars and working on our lawns. If these products are not properly used, stored and disposed of, they can cause a major hazard to our health and our environment.
The objectives of the Product Label Reading exercise are: have individuals identify household hazardous products and read a product label; identify signal words and determine the least hazardous; explain the importance of the storage, disposal and safety information of a household hazardous product; and find alternatives to household hazardous products.
Contact Dan Schoepke 651-430-6714 to schedule a presentation in Washington County only.
Web Site: http://www.http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=603
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Professional Speaker and Seminar Leader who will expertly absorb, shape and present your environmental topic. | Tom Hayalian, Ph.D.
Resource type: Speaker - Program - Resource Person - Course/Workshop
Topics: Energy - Bio-Diversity - Pollution - Wildlife
Your environmental/related topic deserves audience-centered planning, polish, and energetic delivery to really connect with your target group. My communications background and commitment to earth issues will make your presentation memorable. I develop custom talks and seminars in communication, motivation, team-building, and stress management to business and industry. I offer combined skills and expertise to plan, write, coach, facilitate and speak at your next event in a compelling, yet humorous manner.
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Recycling/Waste Reduction | Becker County Environmental Services
Resource type: Speaker - Learning Kit
Topics: Pollution Prevention - Recycling - Waste Prevention
Waste Reduction presentation will include: discussion on what is 'recycling' and what items are 'recyclable' in our county. There will be a hands-on classroom activity sorting 'real' (clean) garbage. The class will see, touch and discuss items that are made with recycled content, ways in which we can reuse an item and and ways in which we can identify how and where recycled items can be found. Classroom discussion will be encouraged on ways to REUSE items, options to manage waste (RECYCLE), and how purchase products with less waste(REDUCE). Topic areas may include school, home, and vacation recycling.
Contact: Becker County Environmental Services, Sandy Gunderson 218-846-7310.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Products
Waste
Inputs and Outputs
Rate
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B- 2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
2.I.B.2- The student will recognize and describe patterns in data.
3.I.A.1- The student wille xplore the use of science as a tool that can help investigate and answer questions about the environment.
3.I.B.2- The student will participate in a scientific investigation using appropriate tools.
4.I.A.1- The student will explore the uses and effects of science in our interaction with the natural world.
4.I.A.2- The student will discuss the responsible use of science.
4.I.A.3- The student will recognize the impact of scientific and technological activities on the natural world.
4.III.A.1- The student will identify and investigate environmental issues and potential solutions.
5.I.A.1- The student will know that current scientific knowledge and understanding guide scientific investigation.
5.I.A.2- The student will recognize that clear communication of methods, findings, and critical review is an essential part of doing science.
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Web Site: http://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/environmental_services
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Seasons of the Forest | Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Speaker
Topics: Phenology (seasons) - Animals - Wildlife - Habitat
This Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge fieldtrip can be conducted at any season. It includes a nature hike where students discover how plants have changed for the season. Students document one element for each letter of the alphabet. A photo is taken of each of these elements for use in the classroom later (create booklet or display board). A puppet show characterizing how wildlife insulate, migrate or hibernate for the winter, prepare for the spring, etc. is presented. In order to incorporate the senses, mammals' furs can be touched and a smelling activity is available. For pre-K and Kindergarten.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
abiotic factors
habitat
family and kinship
migration
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES pre-K-2:
A-1 Social systems and natural systems are made of parts.
A-3 Social systems and natural systems may not continue to function if some of their parts are missing.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Kindergarten-I. History and Nature of Sceince B. The student will raise questions about the natural world. 1. The student will observe and describe common objects using simple tools.
Kindergarten-III. Earth and Space Science. B. The student will observe weather changes. 1. The student will describe daily and seasonal changes in weather.
Kindergarten-IV. Life Science. G. Human organisms 1. The student will observe and describe the environment using the five senses.
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Shore Land Management: Erosion | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: DVD - Exhibit/Display - Research - Speaker
Topics: Environmental Studies - Lake - Landscape - Stewardship
Participants will be able to:
-Identify erosion and the need for erosion control measures
-Learn how eroded soil affects lake and water systems
-Learn different types of erosion control measures and their benefits
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
cause and effect
geomorphism
patterns
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 6-8, 9-12(adult):
Grades 6-8
C-2 The output from a social or natural system can become the input to other parts of social and natural systems.
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
Grades 9-12 (adult)
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
D-3 Feedback of output from some parts of a managed social or natural system can be used to bring it closer to desired results.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
7.IV.C.1 - The student will provide examples of the potentially irreversible effects of human activity on ecosystems.
7.IV.C.4 - The student will explain the factors that affect the number and types of organisms an ecosystem can support, including available resources, abiotic and biotic factors and disease.
8.III.A.1 - The student will identify and research an environmental issue and evaluate its impact.
8.III.A.2 - The student will describe how features on the Earth's surface are created and constantly changing through a combination of slow and rapid processes of weathering, erosion, sediment deposition, landslides, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
9-12.IV.C.4 - The student will predict and analyze how a change in an ecosystem, resulting from natural causes, changes in climate, human activity or introduction of invasive species, can affect both the number of organisms in a population and the biodiversity of species in the ecosystem.
9-12.IV.F.1 - The student will explain the relationship between abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem in terms of the cycle of water, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen.
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Shoreland Management: Natural Shoreline | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: DVD - Research - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Environmental Studies - Lake - Land - Landscape
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
-Understand the difference between native and non-native shorelines and the benefits of native vegetation
-Understand the different methods of erosion control
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
cause and effect
community
geomorphism
population
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 9-12(adlt):
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
D-4 It is not always possible to predict accurately the result of changing some part or connection between social and natural systems.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
7.IV.C.1 - The student will provide examples of potentially irreversible effects of human activity on ecosystems.
8.I.B.1 - The student will know that scientific investigations involve the common elements of systematic observations, the careful collection of relevant evidence, logical reasoning and innovation in developing hypotheses and explanations.
9-12.III.A.1 - The student will identify and research an environmental issue and evaluate its impact.
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Starlab! - A program offered at Headwaters Science Center. | John Mathisen
Resource type: Poster - Speaker
Topics: Astronomy
This is a portable planetarium where people observe
the night sky at any time of the day! Learn about stars, constellations and planets and how they appear in the night sky on any day and hour of the year. With starlab, up to 20 stargazers can study subjects ranging from constellations of different cultures, the positions and motions of planets, telling time with the stars, navigating by the sky, cycles of the sun and moon, the reason for seasons and other facets of astronomy. The program is available by prior arrangement anytime during normal hours or off-site. It normally lasts about 1/2 hour, but can be extended. Advance registration is necessary to ensure
staff and facilities are available.
Web Site: http://www.HSCBemidji.org
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Sucker Creek Water processes and Geology | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: Guide - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Diversity - Geology - Habitat
After completing this activity, students will be able to understand:
-Water in earth systems globally and what it has to do with MN
-Geological process of our area and how water affects it
-Rocks and mineral in MN and identification
-Geological history of our state or area
-Water process effects in MN-good or bad
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
change and constancy
geomorphism
properties
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 9-12(adult):
D-1 The interaction of social and natural systems can create properties that are different from either individual system.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
9-12.III.A.1 - The student will identify and research an environmental issue and evaluate its impact.
9-12.III.A.3 - The student will illustrate how biological processes have played significant roles in determining the character of the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere over time.
9-12.III.A.5 - The student will describe how glaciers, gravity, wind, temperature changes, waves and rivers cause weathering and erosion.
9-12.III.A.6 - The student will describe rock cycle and compare and contrast the processes responsible for the formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
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Sugarloaf Cove Brochure Series | Terri Port Wright
Resource type: Booklet - Course/Workshop - Program - Speaker
Topics: General Ecology - Geology - Culture
Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association offers a brochure series that describes the cultural, geological, and ecological significance of Sugarloaf Cove. These brochures can be used on their own, in conjunction with a self-guided, or guided hike on the interpretive trail, or as a part of a program at Sugarloaf Cove or at your location. Slide shows covering a variety of topics are available.
Web Site: http://www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
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Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association | staff
Resource type: Organization - EE Site - Field Trip/Tour - Speaker
Topics: Conservation - Geology - Education - Stewardship
Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association, is a grassroots non-profit organization that formed in 1992 as Sugarloaf Interpretive Center Asssociation (SICA) to protect, preserve, and restore the natural and cultural resources of Sugarloaf Cove and to establish a public forum for the interpretation of the diverse aspects of the North Shore of Lake Superior. Sugarloaf Cove is located 73 miles north of Duluth.
In 2007, Sugarloaf opened a Duluth office in the historic Limno lab next to the Lester River on London Road. Sugarloaf opened the North Shore Interpretive Center at this site during the summer of 2007.
Web Site: http://www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
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Sustainable Communities Project of the Central Minnesota Initiative Fund
Resource type: Organization - Speaker - Exhibit/Display - Resource Person
Topics: Sustainable Development - Diversity - Forests - Land
The Sustainable Communities Project is a program of the Central Minnesota Initiative Fund in cooperation with
the USDA Forest Service, helping communities, nonprofit groups and businesses within the 14-county CMIF
region establish sustainable development projects. Based in Little Falls, SCP assists in the development of
activities that promote economic vitality, environmental quality and social well-being.
Services include:
· Provide community leaders, local governments, etc. with information about what a sustainable community might look like and how they, as a community, can move toward that direction through personal meetings, speaking engagements, etc.
· Work with communities undergoing planning to identify relevant information and resources, encourage public participation and develop a decision-making process to guide the community toward sustainability.
· Work with industry associations or other interested organizations to identify and promote sustainable manufacturing and value-added strategies that strengthen local economies by encouraging rural business development.
Project staff are available, at no charge, to meet with community groups. Contact our office for additional information.
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Sustainable Communities: Wild Rice, Three Sisters Garden, Natural Medicines/Healing | White Earth Land Recovery Project
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Guide - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Agriculture - Culture - Health - Medicine
After completing this activity, students will be able to:
-Understand adaptation to their environment
-Honor/introduce Ojibwe history
-Identify native foods, living in harmony with the land
-Understand how early cultures harvested/conserved natural/native foods and crop
-Identify edible plants in nature
Skills:
-Identify
-Harvest, prepare, cook (rice, 3 sisters)
-Plant native plants (interdiscipl. with soil unit)
Vocabulary:
Winow, chaff, Native/Ojibwe Language
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
community
ecosystems
mutation
resources
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5, 6-8:
Grades 3-5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
Grades 6-8
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
7.I.D.2- The student will cite examples of how culture influences scientific and technological advances.
7.IV.E.3- The student will explain how biological adaptations in structure, function and behavior enhance the reproductive success and survival of a species in a particular environment.
7.IV.E.4- The student will recognize that scientific evidence can be used to infer common ancestry among some organisms.
7.IV.E.5- The student will explain how diversity of species develops through gradual processes over generations.
8.I.D.2. The student will cite examples of how science and technology contributed to changes in agriculture, manufacturing, sanitation, medicine, warfare, transportation, information processing or communication.
9-12.I.C.4- The student will know that technological changes and scientific advances are often accompanied by social, political, environmental and economic changes.
9-12.I.C.5- The student will recognize that science and technology are influenced by cultural backgrounds and beliefs and by social needs, attitudes, values and limitations.
MINNESOTA HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
K-3.I.A.1- Students will compare family life in his or her community from earlier times and today.
K-3.I.A.3- Students will compare technologies from earlier times and today, and identify the impact of invention on historical change.
K-3.VI.A.3- Students will understand and explain that the concept of scarcity means that one cannot have all the goods and services that one wants.
K-3.VI.A.4- Students will give examples of tradeoffs (opportunity costs).
K-3.VI.A.5- Students will understand and explain that as producers they can earn money (income) that can be spent or saved as they choose.
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Tales with Tails | Kevin Strauss
Resource type: Speaker - Performance/Art - Resource Person - Teacher Training
Topics: Eco-systems - Humanities - Diversity - International Studies
Author, storyteller, and naturalist Kevin Strauss weaves nature stories and folktales from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Native America. His stories educate and entertain people of all ages while teaching them about plants and animals of the upper Midwest. Energetic and dynamic, Kevin tells stories that grab his audiences and help them look at the world in a new way. He uses animal skins, skulls, and other artifacts to bring the natural world to life for listeners. Kevin's performances include school and public assemblies, classroom presentations, library programs, and conference workshops. Storytelling programs can be combined with hands-on naturalist programs and environmental education activities.
Web Site: http://www.naturestory.com
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The Association of Recycling Managers, Inc. (ARM)Web Site | The Association of Recycling Managers, Inc. (ARM)
Resource type: Web Site - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Communications - Recycling - Source Reduction - Waste Management
The Association of Recycling Managers (ARM) is a Minnesota-based network of city and county recycling and waste reduction coordinators. Their primary goals are to help keep each other informed on a variety of solid waste issues, work cooperatively and share resources. Their web site was established to help reach those goals and includes top web sites that contains links to great recycling and waste reduction web sites around the country, which are not only useful to the recycling and waste reduction manager but anyone with an interest in waste and recycling information. They also have links to Minnesota laws that pertain to waste management, including public education. ARM also distributes a newsletter and many of their members will make presentations and speeches to school groups and organizations within their communities.
Web Site: http://www.concentric.net/~Armweb/about.html
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The Green Earth Magic Show | Kevin Barnes
Resource type: Speaker
Topics: Recycling - Sustainability
The Green Earth Magic Show is a skillful blending of visual magic and environmental education. Through his skills, and sense of humor, Kevin Barnes, gets kids of all ages excited about taking care of the earth. Using audience participation, Kevin enlightens his audiences about the fundamentals. From the three R's, (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) conservation of our limited natural resources, researching renewable energies, to the simple things everyone can do at home...The Green Earth Magic Show covers it all!
Kevin and his brother Randy developed the Green Earth Magic Show. Randy, a Naturalist and outreach speaker for a wilderness center in Ohio, knew his brother's magic routines and was perfect as a consultant. The brothers collaborated for a number of years, exchanging ideas and scripts. Thus the Green Earth Magic Show was born. One of Kevin's proudest achievements, the show helps encourage kids everywhere to care for the world around them. Kevin shares ideas ranging from the simplest to the grandest, teaching us that even the smallest effort can make a world of difference.
The Green Earth Magic Show entertains and educates hundreds of thousands of students by utilizing visual magic with environmental tips. Kevin's Showmanship comes from thousands of performances including 15 years on stage in Las Vegas. Appearances include: Earth Fairs, Schools, Water Festivals, EMMA, and on Japanese educational programs.
In 1996 he produced an environmentally friendly magic set. The set included tricks with an earth friendly theme. A year later Kevin appeared on QVC with the Eco Magic Set. In 2002 Television show "To tell The Truth" asked Kevin to appear as the Environmental Magician. In April 2009 Kevin made his 10th consecutive appearance at the Orange County Children's Education Water Festival, the largest of its kind.
Web Site: http://www.greenmagician.com
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The World of Spiders and Scorpions - A program offered at Headwaters Science Center. | John Mathisen
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Natural Sciences - Science
Using living specimens from such exotic locales as Southeast Asia, the Amazon rain forest and Arizona, this program introduces participants to the natural history and identification of tarantulas and other spiders and their close relatives, scorpions. A spider expert explains how these much-maligned creatures are wonderfully adapted to play
their role in the grand web of life, and how without them humans would suffer greatly.
The program is available by prior arrangement anytime during normal hours or off-site. It normally lasts about 1/2 hour, but can be extended. Advance registration is necessary to ensure staff and facilities are available.
Web Site: http://www.HSCBemidji.org
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Three Rivers Park District Outreach Program
Resource type: Program - Speaker - Course/Workshop - Field Trip/Tour
Topics: Environmental Studies - Outdoor Recreation - Wildlife
In addition to offering premier outdoor education and recreation programs within our parks and nature centers, Three Rivers Park District Outreach Program can deliver a naturalist or recreation specialist to YOUR site! Weve designed programs for many different age groups that can be presented in a variety of settings. Indoors or outside, days, evenings, or weekends, cities or suburbs you can have one of our professional Outreach staff add a fascinating and fun twist to your plans at a very affordable price.
Our staff is available to program at scout meetings, schools, senior centers, libraries, company picnics, and church or family get-togethers. Choose from a menu of our most popular programs or inquire about your specific programs needs. Many of our programs include live animals (including several birds of prey, snakes, turtles, amphibians, and insects) and we provide any specialized equipment needed for your topic of choice.
For K- 6 teachers, you can choose from many other different hands on classes designed for groups of 35 or fewer students OR choose from a variety of assembly-type programs for larger groups. You can use our programs to augment your district classroom curriculum, save on field trip transportation costs, or provide student achievement incentives.
MINNESOTA RAPTORS
Real Raptors, Real Life. An in depth look at how valuable this group of animals is to the health of our planet. A live animal program that will really grasp you.
SLITHER AND SLIME
Snakes, frogs, turtles, toads and more. Learn about reptiles and amphibians up close.
FEED ME
An in depth look at the predator/prey relationships necessary to keep our environment healthy. A variety of live predators and prey to wet the appetite.
WHOOOOOOS THERE?
Meet an owl and find out what cool tools they use to help them survive.
BONES, FURS AND FEATHERS
A look at the animal world from the inside out. Touch and see animal artifacts to learn about their habits and adaptations.
CREEPY CRAWLYS
There are a lot more of them than there are of us! What makes insects such a successful group of animals? Well learn what sets insects apart from other animals and how different insects are classified.
BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS
What makes a bird a bird? Explore the structure of our feathered friends and learn how scientists are trying to unravel some of the mysteries of their behavior.
BEAVER FEVER
Sharpen your gnaw-ledge about the rodent responsible for putting Minnesota on the map. Touch, see, and even smell beaver artifacts and perhaps get dressed in a beaver costume!
WAYS OF THE WHITETAIL
Learn about the natural history of this modern day wildlife wonder.
Seasonal programs such as snowshoeing, maple syruping, owl pellet dissection, Native American games, Monarch butterfly tagging, etc. are available by special arrangement. Call for more details.
OTHER NEEDS?
Call Three Rivers Park Districts Outreach Program at 763/559-6700. We have a Naturalist staff who can provide quality and fun filled nature programs about any topic, anywhere, any time for any group.
Schools and groups in financial need may be eligible for a scholarship discount.
Web Site: http://www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org
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Tours of The Raptor Center Facility | The Raptor Center Staff
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Speaker
Topics: Wildlife - Zoology - Natural Sciences - Environmental Sciences
A 15-minute tour of The Raptor Center's public areas (clinic not included). View live eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons while learning about their species and the environment we share.
Web Site: http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu
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Visit the Stars - A program offered by Headwaters Science Center | John Mathisen
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Astronomy - Science
HSC begins its weekly Fall telescope viewing schedule with Jay Lehman on Wednesday, September 10, 1997. Participants are asked to arrive at HSC by 7:45 PM in September and 6:30 PM in October when a brief introduction will be given on the evening events. All participants will drive from HSC to the telescope location. There is no set time for ending the evening viewing. The fee for each evening is $2.00 per person.
Web Site: http://www.HSCBemidji.org
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Walleye Hatchery and Spawn-Take Site | MN DNR Fisheries
Resource type: Exhibit/Display - Field Trip/Tour - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Fish - Habitat - Lake - Natural Sciences
The MN DNR - Detroit Lakes Area Fisheries Staff operate a walleye spawn-take site and hatchery near Lake Sallie. This site is in operation from mid-April to early-May. Visitors to the site can see the spawn-take operation, and also view the hatchery. This is a guided tour if arrangements are made several days in advance, but is also open the public. For teachers and classes, a packet of information must be reviewed with the class prior to the tour. The packet includes background information and slides. A speaker may be able to come into the classroom prior to the tour to review the packet with the students, depending on time availability.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
ecosystem
habitat
population
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12(adult):
Grades preK - 2
A-1 Social systems and natural systems are made of parts.
Grades 3-5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
Grades 6 - 8
C-1 Social and natural systems can include processes as well as things.
Grades 9 - 12 (adult)
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
K.IV.B.2 - The student will know simple ways that living things can be grouped.
1.IV.D.1 - The student will describe ways in which many plants and animals closely resemble but are not identical to their parents.
1.IV.D.2 - The student will match adult plants and animals to their offspring.
2.IV.B.1 - The student will describe life cycles of plants and animals.
3.I.B.1 - The student will ask questions about the natural world that can be investigated scientifically.
4.IV.B.1 - The student will classify plants and animals according to their physical characteristics.
5.IV.E.1- The student will recognize that individuals of the same species differ in their characteristics and that sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
6.I.B.1 - the student will identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation and those that cannot.
7.IV.B.5 - The student will use the characteristics of an organism to identify the kingdom to which it belongs.
8.I.B.2 - The student will use sufficient trials and adequate sample size to ensure reliable data.
9-12.I.C.2 - The student will provide an example of a need or problem identified by science and solved by engineering or technology.
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Warner Nature Center Outreach Programs | Kirk Mona, Outreach Coordinator
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Natural Sciences - Bio-Diversity - Wildlife - Science
Bring the excitement of Warner Nature Center to your classroom or organization! We can bring live animals, demonstrations, and fun activities to either a classroom or assembly setting. Our outreach programs are custom designed to meet your students' needs. Pair an outreach program with a field trip to Warner for even more fun and learning!
Web Site: http://www.warnernaturecenter.org
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Washington County Dept. of Public Health & Environment | Staff
Resource type: Learning Kit - Exhibit/Display - Speaker - Resource Person
Topics: Recycling - Source Reduction - Waste Management
Washington County offers learning kits, speakers on the topics of waste reduction and recycling, and recycling-related exhibits and games for school and community events. Resources are available within Washington County only.
Web Site: http://http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=603
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Water Quality and Mapping | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: Speaker - Program - Curriculum
Topics: Earth - Environmental Sciences - Geology - Landscape
After completing this activity, students will be able to:
-Read a map of a watershed
-Show how H2O gets into our watershed
-Show the affects of runoff lends to poor water quality by using a map of point-non-point scores
-Read topography
-Differentiate maps that show vegetation (forest vs. farmland)
-Understand Contour maps of area lakes(create) and changing landforms over time
-Understand Human impact on water quality
Pelican River Watershed District
Denise Baer, Detroit Lakes, MN
(218)846-0436 dbaer@lakesnet.net
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Cause and effect
Change and constancy
Geomorphism
Ecosystem
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 6-8
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
FOR GRADES 9-12
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
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MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
7.IV.C.3 - The student will define an ecosystem as all populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact.
7.IV.C.4 - The student will explain the factors that affect the number and types of organisms an ecosystem can support, including available resources, abiotic and biotic factors and disease.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientists can conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations in more complex systems.
8.I.D.2 - The student will cite examples of how science and technology contributed to changes in agriculture, manufacturing, sanitation, medicine, warfare, transportation, information processing or communication.
9-12.I.B.6 - The student will give examples of how different domains of science use different bodies of scientific knowledge and employ different methods to investigate questions.
9-12.I.C.4 - The student will know that technological changes and scientific advances are often accompanied by social, political, environmental and economic changes.
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Water Quality Elementary | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Pamphlet - Program - Speaker
Topics: Conservation - Lake - Pollution - Water
After completing this activity, students will be able to:
-Describe (define) a watershed and its function in the environment
-Identify how human action impacts the environment - Stewardship
-Identify shoreline erosion and methods used to prevent and control erosion
-Take a water sample, secchi readings, gage readings
-Understand the results of the tests and their significance
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
cause and effect
knowledge
resources
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES preK-2, 3-5:
Grades preK-2
A-1 Social systems and natural systems are made of parts.
A-2 Social systems and natural systems may not continue to function if some of their parts are missing.
Grades 3-5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B-2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
K.IV.G.1 - The student will observe and describe the environment using the five senses.
1.IV.B.1 - The student will observe and describe how plants and animals grow and change.
2.III.A.1 - The student will observe and describe rocks, soils, water, and air.
3.IV.C.2 - The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism.
4.III.A.1 - The student will investigate environmental issues and potential solutions.
5.III.A.1 - The student will recognize the natural processes that cause rocks to break down into smaller pieces and eventually into soil.
5.III.A.2 - The student will investigate the formation, composition and properties of soil.
6.I.A.1- The student will distinguish between scientific evidence and personal opinion.
6.I.C.1 - The student will describe the types of questions asked, the products, and methods of investigation used to distinguish science from technology.
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Water Quality H.S. | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: Slides - Speaker
Topics: Lake - Resource Management - Stewardship - Water
After completing this activity, students will be able to:
-Understand what a watershed is
-Understand the flow of water in a watershed
-Understand what identifiers constitute good water quality
-Take lake samples and test the samples
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Cause and effect
Properties
Stratification
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 9-12(adult):
D-1 The interaction of social and natural systems can create properties that are different from either individual system.
D-3 Feedback of output from some parts of a managed social or natural system can be used to bring it closer to desired results.
D-4 It is not always possible to predict accurately the result of changing some part or connection between social and natural systems.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
7.I.B.2 - The student will recognize that a variable is a condition that may influence the outcome of an investigation and know the importance of manipulating one variable at a time.
7.I.B.4 - The student will explain how classroom scientific investigations relate to established scientific principles.
8.I.B.1 - The student will know that scientific investigations involve the common elements of systematic observations, the careful collection of relevant evidence, logical reasoning and innovation in developing hypotheses and explanations.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientistis can conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations to more complex systems.
9-12.I.B.1 - The student will design and complete a scientific experiment using scientific methods by determining a testable question, making a hypothesis, designing a scientific investigation with appropriate controls, analyzing data, making conclusions based on evidence and comparing conclusions to the original hypothesis and prior knowledge.
9-12.I.B.2- The student will distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data.
9-12.I.B.4- The student will identify possible sources of error and their effects on results.
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Water Quality-Collection and Analysis | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: EE Site - Guide - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Environmental Health - Pollution - Pollution Prevention - Water
Students will learn:
-How to collect a sample correctly-sterilization
-How to test the water using scientific equipment
-How to store a sample correctly
Students will be able to analyze:
-County lakes and human impact, stormwater runoff
-Pretreatment vs non pre-treatment of runoff
Students will understand:
-Dissolved oxygen, ph, nitrates
-What factors are important to good, healthy water
-How each factor affects the quality of water
-How students can be stewards by understanding how they are a part of each of the parts
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Abiotic facgtors
Accumulation
Cause and effect
Function
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 6-8,9-12(adult):
Grades 6 - 8
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
Grades 9 - 12 (adult)
D-1 The interaction of social and natural systems can create properties that are different from either individual system.
D-3 Feedback of output from some parts of a managed social or natural system can be used to bring it closer to desired results.
D-4 It is not always possible to predict accurately the result of changing some part or connection between social and natural systems.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
7.I.B.2 - The student will recognize that a variable is a condition that may influence the outcome of an investigation and know the importance of manipulating one variable at a time.
7.I.B.4 - The student will explain how classroom scientific investigations relate to established scientific principles.
8.I.B.1 - The student will know that scientific investigations involve the common elements of systematic observations, the careful collection of relevant evidence, logical reasoning and innovation in developing hypothese and explanations.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientists can conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations to more complex systems.
9-12.I.A.1 - The student will be able to distinguish among hypothesis, theory and law as scientific terms and how they are used to answer a specific question.
9-12.I.B.1 - The student will design and complete a scientific experiment using scientific methods by determining a testable question, making a hypothesis, designing a scientific investigation with appropriate controls, analyzing data, making conclusions based on evidence and comparing conclusions to the original hypothesis and prior knowledge.
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Water Quality-Run Off | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Resource type: Exhibit/Display - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Environmental Health - Landscape - Pollution - Water
Water quality description
Slide shows and/or tabletop runoff display are used to describe situations that lead to run-off and sediment contamination of lakes, rivers and streams in Minnesota and the impact that pollution has on aqualic life and human recreation. Discussion includes the steps individuals can take in their own lives to help improve water quality in Minnesota
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Cause and effect
Community
Cycles
Ecosystems
Environmental Literacy Scope and Sequence level: 3-5, 6-8
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5, 6-8, 9-12(adult):
Grades 3 - 5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B-2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
Grades 6 - 8
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
Grades 9 - 12 (adult)
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3.IV.C.2 - The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism.
4.III.A.1 - The student will identify and investigate environmental issues and potential solutions.
5.I.C.1 - The student will describe different kinds of work done in science and technology.
6.I.A.1 - The student will distinguish between scientific evidence and personal opinion.
7.I.A.1 - The student will recognize how scientific knowledge is subject to change as new evidence becomes avaialble, or as new theories cause scientists to look at old observations differently.
8.I.B.1. - The student will know that scientific investigations involve the common elements of systematic observation, the careful collection of relevant evidence, logical reasoning and innovation in developing hypotheses and explanations.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientists conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations to more complex systems.
9-12.I.A.3 - The student will recognize that in order to be valid, scientific knowledge must meet certain criteria including that it: be consistent with experimental, observational and inferential evidence about nature; follow rules of logic and reporting both methods and procedures; and, be falsifiable and open to criticism.
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Water Quality-Septic Systems | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Resource type: Booklet - DVD - Pamphlet - Speaker
Topics: Environmental Studies - Pollution Prevention - Waste Management
Through slide shows and models, audiences are shown what an individual sewage treatment system is and how it works to treat the solid and liquid waste leaving individual households in areas not served by a municipal sewage treatment system. Discussion includes how to tell whether or not a system is working adequately to protect human health and ground water, as well as what home owners can do to maintain and protect their system to prevent premature failure and other costly problems.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Cause and effect
Population
Technology
Waste
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 9-12(adult):
D-1 The interaction of social and natural systems can create properties that are different from either individual system.
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
9-12.I.B.2 - The student will distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data.
9-12.I.C.2 - The student will provide an example of a need or problem identified by science and solved by engineering or technology.
9-12.I.C.4 - The student will know that technological changes and scientific advances are often accompanied by social, political, environmental and economic changes.
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Watersheds-Mapping | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: Guide - Research - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Environmental Studies - Lake - Pollution - Water
Students will be able to:
-Read a map of a watershed and contour maps of areas lakes
-Read topography
-Differentiate maps that show vegetation (forest vs. farmland)
They will understand:
-How H2O gets into our watershed
-How the affects of runoff lends to poor water quality by using a map of point vs non-point sources
-Human impact on water quality
-Changing landforms over time
Contact: Pelican River Watershed District (218)846-0436
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Abiotic factors
Accumulation
Cause and effect
Probability
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 6-8
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
FOR GRADES 9-12 (adult)
D-2 Interaction between social and natural systems is defined by their boundaries, relation to other systems, and expected inputs and outputs.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
7.IV.C.3 - The student will define an ecosystem as all populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact.
7.IV.C.4 - The student will explain the factors that affect the number and types of organisms an ecosystem can support, including available resources, abiotic and biotic factors and disease.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientists can conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations to more complex systems.
8.I.D.2 - The student will cite examples of how science and technology contributed to changes in agriculture, manufacturing, sanitation, medicine, warfare, transportation, information processing or communication.
9-12.I.B.6 - The student will give examples of how different domains of science use different bodies of scientific knowledge and employ different methods to investigate questions.
9-12.I.C.4 - The student will know that technological changes and scientific advances are often accompanied by social, political, environmental and economic changes.
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Watersheds: Water Quality, Sampling | Pelican River Watershed District
Resource type: Exhibit/Display - Guide - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Conservation - Environmental Studies - Lake - Water
Students will:
-Learn what a watershed is
-Collect water samples
-Identify a watershed's function in the environment.
-Learn how to identify individual watershed regions and their inter-connectedness
-Demonstrate knowledge of how human actions impact the natural state of watersheds.
-Understand the dynamics of what are the components of good water quality-oxygen, ph, solids, phosphates
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Abiotic factors
Function
Knowledge
Structure
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3-5, 6-8, 9-12(adult):
Grades 3 - 5
B-2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
Grades 6 - 8
C-2 The output from a social or natural system can become the input to other parts of social and natural systems.
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
Grades 9 - 12 (adult)
D-3 Feedback of output from some parts of a managed social or natural system can be used to bring it closer to desired results.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3.I.A.1 - The student will explore the use of science as a tool that can help investigate and answer question about the environment.
3.I.B.2 - The student will participate in a scientific investigation using appropriate tools.
4.I.B.2 - The student will collect, organize, analyze and present data from a controlled experiment.
5.I.B.1 - The student will perform a controlled experiment using a specific step-by-step procedure and present conclusions supported by the evidence.
6.I.B.2 - The student will distinguish among observation, prediction and inference.
7.I.B.2 - The student will recognize that a variable is a condition that may influence the outcome of an investigation and know the importance of manipulating one variable at a time.
8.I.B.1 - The student will know that scientific investigations involve the common elements of systematic observations, the careful collection of relevant evidence, logical reasoning and innovation in developing hypotheses and explanations.
8.I.B.2 - The student will describe how scientists can conduct investigations in a simple system and make generalizations to more complex systems.
9-12.I.A.3 - The student will recognize that in order to be valid, scientific knowledge must meet certain criteria including that it: be consistent with experimental, observational and inferential evidence about nature; follow rules of logic and reporting both methods and procedures; and, be falsifiable and open to criticism.
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Where's Woody- waterfowl migration study | International Water Institute
Resource type: Course/Workshop - Program - Speaker - Teacher Training
Topics: Eco-systems - Environmental Studies - Wildlife - Zoology
Avian Science - Wood Duck
Waterfowl biology, habitat of various species
Identification of various waterfowl species
Digital photo and video, tools for inquiry
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Habitat
Migration
Niche
Species
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES preK-2, 3-5, 6-8:
Grades preK - 2
A-1 Social systems and natural systems are made of parts.
Grades 3 - 5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
Grades 6 - 8
C-3 Social and natural systems are connected to each other and to other larger or smaller systems.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
K.I.B.1- The student will observe and describe common objects using simple tools.
1.II.A.1- The student will describe objects in terms of color, size, shape, weight, and texture.
2.IV.C.1- The student will observe and describe some features of plants and animals that allow them to live in specific environments.
3.IV.D.2- The student will identify similarities and differences between parent and offspring.
4.IV.B.1- The student will classify plants and animals according to their physical characteristics.
5.IV.E.1- The student will recognize that individuals of the same species differ in their characteristics and that sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
7.IV.B.4- The student will use and create dichotomous keys.
9-12.IV.B.2- The student will recognize that organisms have both innate and learned behavioral responses to internal and external stimuli, including the tropic responses in plants.
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Wildlife Habitat Through the Seasons | Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Program - Speaker
Topics: Habitat - Phenology (seasons) - Animals - Wildlife
This Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge fieldtrip includes a nature walk through the forest to identify signs of active wildlife and signs of seasonal change. Photographs are encouraged, a digital camera may be available for loan. An activity on animal adaptations will explore trumpeter swans, beaver, wolf, and frogs. An educational video in large screen theater may be available. The visitor center includes hands-on exhibits of the species and habitat native to the area, including a replica beaver and lodge for close up viewing. For grade 3.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Habitat
Niche
Migration
Climate
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADESGrades 3 - 5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B- 2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected. .
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
3. I. A. 1. The student will explore the use of science as a tool that can help investigate and answer questions about the environment.
3.I.B.1. The student will ask questions about the natural world that can be investigated scientifically.
3.I.B.2. The student will participate in a scientific investigation using appropriate tools.
3. IV. B. 1.The Students will recognize that plants and animals have different structures that serve various functions.
3.IV.C. 1. The student will know that organisms interact with one another in various ways besides providing food.
3.IV.C.2. The student will know that changes in a habitat can be beneficial or harmful to an organism
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Web Site: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac
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Will Steger Biography | Will Steger Foundation
Resource type: Speaker - Resource Person
Topics: Climatology - Human Communities - Bio-Diversity - Energy
Will Steger, is known for his numerous polar expeditions, deep understanding of the environment and his efforts to raise international awareness to environmental threats. Steger has been an eyewitness to the on-going catastrophic consequences of global warming. In 2007, utilizing the latest in web and communications technologies, students, educators and individuals can travel along with Steger as he embarks upon his next two expeditions to Baffin Island and Antarctica.
A formidable voice calling for understanding and the preservation of the Arctic, and the Earth, Will Steger is best known for his legendary polar explorations. He has traveled tens of thousands of miles by kayak and dogsled over 40 years, leading teams on some of the most significant polar expeditions in history.
Recently, Steger formed the Will Steger Foundation, with a personal and professional commitment to foster leadership and cooperation in environmental education and policy. He has been face-to-face with what we now know to be the gravest environmental threat of our time - global warming. Thus the Foundation's first initiative, Global Warming 101, will engage and empower individuals and policy-makers to translate their concern into action on this critical issue.
Steger led the first confirmed dogsled journey to the North Pole without re-supply (1986), the 1,600-mile south-north traverse of Greenland (the longest unsupported dogsled expedition in history in 1988), the first dogsled traverse of Antarctica (the historic seven month, 3,471-mile International Trans-Antarctica Expedition in 1989-90), and the first dogsled traverse of the Arctic Ocean from Russia to Ellesmere Island in Canada (1995). In 2007, Steger will bring his audience on two expeditions titled, "To Ends of the Earth", to experience first hand the dramatic effects of global warming in the polar regions.
Steger received his B.S. in Geology and M.A. in Education at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, and taught science for three years at the secondary level. In 1970, he moved from his birthplace in suburban Minneapolis to the wilderness north of Ely, Minnesota. There he founded a winter school and developed innovative wilderness programs for 10 years. In 1991, Steger received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters; University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN and Honorary Doctorate of Science; Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT. His unique ability to blend extreme exploration with cutting-edge technology, have allowed him to reach millions of people around the world, under some of the most hostile conditions on the planet and be a pioneer in online education. Over 20 million students followed the 1995 International Arctic Project via on-line daily journal entries and the first-ever transmission of a digital photograph from the North Pole.
Steger joins Amelia Earhart, Robert Peary, Roald Amundsen and in receiving the National Geographic Society's prestigious John Oliver La Gorce Medal (formerly the Gold Metal) for "Accomplishments in Geographic Exploration ---- in the Sciences, and Public Service to Advance International Understanding" in 1995. This was the first time the Society had presented to all three categories.
In 1996, he became the National Geographic Society's first Explorer-in-Residence and received the Explorers Club's Finn Ronne Memorial Award in 1997. In 2006 Steger joined Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Dr. Thor Heyerdahl and Neil Armstrong in receiving the Lindbergh Award. Steger was given this award for "numerous polar expeditions, deep understanding of the environment and efforts to raise awareness of current environmental threats, especially climate change".
A recognized authority on polar environmental issues and ceaseless advocate for the Earth's well being, Steger has been invited twice to testify before the United States Congress, as well as, advising world leaders on the environmental protection of Antarctica. Steger's pioneering work in adventure-based environmental education was pivotal as he founded the Global Center of Environmental Education at Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota, and the World School for Adventure Learning at the University of St. Thomas in 1993. Steger is the author of four books: Over the Top of the World, Crossing Antarctica, North to the Pole and Saving the Earth.
Web Site: http://www.willstegerfoundation.org
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Winona Wildlife Center
Resource type: Speaker - Resource Person
Topics: Rivers - Wildlife - Habitat
The Mississippi River Corridor is a major flyway for migrating birds in North America. The Winona Wildlife Center can do presentations on the importance of the Mississippi to migrating birds and breeding birds, with the use of various visual aids, they can also explore the rich avian diversity that the Corridor supports. Topics might include: what species use the river and where they can be seen, what threats bird populations face, and what instructional aids are available to educators interested in teaching students about birds.
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Wolves: A Pack of Investigations | Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Resource type: Field Trip/Tour - Resource Person - Speaker
Topics: Wildlife - Population - Food Chain - Habitat
This Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge fieldtrip includes a hike along a trail that is known for grey wolf sightings and signs. Student will learn how the wolf population has changed over time in Minnesota. Through several activity stations student learn the unique characteristics of wolves and feeding habitats. An educational video of wolves and wolf behavior is available. The visitor center includes hands-on exhibits of the species and habitat native to the area, including a wolf for close up viewing. Designed for 5th grade, could be modified for 4th or 6th grade. Conducted in Fall only.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
SYSTEM CONCEPT(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Trophic Level
Habitat
Population
Family and Kinship
SYSTEM BENCHMARK(S) TO BE ADDRESSED FOR GRADES 3 - 5
B-1 In social and natural systems that consist of many parts, the parts usually influence one another.
B- 2 Social and natural systems may not function as well if parts are missing, damaged, mismatched, or misconnected.
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MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
MINNESOTA SCIENCE STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
5.IV.E. Biological Populations Change Over Time, The student will know that biological populations change over time.
1. The student will recognize that individuals of the same species differ in their characteristics and that sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
2. The student will recognize that extinction of a species occurs when the environment changes and the adaptive characteristics of a species are insufficient to allow its survival.
5.IV.F. Flow of Matter and Energy, The student will know that matter and energy flow into, out of, and within a biological system.
1. The student will recognize that organisms need energy to stay alive and grow, and that this energy originates from the sun.
2. The student will use food webs to describe the relationships among producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem in Minnesota.
5.I.C.The student will recognize that science and technology involve different kinds of work and engages men and women of all backgrounds.
1. The student will describe different kinds of work done in science and technology.
2. The student will identify men and women of various backgrounds and ages who have been involved in science and technology, both past and present.
MINNESOTA HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD(S) TO BE ADDRESSED:
Grade 4, 5 -II. Minnesota History. B. Contact and Fur Trade 1600 - 1810. The student will demonstrate knowledge of early explorers and fur traders in Minnesota and the impact of the fur trade on both European and Native societies.
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Wonderful Wednesdays
Resource type: Program - EE Site - Speaker - Performance/Art
Topics: Education - General Ecology - Resource Management - Wildlife
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 11 am throughout the summer at a different Anoka County Park to explore the natural world through interactive programs and recreational activities. This family program is for kids of all ages to attend. Space is limited, so come early! If your group is larger than 10, please call the Nature Center and we would be happy to arrange a separate program for your group from 9:30-10:30 on the same day. Fee: $3/person (ages 3 to adult). Call for this week's location and topic!
Web Site: http://www.anokacountyparks.com
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World Population Balance | Staff
Resource type: Program - Resource Person - Speaker - Teacher Training
Topics: Population - Culture - Earth - Geography
World Population Balance is dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of population stabilization. We present our message through public programs and conferences, appointments with elected officials, written articles, our newsletter and Web site, and TV, radio and newspaper interviews.
They can be reached at:
David Paxson, President
PO Box 23472
Minneapolis, MN 55423
Wk: (612) 869-1640
Fx: (612) 798-4859
wpb@worldpopulationbalance.org
Web Site: http://worldpopulationbalance.org
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Zorro The Peregrine Falcon - A program offered by Headwaters Science Center | John Mathisen
Resource type: Program - Speaker
Topics: Conservation,Wildlife - Natural Sciences - Wildlife
Although not housed at the Center, Zorro comes to the Center for programs dealing with raptor rehabilitation, life history and conservation. The program is available by prior arrangement anytime during normal hours or off-site. It normally lasts about 1/2 hour, but can be extended. Advance registration is necessary to ensure staff and facilities are available.
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