| Regional Environmental Action Program (R.E.A.P.) |
6 |
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Two or more days of hands-on learning that focuses on ecology. Lessons include taxonomy, comparative analysis of plant communities, stream biodiversity and animal adaptations. All activities take place in a camp-style setting and promote Earth stewardship. Call for pricing. |
| Become a Botanist |
6-8 |
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Identify wildflowers by their parts. Use field guides to identify common local wildflowers. Learn characteristics used in botanical classification. |
| Become a Naturalist |
6-8 |
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Use field guides to identify common living organisms in the natural world of Appalachia. Students enjoy the hands-on and team approach to this project and gain a broad knowledge of the local ecosystems. |
| Mission Ground Truth:21 |
7-8 |
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Inquiry-based ecosystem assessment program that determines the ecological health of forest and stream communities. Highlights include: satellite and aerial photography, chemical and biological health of a stream, point-quarter survey of a forest, and bird population analysis. $20 per student. Click here for more on M.G.T. 21. |
| Herpetology 101 |
6-8 |
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Interact with live amphibians and reptiles from the region to discover how adaptations help species succeed in nature. Explore life cycles, identifying characteristics, habitats and behaviors. |
| Instant Theater |
4-8 |
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Learn the art of improvisation and how with a simple suggestion a scene or monologue can be made up on the spot. Available Sept. 2011- Mar. 2012. |
| Kid’s Stretch & Flex |
6-8 |
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Stress flexibility, muscle development and control using chairs & floor. |
| Appalachian Dance |
6-8 |
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Try some “down home” dancing. Learn basic clogging steps and a short routine set to Appalachian music. |
| Magic of the Wheel and Beyond |
6-8 |
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Learn clay techniques of wheel throwing and hand building to create an original piece of art. Utilize balance, shape/form and texture. Discuss functional and non-functional objects as art forms. 24 student limit. |
| Face Vase |
6-8 |
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Using self-hardening clay and hand-building methods, create a Picasso inspired vase. You will add expressionistic faces to each side, making yours unique. |
| Create Your Own Project |
6-8 |
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OI art educators will customize a visual arts project based on your curriculum. Projects can be integrated into a variety of subject areas such as science, social studies, math and literature. |
| Primary Sources for the Classroom |
8 |
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Primary sources such as letters, invoices, and advertisements, along with photographs and 3-dimensional objects offer students an opportunity to research and discover more about the city in which they live. Using the collections of the Museums of Oglebay Institute, students will analyze and interpret documents and images related to industries and people in the Ohio Valley while answering pre-written questions. |
