Environmental Education |
PROGRAM |
GRADE LEVEL |
FIELD TRIP |
IN SCHOOL |
DESCRIPTION |
| Becoming 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. |
| Becoming 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Investigate an Ecosystem |
6-8 |
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Work with the Schrader Center educators to customize a program that uses the scientific method and advanced equipment to sample one ecosystem in-depth or sample two ecosystems for comparison studies. |
Performing Arts |
PROGRAM |
GRADE LEVEL |
FIELD TRIP |
IN SCHOOL |
DESCRIPTION |
| Instant Theater |
6-8 |
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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 Oct. 2010- Mar. 2011. |
Dance |
PROGRAM |
GRADE LEVEL |
FIELD TRIP |
IN SCHOOL |
DESCRIPTION |
| Kid’s Stretch & Flex |
6-8 |
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Stress flexibility, muscle development and control using chairs & floor. |
| On Your Toes |
6-8 |
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A bit of ballet, a touch of tap and movement through instruction from a professional dancer. |
| 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. |
| Middle Eastern Dance |
6-8 |
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Explore the rich history and social context of dance in Middle Eastern culture through authentic costumes and a dance performance. |
Visual Arts |
PROGRAM |
GRADE LEVEL |
FIELD TRIP |
IN SCHOOL |
DESCRIPTION |
| 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. |
| Ceramic Animal Sculptures |
6-8 |
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Utilize ceramic forming techniques such as pinch, score and slip and clay balloon. Demonstrate craftsmanship and originality to transfer a two-dimensional drawing into a 3D sculpture of an animal in its environment. |
| 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. |
| Expressive Designs in Wire |
6-8 |
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Analyze the work of Alexander Calder and consider how he used the elements and principles of design such as line, shape, form, emphasis, balance and repetition. Create a wire sculpture and identify similarities between your work and Calder’s sculptures. |
| The Art Experience |
6-8 |
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Field trip to the Stifel Center. Students will be split into two groups; creating projects from clay, drawing and painting. |
