Grades K-6 Students will be introduced to agriculture and its importance. They will gain a knowledge of two products grown and harvested in Arizona, corn and cotton. Children will see and touch corn and corn products as well as view first hand the various stages of cotton from field to fiber.
This program focuses on providing educational resources and promoting approaches to learning that help educators and students to better understand the interrelationships among agriculture, the environment, and people of the world. A sampling of activities include:
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Grades K-8 Students will learn about soil composition and its importance to both farms and forests. A soil kit is available highlighting sand, silt and clay; different soil colors, textures and structures; and soil genesis.
Grades K-12 Students will gain an overview of forestry and be introduced to the concepts of diversity, interrelationships, structure and scale. They will acquire an appreciation of trees as a renewable natural resource in our state, learn about the anatomy of a tree (leaves, branches, trunk, roots), learn why forests are important and how they can be protected and managed.
Grades 2-6 Students will be introduced to the world of plants. They will learn the different requirements of forest versus desert plants and their adaptations for survival. Building aquariums and greenhouse tours are optional activities.
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Grades K-6 Students will learn what creates deserts, what defines a desert and the flora and fauna connected to the desert. The Sonoran Desert will be highlighted.
Grades K-3 Students will learn about the scarcity of water in a desert ecosystem and discuss water conservation techniques that can be applied at home. Aqua Bodies (from Project WET) is an optional activity.
Grades 4-12 Students will gain an overview and understanding of the water cycle, nature's recycling system. They will attain an understanding of the hydrological process including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and transpiration. Hands-on activities (from Project WET) will be incorporated.
Grades K-12 The waters of the earth, in one form or another, are within walking distance from any classroom on the planet. This program will help students explore and understand the fascinating world of water and the aquatic habitats it supports. Hands-on activities (from Project Aquatics) abound.
Grades K-12 Students will gain an overview and understanding of wildlife in our state in a fun, interactive, hands-on way. They will listen to a number of animal sounds, examine the different parts of animals including furs and skulls and learn about tracks and predator/prey relationships.
Grades K-8 Students will gain an understanding of elk in Arizona, their habitat needs and predators, such as mountain lions and wolves. After a brief history and introduction to elk, students will view a videotape of this animal and have the opportunity to see and touch an elk hide, skull, scat, antler, and tracks. They will also learn to identify various elk calls.
Grades K-12 Students will be introduced to the world of bats, the world's only flying mammal. They will gain an appreciation of bats, their natural history, anatomy, and place in the ecosystem. They will have the opportunity to examine the contents of a bat trunk. Building bat houses is an optional activity.
Grades K-8 Students will gain an overview and understanding of insects, their anatomy, and benefits to the ecosystem. Older students (grades 6-8) will learn insect life cycles. An "Integrated Pest Management" simulation game is an optional activity for older students.
Grades 4-12 Students will learn the benefits and challenges of reintroducing animals into the wild. Discussion will focus on the Mexican gray wolf and its recent reintroduction into its historical Arizona range. After a brief history and introduction to the wolf, students will explore the contents of a wolf resource trunk.
Grades 4-12 Students will learn about population declines, the causes of declines, and how to manage natural resources for these species. A slide show on this topic will be presented.
The programs are designed to challenge and motivate students. Typically, they run 45-60 minutes in length, Monday through Thursday. Many include videos, slide shows, games, stories and hands-on activities. Field trips and teacher training workshops are also available.
All programs are based on current scientific information and presented in a balanced manner.