Homeschool Day: Pond Study

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Homeschool Day: Pond Study

May 15 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Sunriver Nature Center educators and fellow homeschoolers on the shore of Lake Aspen this spring! The Pond Study is an outdoor, experiential field trip program focusing on habitat exploration with emphasis on ponds. Students will have a blast going on a nature walk, observing aquatic insects, and meeting live reptiles and amphibians. This lesson is NGSS aligned and addresses the following concepts:

  • Relationship between habitat and food web structure
  • Relationship between physical characteristics and survival strategies of animals and plants
  • Observation and categorization of pond organisms based on appearance and behavior pattern
  • Human impacts on aquatic ecosystems
  • Best practices for nature stewardship

Program Details and Logistics

  • This program is geared toward homeschooled students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
  • At least one adult chaperone is required per group. There is no fee for adult chaperones to attend.
  • All tools and materials for program activities are provided.
  • This program takes place indoors and outdoors. Students should wear sturdy footwear such as boots or sneakers, and dress for the weather.
  • Please bring snacks and refillable water bottles.

Registration: $15/child; $10/additional child in family
Adult chaperones are free

Venue

SNCO Campus
57245 River Road
Sunriver, OR 97707 United States
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Phone:
541-593-4394

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations received more than five business days prior to the program date, a full refund, minus a 20% cancellation fee, will be issued. Refunds and exchanges will not be issued for missed programs, cancellations made five or fewer business days prior to the program date, or for programs with registration fees less than $10. No partial refunds, credits, or exchanges will be offered for unattended sessions in a program series.

To cancel or modify your registration, please contact us at (541) 593-4394 or email info@snco.org.