Join Sunriver Nature Center educators and fellow homeschoolers on the shore of Lake Aspen! 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
