Program Description
This program will provide students with age and grade appropriate information about the basic needs of animals in a habitat, the flow of energy between species in an ecosystem, the effect on individual animals when habitat needs are not met (limiting factors) and the effect limiting factors have on controlling a population of animals in nature over time. Instruction will include discussions, role plays, observations of live animals & habitats, and interactive games.
Three Rotations (K to 5th Grade)
- Food Chain/Food Web
- Habitats & Limiting Factors
- Hike & Population Game (Oh Deer! or How Many Bears Can Live in this Forest?)
Program Details
- Program length: 90-120 minutes
- Minimum: 10 students
- Maximum: 3 classes, or 100 students, per program time slot
- Chaperones required: 1 chaperone per 15 students
- Cost: $5/person
Frederick County Science Essential Curriculum & Maryland Social Studies & Science Standards (MSSS):
K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3, K-2-ETS1-1, 1-LS1-2, 2-LS4-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4, 4-LS1-1, 5-PS3-1
Maryland Environmental Literacy Curriculum