~ Fall 2007 Homeschool Programs ~
Programs are designed to meet state and national standards and are appropriate for students of all ages. If you are a homeshool parent or organizer and are interested in programs for older students or topics that are not covered in our fall offerings, please contact David Pragoff, School Program Coordinator at 302-239-2334, ext.133 or davidp@delawarenaturesociety.org to request a copy of our School Program Brochure.
Advance registration for all programs is required.
October Home School Overnight, Oct. 30 – 31, 2007
Join other homeschoolers this Halloween Eve. Programs include Skulls & Skeletons, Spider and Snake Biology, Owls of Delaware with owl pellet dissection, Evening program with a Reptile Quiz Show, night hike, and campfire. Price is $35 per student. Minimum 15 students. One adult per family should plan to accompany their child. (No charge for adults)
For information or to make a reservation, contact Judy Montgomery, Overnight and Outreach Coordinator at 302-239-2334, ext #127; or contact judym@delawarenaturesociety.org.
Fall Home School Field Trip Series
The cost for each program is $7 per student.
Homeschool Series #1 ~ Reading the Forest at Flint Woods Preserve
Course #: to be determined
Date: September 21st
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Led by: DNS Staff
Hike along trails and historical roads at Flint Woods Preserve. Experience the smells, sights, and sounds of the forest and record observations. Identify and classify trees, stages of forest growth, and compare vertical forest layers. Program meets at the Flint Woods Preserve. Contact Ashland Nature Center for directions.
Homeschool Series #2~ Habitats & Ecosystems
Course #: to be determined
Date: October 5th
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Led by: DNS Staff
Explore forest, meadow, and stream habitats to determine which ecosystem has the greatest diversity of living things. Search for producers, consumers and decomposers and collect data on the non-living factors of the system. Using your data as evidence, determine which of the habitats was the most diverse and develop statements explaining why. Program meets at the Ashland Nature Center.
Homeschool Series #3 ~ Colonial Farm
Course #: to be determined
Date: October 19th
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Led by: DNS Staff
Discover farm life as a child in colonial Delaware. Turn cream to butter after learning how cows turn grass to milk. Prepare corn from field to flour and explore the old fashioned refrigerator made of stone! Program meets at the Coverdale Farm.
Homeschool Series #4 ~ Stream Ecology
Course #: to be determined
Date: November 2nd
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Led by: DNS Staff
Determine a stream’s health by examining its biological, chemical, and physical attributes. Catch and classify stream macro-invertebrates, and use test kits to record pH and dissolved oxygen. Discuss how humans and wildlife impact stream health and identify four basic types of stream pollution. Program meets at the Ashland Nature Center.
Homeschool Series #5 ~ Delaware’s Native Americans – The Lenni Lenape
Course #: to be determined
Date: November 16th
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Led by: DNS Staff
Explore the culture and customs of the early inhabitants of Delaware. Take an interpretive walk to discover pre-colonial Delaware history. Learn how Native Americans used nature to meet everyday needs and visit a replica wigwam for a hands-on experience with tools, animal furs and hides, clothing and musical instruments. Program meets at the Ashland Nature Center.
Note from Connie:
My kids, ages 8 & 12, did the homeschool program at Ashland last year and loved it!
This year's programs sound wonderful! The people at Ashland have lots of experience running these sorts of programs for schools, families, children and adults. The also run a fabulous summer camp. The facilities are beautiful - a real treasure!
I am always concerned about the quality and appropriateness of these sorts of programs for the older students. The leaders at Ashland are really great about gearing their programs up or down and breaking off into age appropriate groups depending upon the ages of the students attending. I will be registering both my kids for all of these, they can't wait!
Ashland Nature Center is located in Hockessin, DE.
Their web site: www.delawarenaturesociety.org
