Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Love Creek Outdoor Explorers Spring 2021
Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online lessons at any point in the semester in order to register for classes. All students must complete a project for these classes.
Love Creek Nature Center 9292 Huckleberry Road Berrien Center, MI 49102
Instructor: Lamanda Hilty, Park Naturalist
email: lovecreek@berriencounty.org for more information.
Format: In-person
Two Fridays a month from 1:30-3:30 PM (times vary with subject and weather)
Ages 5-10
Additional registration at location is NOT required.
Classes begin January 22 - May 28
Syllabus
Click the link to see this semester's schedule.
Description: A weekly reminder email is sent out each week usually on the Wednesday before class that provides location, items to bring etc. Most supplies will be provided. On occasion, specific outerwear will be required (Waterproof boots, winter outerwear) and the participants will be made aware in the Wednesday email reminder.
During this twice a month class for 5-10 year olds, we will explore the outdoor world of Berrien County. Each class will have a topic that is usually based on what is “happening” outside that particular month. This class is presented as a supplement to your science studies at home, and will be as “hands-on” as possible. Classes will be on Fridays and will meet at Love Creek or other parks in the County.
A Nature Journal will be handed out at the first class for the students to take home and bring to each class. It is expected that each student will write or draw their observations, thoughts etc. at home after each class. After the final class the journals will be displayed for students and their parents to explore each other’s work. Journals will be reviewed by Partnership staff for evidence of learning approval, looking for evidence of active participation and engagement in multiple Love Creek sessions.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Tom Hurst
Instructor: Lamanda Hilty, Park Naturalist
email: lovecreek@berriencounty.org for more information.
Format: In-person
Two Fridays a month from 1:30-3:30 PM (times vary with subject and weather)
Ages 5-10
Additional registration at location is NOT required.
Classes begin January 22 - May 28
Syllabus
Click the link to see this semester's schedule.
Description: A weekly reminder email is sent out each week usually on the Wednesday before class that provides location, items to bring etc. Most supplies will be provided. On occasion, specific outerwear will be required (Waterproof boots, winter outerwear) and the participants will be made aware in the Wednesday email reminder.
During this twice a month class for 5-10 year olds, we will explore the outdoor world of Berrien County. Each class will have a topic that is usually based on what is “happening” outside that particular month. This class is presented as a supplement to your science studies at home, and will be as “hands-on” as possible. Classes will be on Fridays and will meet at Love Creek or other parks in the County.
A Nature Journal will be handed out at the first class for the students to take home and bring to each class. It is expected that each student will write or draw their observations, thoughts etc. at home after each class. After the final class the journals will be displayed for students and their parents to explore each other’s work. Journals will be reviewed by Partnership staff for evidence of learning approval, looking for evidence of active participation and engagement in multiple Love Creek sessions.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Tom Hurst
