Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Love Creek Outdoor Explorers Fall 2018
Love Creek Nature Center 9292 Huckleberry Road Berrien Center, MI 49102
Instructor: Patrick Underwood, Parks Naturalist, Berrien County Parks
More Info: Call (269) 471-2617 email: Patrick Underwood, Parks Naturalist at lovecreek@berriencounty.org for more information..
Two Fridays a month from 1:30-3:30 (times vary with subject and weather. _There will be one evening night hike at 6:30 pm.
Ages 5-10
Additional registration at location is NOT required.
Classes run September 7- January 18
(All dates and subjects are subject to change based on staffing and weather)
September 7---Nature of the Beach (Weko Beach in Bridgman)
September 21---Backyard Bugs!
October 12---“Naturalist’s Choice”
October 26---Night Hike Adventure---6:30 p.m.
November 9---Meet the Decomposers
November 16---Winter Bird Adaptations
December 7---Exploring Owls and Owl Pellets
December 21---Animal Tracks and Signs
January 4 2019---Snowshoeing/Winter Hike (Topic depends on snow conditions)
January 18 2019---Topic depends on snow conditions
Description: A weekly reminder email is sent out each week usually on the Wednesday before class that provides location, items to bring etc.
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.
*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.
Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Becky Halcombe (K-5)
Instructor: Patrick Underwood, Parks Naturalist, Berrien County Parks
More Info: Call (269) 471-2617 email: Patrick Underwood, Parks Naturalist at lovecreek@berriencounty.org for more information..
Two Fridays a month from 1:30-3:30 (times vary with subject and weather. _There will be one evening night hike at 6:30 pm.
Ages 5-10
Additional registration at location is NOT required.
Classes run September 7- January 18
(All dates and subjects are subject to change based on staffing and weather)
September 7---Nature of the Beach (Weko Beach in Bridgman)
September 21---Backyard Bugs!
October 12---“Naturalist’s Choice”
October 26---Night Hike Adventure---6:30 p.m.
November 9---Meet the Decomposers
November 16---Winter Bird Adaptations
December 7---Exploring Owls and Owl Pellets
December 21---Animal Tracks and Signs
January 4 2019---Snowshoeing/Winter Hike (Topic depends on snow conditions)
January 18 2019---Topic depends on snow conditions
Description: A weekly reminder email is sent out each week usually on the Wednesday before class that provides location, items to bring etc.
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.
*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.
Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Becky Halcombe (K-5)