Grade 4
Astounding Adaptations ($20 per student)
What helps animals and plants survive in the wild? Students will be able to answer this question after investigating movement, protection, and feeding simulations that include live animal interaction, tool manipulation and cooperative work. This program includes a guided field hike, weather permitting. NGSS & NJSLA-S: 4LS1-1, 4LS1-2 *NOTE: this program costs $20 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.
Down and Dirty with Decomposers ($20 per student)
This program introduces students to the many benefits of composting and the role of decomposition in the environment. By observing the inhabitants of our compost bin using microscopes, students will unearth the mystery of how worms convert kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into nutrient-rich soil. Weather permitting, other invertebrate decomposers will be collected by students in the field and classified in the classroom based on physical characteristics. NGSS & NJSLA-S: 5LS2-1, 5ESS3-1 *NOTE: this program costs $20 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.
Estuary Explorers ($20 per student)
Not Available: 12/01/2024-03/31/2025
Come discover the salt marsh! Field experiences will have students testing water samples, collecting live specimens and examining plant life. Students will also practice microscope skills in observing live plankton. Food chains, adaptations and wetland values will be discussed. This program includes a self-guided scavenger hunt. NGSS & NJSLA-S: 4LS1-1, 5PS3-1, 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1 *NOTE: this program costs $20 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.
In Too Deep (Climate Change - $25 per student)
Beyond simply recognizing the reality of climate change, In Too Deep helps students identify ways this reality might affect them, their families, and the communities they live in. After using historic weather data to identify several climate types, students will investigate how potential changes in future weather resulting from climate change will impact locations differently based on local topography. NGSS & NJSLA-S: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2, 3-ESS3-1 *NOTE: this program costs $25 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.
Peek at the Past: An Archaeological Adventure ($20 per student)
Come discover how the early settlers lived in the Meadowlands. Students will become junior archaeologists as they uncover artifacts in our mock archeological dig pits then analyze the form and function of these objects. This interpretive journey will allow students to identify natural resources from the past and present. Activities are adjusted seasonally and based on weather conditions. NGSS & NJSLA-S: 4ESS1-1 *NOTE: this program costs $20 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.
Solar Energy: Living with the Sun ($20 per student)
This program illuminates the various ways our nearest star affects life on Earth. Students will learn about the apparent motion of the Sun over a day and through the seasons. They will then apply that knowledge to design and build a 3-D house model that uses solar energy. Other activities will have students exploring our place in space and, weather permitting, viewing our star with safe solar viewing equipment. NGSS & NJSLA-S: 4-PS4-2, 5-ES1-2 *NOTE: this program costs $20 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.
Sustainable Design ($30 per student)
This program addresses the concepts of sustainable materials and water conservation, and why they’re important in our communities. Students will also investigate alternative energy and renewable resources by touring our LEED certified science building. The students will then be challenged to demonstrate their knowledge by selecting materials and constructing a 3-D model of their own green home. NGSS & NJSLA-S: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3, 5-ESS3-1 *NOTE: this program costs $30 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed. *NOTE: this program costs $30 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.
The Meadowlands is For the Birds! ($20 per student)
Why do so many birds migrate through New Jersey and the Meadowlands? Students will examine the geography of the Garden State and participate in a simulation to understand this phenomenon. We will also use map skills and math to understand the science of one birds migration. Be prepared to take a hike to find our feathered friends and the resources they depend on. NGSS & NJSLA-S: MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4 *NOTE: this program costs $20 per student and the cost on your confirmation will be incorrect. An accurate invoice will be emailed.