Waterman School Programs
Call the Waterman Center at
607-625-2221
E-mail Sally
to schedule
Each
school year, Waterman naturalists examine our programs to make sure
they fit within the school curriculum needs. Each of our off-site programs
is re-evaluated to ensure that we present the type of quality programs
we have become known for over the years.
In
addition to the list of offerings, school groups can also book a program
on historic Hiawatha Island. Climb
aboard the Susquehanna Shuttle for a tour of the river and the Big
Island. Schools must allow at least 2 hours
for this program.
Waterman Center
now has Discovery Boxes educators may
borrow! Click
here for more information.
Scheduling Information
Please
call Waterman soon to arrange for your class to visit. If you are unsure
as to which class would be best for your group, we will be glad to make
suggestions, or to custom-make a program just for you.
In School Visits
Waterman
Center recognizes that it is often difficult for schools to come out to
Waterman. With this in mind, several of the programs listed can be taken
to your school. An additional mileage fee will be added for in-school presentations.
Fee Schedule
Call the Waterman Center at 607-625-2221 for more information or prices
and scheduling of school programs.
List of Programs:
Waterman Conservation Education Center's mission is to promote conservation
education and outdoor recreation activities. The "Center" manages
four unique properties. Brick Pond Wetland Preserve is located
on East Front Street in Owego, NY. Apalachin Marsh is a 50-acre
wetland between the east and west lanes of NYS 17, west of Apalachin,
NY.
Hiawatha Island is the largest Island in the Susquehanna River in New
York State. It is located east of Owego, NY. The Waterman
Conservation Interpretive Center is located off of route 434 on Hilton
Road in Apalachin,
NY.
We are dedicated to offering you, the teacher, the most energetic, concise
and informative school programs to supplement your classes. We will
work closely with you to adapt any of our programs to meet your special
needs. We have a deep commitment to the education of children.
Butterflies
(Pre-school - 2nd grade)
Students find out the fascinating behaviors of
these beautiful insects through a variety of activities. They also
take a short hike to explore the fields, observing butterflies and the
places they live. This program is aligned with Mathematics, Science
and Technology Standard 4 as children learn about butterfly development.
This program addresses Arts Standard 1 when children "become" butterflies
and act out a "day in the life" of one of these beautiful insects.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
What's Happening? (Fall)
(Pre-school - 2nd grade)
Leaves
are changing color, animals are storing food, and birds are migrating.
In this program, children explore and investigate nature during
the busy fall season through activities and a hike. This program
is aligned with Mathematics, Science, and Technology Standard 4 for the
Living Environment.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
What's Happening? (Spring)
(Pre-school - 2nd grade)
Plants
are beginning to push their way from the soil, leaves are opening up on
the trees, animals are waking from their long Winter's sleep, and the
birds are returning. In this program, children explore and
investigate nature during the busy Spring season through activities,
and a hike. This program is aligned with Mathematics, Science and
Technology Standard 4 for the Living Environment.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Sense of Wonder
(Pre-school - 2nd grade)
Young
children especially react to the world through their senses. In
this program we encourage students to use their senses fully, and
develop them better understand, and appreciate the natural
world. During a hike, students will participate in activities
using their senses to explore the natural world. This program is
aligned with Mathematics, Science and Technology Standard 4 and 5.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Native American Games
(Grades 1 - 3)
Indian children learned about their culture,
society and the natural world through games. Many of these games
are still played today. Students also rediscover some other games
that have been lost. This program is aligned with Social Studies
Standard 1, History of the United States and New York Standard 3 and
Geography.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Habitats of Waterman
(Grades 1 - 3)
The forest, fields and water, which make up the
Waterman Conservation Center, are home to many different plants and animals.
These homes are called habitats. Students will explore these habitats
and learn about the life they support. This program is aligned with
Mathematics, Science and Technology Standard 4 for the Living Environment
through the discussion of relationships between plants, animals, humans
and their physical environments. It also addresses Social Studies
Standard 3 and Geography.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Migration Trek
(Grades 1 - 3)
By becoming a flock of Canada Geese, or Ducks,
students will learn about the hazards that all migrants overcome in their
journeys. This program is aligned
with Math, Science & Technology Standard 4, and The Living Environment,
and also Arts Standard 1.
Site: Waterman Conservation Center
Mammal Mania
(Grades 1 - 3)
Many mammals can be found in our area.
Using furs, skulls, tracks and other materials, students will discover
the characteristics which distinguish mammals from other animals. This
program is aligned with Math, Science, Technology Standard 4, and The
Living Environment .
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Life of a Tree
(Grades 1 - 3)
Students learn to identify deciduous and evergreen
trees by looking at tree parts and general shape. Samples of leaves,
bark, twigs and fruit/cones are provided as well as charts and field guides.
This program meets Mathematics, Science and Technology Standard 4—The Living
Environment.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Insect Investigations
(Grades 1 - 3)
Students learn the parts of an insect and then
build their own insects. Simple and complex metamorphoses are explored
through activities, games and puzzles. This program is aligned with
Math, Science, Technology Standard 4 for The Living Environment through
discussions of stages in the life cycles of insects.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Plant Power
(Grades 1 - 3)
Students will discover the importance of plants
to both animals and people as they participate in some unique activities.nbsp;Medical
uses of plants are also discussed as part
of the program. This class has been specifically designed to be taught
In the classroom to address Math, Science, and Technology Standard 4.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Eagles, Owls, and Hawks
(Grades 2 - 6)
Students
learn the characteristics of raptors and what distinguishes them from
other birds. They will actively examine three groups of
raptors. Students will have the opportunity to see a live
Red-tailed Hawk and/or a Great Horned Owl. This program is aligned
with Math, Science, and Technology Standard 4 for The Living
Environment by discussing life functions and survival behaviors
specific to raptors.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center, or in School.
Arachnomania:
The love of Spiders
(Grades 2 - 6)
Learn every thing you wanted to know about
spiders and their relatives.
Students learn about the anatomy of a spider as the instructor "dissects"
a demonstration model.
Students will have the opportunity to view shed spider skins and a preserved
tarantula as well as learn how spider web is formed. Class includes
the opportunity to view and touch two live
tarantulas! *This program is aligned with Math, Science, and Technology
Standard 4 for The Living Environment.
*Only if permitted by school policy and under the strict supervision
of a trained handler.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education
Center, or in School.
The Tale of the Tracks
(Grades 2 - 6)
Solve the mystery of what walked across that
snowy field. Learn how to
identify animal tracks. Find out where to look for tracks and what signals the animals are
leaving behind. The two-part class includes indoor instruction as well as an outdoor hike where
students can practice their new skills. This program is aligned with Math,
Science, and
Technology Standard 4 for The Living Environment.
Site: Waterman Conservation Center.
Pond Life
(Grades 2 - 6)
A visit to Waterman Center's Brick Pond
Wetland Reserve in Owego helps develop the students' understanding
of the
relationships between plants and animals in a pond. We
use our pontoon bridge and teaching platform to help get students onto the pond itself. This
program is aligned with Math, Science, Technology Standard 4 and The Living
Environment.
Site: Brick Pond Wetland Preserve (Owego)
Basic Archaeology
(Grades 4 - 6)
Students discover the world of archaeology
by digging for shards of artifacts, piecing them together and
hypothesizing about their uses. The focus will be on
excavation of Native American sites in New York State. This program
is aligned with Social Studies Standard 1, History of the United States and
New
York, Social Studies Standard 3
and Geography.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Native American Lifestyles
(Grades 4 - 6)
As the cool
fall weather
arrived
in this area, the Iroquois villages were
quite busy. Students will step back in time to learn about the Iroquois
people, their traditions, crafts and food. The program centers around
activities which helped to prepare for the winter months. This program
is aligned with Social Studies Standard 1, History of the United States and
New York, Social Studies Standard 3, Geography, and
Math, Science, Technology Standard 4 for The
Living Environment.
Site: Waterman Conservation Education Center
Hiawatha Island Adventure
Grades (5 - 7)
May 2007 - October 2007
Bring your class to Hiawatha Island for a two-hour
adventure. Travel
across the Susquehanna River to New York's largest island in the Susquehanna. A guided tour
of the island gives your class an overview of the history and importance of Hiawatha Island throughout
the past three centuries as well as its important natural history. This
program is aligned with Social Studies Standard 3, Geography, and Math, Science,
Technology Standard 4 for The Living
Environment.
Site: Hiawatha Island
To schedule a class, call the Center at 607-625-2221.
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