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Field Trips for Grades 3 - 5

Until this point, students have been busy stockpiling information about the world around them. Now, they are put to the test! Riverbend helps teachers prepare their students for the Pennsylvania Department of Education exams through engaging programs that help them draw and retain connections between the human and natural world.

Watersheds
Clean water is essential for all living things. All waterways are connected; therefore the actions upstream impact those downstream. By conducting a stream study and exploring the concept of human impact on the watershed, students gain a richer understanding of this complex topic. Ideal for April to October. Addresses Standards 4.1 and 4.3
Able to be taken at Saunders Woods

Ecosystems
Everything in nature is connected and plays a part in the health of an ecosystem. Students explore forest and meadow ecosystems to learn about the diversity of species that call them home. Addresses Standards 3.3, 4.3 and 4.6
Able to be taken at Saunders Woods

Discovering Dirt
Soil is one of the most important resources on earth. Students explore the world of composting, use augers to see the soil layers in different habitats, and search for animals that make the soil their home. Compliments Soil Science Curriculum and Standard 3.5
Able to be taken at Saunders Woods

Rock and Roll
Students explore the rock cycle, learning about sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks, as well as the natural processes that change rocks. Interactive activities, rock samples and geologic features help students discover the exciting world of geology. Complements Earth Science Units and Standard 3.5
Able to be taken at Saunders Woods

Conservation
Through hands-on activities and use of our unique solar playhouse, students explore the topics of natural resources, water and habitat conservation, and renewable energy sources. Addresses Standards 4.2, 4.3 and 4.8
Able to be taken at Saunders Woods

Life of the Lenape
Whether they were hunting, fishing or foraging, Lenapes’ lives were closely tied to the natural world.  Through hands-on activities, students will gain an understanding of Lenape life before European contact.  This program can be a half day or a full day program.  Compliments Native American Studies and Standard 8.2
Riverbend offers school a unique chance to visit a demonstration Lenape Village. Click here for more information. Complements Native American Studies and Standards 8.2

Biodiversity
A variety of species is an important part of a healthy planet.  The concept of biological diversity is explored through comparison studies of various ecosystems, including some that have been heavily impacted by humans.  Addresses Standards 4.3, 4.7 and 4.8
Able to be taken at Saunders Woods

 

Payment

The minimum fee for an education program is $75. Otherwise, program fees are per child. There is no charge for teachers and chaperones.

Fee Schedule

• 1.5 hour program: $6.00
• 1.5 hour program and additional 1 hour: $10.00
  
  

Add a Riverbend on the Road pre or post lesson for a discounted rate!

Payment is due in full the day of the program. Riverbend accepts cash, check and credit card. Riverbend cannot provide refunds in the case that a school overpays for students who are absent the day of the trip.

 

 

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