Interpretive Programs for School Groups
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Interpretive Programs for School Groups
Programs are usually two hours long, and include a classroom activity, a trail
walk, and time to explore the exhibits and animals in our interpretive building.
Our featured program for the 2006-2007 school year is Nature
Scene Investigations:
Examining clues and artifacts to draw conclusions about life in the forest.
Choose this - or any one of the programs listed for your field trip experience.
To schedule a field trip for your class, call Judy Sneed at 318-929-2806.
Click on a title to get the grade level expectations for that program.
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Plants,
Animals, & Math
Plants and animals in the forest come in different sizes and quantities.
Language
of Nature
Plants and animals in the forest rely on many types of “language” to
provide the
communication necessary for survival
Baxter the Black Bear
Louisiana black bears are an important part of the environment
Habitat That
Plants and animals (including humans) share common needs
A Tree's
Life
Trees are living organisms that go through stages of development and are important
to
other organisms in the forest
Forest Fun
Interactive stories and games get students ready to learn about nature
Nature's Colors
Coloration helps organisms survive in the forest
1st,
2nd and 3rd Grade
All
Creatures Great and Small
Plants
and animals in the forest can be compared and contrasted by their relative
sizes and numbers.
Exploring Reptiles
All Reptiles share common characteristics that distinguish them from other classes
of
vertebrates
Language
of Nature
Plants and animals in the forest rely on many types of “language” to
provide the
communication necessary for survival
Louisiana
Black Bears
Louisiana black bears are an important part of the environment
Habitat That
Plants and animals (including humans) share common needs
A Tree's Life
Trees are living organisms that go through stages of development, and are important
to other organisms in the forest
Forest Ecology
Plants, animals, and non-living things are interconnected and interdependent
Camouflage and Warning Colors
Coloration helps organisms survive in the forest
Now Hear
This!
The sense of hearing is critical for survival of many animals in the forest
Vision
of the Forest
Animals’ eyes are especially adapted to help them thrive in their environments
Scent Sense
The sense of smell is important to many animals in the forest
Birds of Prey
Hawks, owls, and vultures share common characteristics and are an important part
of the
food web
Investigating Insects
All insects share common characteristics and are important to the environment
4th and 5th Grade
Wildlife Mathematics
Plants and animals in the forest can be compared and contrasted by their relative
sizes and numbers.
Exploring
Reptiles Exploring Reptiles
All Reptiles share common characteristics that distinguish them from other
classes of
vertebrates
Louisiana
Black Bear
Louisiana black bears are an important part of the environment
Forest Ecology
Plants, animals, and non-living things are interconnected and interdependent
Warning
Colors and Mimicry
Coloration helps organisms survive in the forest
Now Hear
This!
The sense of hearing is critical for survival of many animals in the forest
Vision
of the Forest
Animals’ eyes are especially adapted to their environments
Olfactory Sense
The sense of smell is important to many animals in the forest
Birds of Prey
Hawks, owls, and vultures share common characteristics and are an important
part of the
food web
Investigating Insects
All insects share common characteristics and are important to the environment
Programs all gles update 2006 -
List of Programs Indexed by Louisiana Grade Level Expectations
