This guide is set up to instruct teachers through all the
aspects of our residential science camp program.
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HIKE TITLE
THEME
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MAIN CONCEPT
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Creature Feature
(Adaptations)
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Adaptations and characteristics of local insects, observation
and collection of insects in various habitats, and the
role insects play in the environment.
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Starlab
(Astronomy)
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Observe the night sky and understand why it changes.
Identify constellations, describe the solar system and
various star characteristics.
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Hill
(Communities)
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Community concept, energy flow through an ecosystem.
Interaction, competition and adaptations of plants within
four distinct communities. Man's dependence upon and
use of plants.
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Estuary Studies
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Identify three distinct areas that make up an estuary.
Locate mudflat and saltmarsh habitats, and observe,
identify, and compare species living in and around them.
Discuss ways to help preserve an estuary.
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Rock Star
(Geologic Change)
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Man's dependence upon the earth, the earth is constantly
changing, tectonic plate theory, how the weathering
process produces soil, rock types and their characteristics,
local land forms and geological history of the area.
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Web of Life
(Interdependence)
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Habitats and characteristics of vertebrates, adaptations
of local animals, learning to recognize evidence of
wildlife on a trail, role of carnivores, omnivores and
herbivores in the food chain.
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Ocean Adventure
(Marine Studies)
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Habitat and characteristics of intertidal invertebrates,
fishes, marine mammals and birds; geological history
of the coastline. Man's dependence upon marine ecosystem.
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Dig
(Soil Studies)
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Composition of soil types, composting techniques, use
of native plants, erosion control.
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World of Water
(Freshwater Ecology)
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Ecosystem concept, measuring and investigating physical
and biological factors at the pond, water cycle, effects
of pollution, water conservation and the use of weather
instruments to collect data.
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