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Students learn about lifecycles by investigating the wide variety of
new life inhabiting a decomposing log.
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DCP Offers
Project WILD Training
Darke County Parks invites teachers and educators of all types on
Saturday, October 1st from 9am to 4pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
Nature Center, to explore the fascinating world of wildlife and
ecosystems using fun and hands-on educational activities. Whether you
are a regular classroom teacher or an informal educator, you will learn
adaptable activities for all age levels and receive both the Project
WILD and Project aquatic WILD K-12 activity guides.
Project WILD is a supplementary education program emphasizing
awareness, appreciation, and understanding of wildlife and natural
resources. Project WILD teaches young people how to think about
wildlife, not what to think. Students in kindergarten through twelfth
grade learn basic concepts about wild animals, their needs and
importance, and their relationships to people and the environment. The
hands-on, diverse activities help develop problem-solving and decision
making skills in determining responsible human actions.
The program is endorsed by the National Council for the Social Studies
and is consistent with the recommendations of the National Science
Teachers Association. The Project WILD curriculum has been aligned with
Ohio's PreK-12 academic content standards in Science. Project WILD
books are only available to individuals who attend a workshop. Find new
ways to get kids outside and learning while meeting curriculum
standards, networking with others in the field, and earning continuing
education credits. Preregistration is required by September 9th. Lunch
is not provided, so please pack your own lunch. A microwave and
refrigerator are available.
For questions about this program or any other program offered by the
Darke County Parks or to register for this free program, please stop by
the nature center, call (937) 548-0165, or email
info@darkecountyparks.org.
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