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Marl Creek Environmental Education ActivitiesThe Marl Creek Trail Interpretive site has resources and supplies for many environmental education activities. These activities are geared toward 4th graders but can be adapted to meet your needs. The trail's interpretitive signs have key terms highlighted that correspond to 4th grade SOL's. There are general activity boxes with materials to enhance or help you plan your lesson. There are also game boxes with all the equipment and instructions necessary to introduce environmental topics through fun-filled, action-packed games. Plan your own day or have a planned program day coordinated by Sandy Greene, Environmental Education Coordinator, Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District. Materials are located on site and are available for check out by teachers and other groups by contacting Sandy Greene, Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District, (Sandy.Greene@va.nacdnet.net 540-248-6218 ext 3). Topics and educational materials can you find at Marl Creek!Click on the links for a detailed description of what you will find in each general activity box.Wildlife - Box includes animal pelts, tracks, pictures Stream Critters - Box includes nets, bug viewers, ID guides Birds and Wildflowers - Box includes bird ID books, birdsong ID, bird pictures, bird watcher scavenger hunt form, wildflower ID books Forests and Soils - Box includes tree ID guides, tree "cookies", scaling stick, flagging, posters, a game General Supplies - Box includes pencils, pens, etc. Fun Environmental Game Boxes: Bufferella - Get wet, with this fun game that teaches the importance of stream buffer zones Cooking up Trouble - A fun game introducing the concept of non-point source pollution Fast Food Meadow - A great activity to introduce predator-prey relationships Migration Headache - Teaches the concepts of migration and habitat needs for birds and animals You can even make up a Trail Quest to have students search for mystery items. Here is a sample Quest Card or you can make your own with this template. SOL Information by activity McCormick Farms is proud to provide students opportunities for a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE). To learn more about what fits the definition of a MWEE, click on the following links. MWEE pg1 MWEE pg2 MWEE pg3 MWEE pg4 |
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