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1st Grade Prep

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF

Jennifer Jacques

In-School Program Manager

jjacques@oceandi.org

626-678-7057

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PROGRAM GOALS

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  • Students will study the kelp forest habitat, perform observations, and demonstrate parts of the science discovery process.

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  • Students will believe science is something they can do and a scientist is someone they can be.

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NEW PROGRAM STRUCTURE

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Experience

Theme

Location

Timing

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Explore

Ocean Discovery Living Lab

Bus pick up: 9:30am

Site Pick up: 12:45pm

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Make a Difference

School Classrooms

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1 Hour Lesson

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LESSON 1: EXPLORE AT THE LIVING LAB

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  • Kelp Holdfast Dissection

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  • Kelp Models

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  • Kelp Ecosystem – Predator & Prey Tag

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  • Intentional movement breaks throughout!

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LESSON 2: MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CLASSROOM

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  • Students create kelp forest animals and add them to a kelp forest model that will stay in your classroom.

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  • Students practice the “Science Discovery Process” movements to become part of a community of scientists.

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CLASSROOM LOGISTICS QUESTIONS

  1. Can we use your Smart Board & laptop to access the slides?

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  • Check classroom numbers and phone numbers?

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  • How many non-English speaking students do you have? What languages do they speak?

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  • In follow up emails, we will ask of any student needs.

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PROGRAM UPDATES

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  • Extensive Need Classes
    • Each student is encouraged to attend with the scheduled grade-level classes with aides.
    • Please communicate with Ocean Discovery staff beforehand. Inform us of any accommodations needed.

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NEXT STEPS

  • Print, disperse and collect Ocean Discovery waivers by the first day of program

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  • Recruit chaperones as needed for your class
    • 1-2 highly encouraged (no limit)*

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  • Order student lunches as needed

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*We reserve 2 chaperone spaces on the buses. If more is needed, let us know.

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REMINDERS

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  • Encourage students to bring a re-usable water bottles.

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  • Personal backpacks are not needed on the field trip. We encourage you to leave them in the classroom.

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  • Remind students to wear comfortable close-toed shoes for walking.

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  • Student name tags are highly encouraged!

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LOGISTICS: TEACHER PORTAL

Oceandiscoveryinstitute.org/teachers

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Access to:

  • Waivers
  • Schedules
  • Preview of Lessons
  • Resources – extension activities

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THANK YOU!