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Woman holding binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.

Arcadia Pond

Using nets and bug boxes, children will conduct an in-depth survey of the pond with a focus on populations and species identification. While classifying the animals that live in the pond, students will investigate the adaptations needed for survival in this watery habitat.

Program Location(s):

  • Arcadia, Easthampton

Grades:

3, 4, 5

Price:

Half day= $200 per class (up to 25 students), fieldtrip duration is up to 2 hours. Full day = $300 per class (up to 25 students), fieldtrip duration is 2-4 hours.

Learning Standards Supported:

  • 3-LS1-1 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - life cycles

  • 3-LS4-4 - Biological Evolution--Unity and Diversity - changes in habitat affect reproduction

  • 4-LS1-1 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - animal/plant, internal/external structures

  • 5-ESS2-1 - Earth's Systems - water cycle model

Contact:

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