| Content Provider | Life Science Education Center at Marian University  2007-08, 2008-09 | |
| Contact Information | Janice Slaughter lseceducation@marian.edu 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis, IN 46222 United States Phone: (317) 524-7701 Fax: (317) 524-7704 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences | |
| Program Description | In this program, students will explore this unique ecosystem by learning how to define it, listing types of wetlands and giving examples, describing how wetlands fit in the water cycle, investigating the reasons why they matter to humans and other wildlife and learning ways to help protect them. | |
| Program Format | The program will involve some slides and presentation, interaction with the students, hands-on activities, a pre-post test, and opportunities for students to ask questions. | |
| Objectives | Define wetland. List types of wetlands. Describe how wetlands fit in the water cycle. Investigate the reasons why wetlands matter. Learn ways to help protect wetlands. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NS.K-4.3 Life Science As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of The characteristics of organisms NS.K-4.6 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of Personal Health NS.K-4.6 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of The Types of Resources NS.K-4.6 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of The Changes in Environments | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | K.1.1, K.1.2, 1.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, The Nature of Science & Technology k.2.2, 1.2.6, 1.2.7, 2.2.5 Scientific Thinking 1.4.4, 2.4.4, 2.4.5 The Living Environment k.5.1, 2.5.3 The Mathematical World 1.6.1, 2.6.1 Common themes | |
| Program Length | 45 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $115.00 | |
| Cancellation Policy | Any cancellation or program change received within 48 hours or less of the program will be charged 100 percent of the program fee. Certain unavoidable circumstances are allowed. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | At least 384 for IP connections. Classes are on first schedule first served basis. |