For grades: 1 | 2 | 3
Aquatic Adaptations
What is an adaptation, and how are aquatic animals and plants adapted for life in the pond? These questions will be explored through a fun, interactive and hands-on exploration of pond life! Your program begins with an educator-lead discussion of the concept of adaptations and habitats. As students gain understanding, we’ll head to the wetlands to observe how the small creatures of the pond, the invertebrates, amphibians and fish, are each adapted in fascinating ways. In teams of 3 or 4, students will investigate, observe and identify creatures in samples of pond water. The program concludes with a group discussion and sharing of discoveries.
Concepts presented in this program include:
Adaptation
Camouflage
Carnivore, herbivore and predator-prey
Food chain
Insect life cycles, including larvae and nymph stages
Amphibian life cycles
field trip only (no in-school option)
Program Length: 60 minutes
20 minute presentation
5 minute walk to our ponds
20 minute pond exploration/and study
10 minute conclusion
5 minute walk back
Picnic area available upon request
Program Cost:
$200 for up to 25 students
Staff is free
Location: Outdoor Discovery Center
(120 Muser Dr. Cornwall NY, 12518)