Locations for Field Experience Programs are selected based on the topic to be explored, age of the participants and transportation concerns. Activities are selected to meet the educational objectives of the teacher and to encourage active investigation of the program site. Programs generally require more time than do classroom visits day to full day is best. Sampling Macro-invertebrate Study Field Water Quality Testing Water Quality at the LSPA Lab LSPA is in a unique position to offer programs that give participants the opportunity to learn in a professional lab setting. Our state approved water quality lab is located at Colby-Sawyer College.
LSPA staff analyzes hundreds of water quality samples each year for the monitoring of area lakes.
Students are invited to the lab to learn testing and monitoring techniques by analyzing their own water samples and drawing conclusions based on their results. Lab programs are especially effective when paired with a Field Experience Program. Lab programs are available to fourth grade students and up. Depending on the size of the group programs generally run 1 -2 hours. This special program was developed with the fourth grade class at KRES New London.