Enrichment programs provide teachers in Shawnee County with methods and materials needed to conduct practical learning activities that complement the course of instruction. Learn about the complex society within the ant colony, ant anatomy, and the problems that ants can cause humans. Students learn about the development of butterflies and how they fit into the world of living things. To help children learn safety skills, and to use their time alone constructively. Students study growth of single cells to baby chicks.
Students learn the complete process of growing wheat to the final product of bread.
Food and Nutrition - Activity based lessons based on the current USDA recommendations help youth learn about nutrition and fitness, food science, wise shopping and use of foods. Plant Science - Learning activities focus on conservation, photosynthesis, plant breeding, plant growth, soils and seed germination. These Notebooks are available for check-out. They have lessons for all age ranges. The lessons are ready to go with complete material lists, and activity instructions, as well as student handouts.