Early American History gives students the chance to investigate foundations, stone walls, and historic cemeteries and learn about early American farm life and the concept of succession. This was a wonderful experience for all of my students. Ecology Forest Ecology teaches students the basic components of forest ecosystems through exploration of plants, insects, and wildlife. Concepts include energy flow, natural cycles, diversity, adaptation, community, and interdependence. Wetland Ecology gives students the opportunity to investigate ponds and streams to collect, observe, and identify aquatic organisms, and search for signs of beaver and other wildlife.
Students learn about interrelationships, ecosystems, water usage, and human impact on wetlands.
Evidence of glacial outwash is abundant on the campus with Winter Ecology exposes students to the adaptations of plants and animals in winter through concepts and examples of migration, rocky pastures, stream beds, and miles of stone wall fences. The large diversity of mammals, birds, wildflowers, and trees serve as valuable teaching tools during wetland, winter ecology, wildlife study, and forest ecology lessons. Students explore animal tracks, birds, plants, and aquatic life under the icy ponds. Wildlife Study is designed to complement a forest ecology lesson. Students will complete a systematic sampling and comparison of two different communities, learning about wildlife diversity, habitats, niches, and limiting factors.