PRE-KINDERGARTEN

          Hop, Run, Slither and Swim (Animal Movement)) 

The main focus of this one-hour program is for students to learn that all animals are involved in some type of movement. Students will observe live animals and participate in simple movement exercises during their program.

KINDERGARTEN  

          Beach Explorations

Explore the “BEACH”, a special place where land meets the sea. This program will introduce students to what the beach is composed of and to the many organisms found there. This program will meet on Tybee Island.  

OFFERED: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, MARCH, APRIL, & MAY only  

Georgia Performance Standards Covered:

SKCS1(a), SKCS3(a), SKE2(b, c), SKL1(a)

          Living and Nonliving Wonders

Is a turtle a living thing? How about a rock? Students will be able to answer these questions and more while they explore the natural world. As students make their discoveries they will classify them as living or nonliving. Living organisms will be classified as plants or animals. While nonliving objects that are discovered will be described by at least one of its physical properties.

Georgia Performance Standards Covered:
SKCS1(a), SKE2(c), SKCS5(a), SKL1(a,b,c), SKL2(a,b) 

          Oatland Island Has a Farm (Barn Yard Program)

In a day when most people are far removed from the origins of their food, there is a need for students to have learning opportunities that help them to understand the relationship between the origin of food, the source of animal products and their use by humans. This program addresses the food chain associated with barnyard animals. Student will know the source of bacon, milk, eggs, and wool as they observe, feed, and even touch barnyard animals.

Georgia Performance Standards Covered:
SKCS1(a), SKCS4(c), SKCS5(a), SKCS6(a), SKP1(b), SKL1(b), SKL2(a), SSKE1 

To reference Georgia Performance Standards visit: www.georgiastandards.org