Date/Time
Session I: June 18-20, 2013
Session II: June 25-27, 2013
9:00am-4:00pm, Tues-Wed-Thurs.
Instructors & Class Size
Classes will be taught by staff of the WUP Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education, and Michigan Tech students. Class size will be limited to 16 students.
Cost
$120 per student per session (includes 3 classes from 9am-4pm and all supplies).
Students need to bring their own lunch and snack each day.
Flyer
Grades 1-3
Session I: Forest Explorations
Location: Nara Nature Park
What grows in our northern forests? Who lives there? Join us for three days of exploring the forest at Nara Nature Park and learning about plants, soil, fungi, wildlife, insects, and more!
Session II: Things That Move—Trains, Planes, Boats & Cars
Location: Great Lakes Research Center
Students will design planes, boats, and cars; make a traffic safety plan for their classroom and for their neighbor-hood, design a bike helmet, and plan the best way to move freight across the country.
Grades 4-6
Session I: Exploring the Great Lakes
Location: Great Lakes Research Center
Campers will investigate some of the research being conducted at the Great Lakes Research Center, conduct their own experiments, and design water management structures. They will dissect a fish stomach, drive an ROV and do water sampling aboard the Agassiz!
Session II: Outdoor Explorations
Location: Nara Nature Park
During 3 days at Nara Nature Park, campers will engage in insect and amphibian sampling, bird watching, tree ID, and forest measurements. Campers will use tools such as binoculars, field guides, clinometers and GPS units.
**The GLRC offers easy drop off & pick up for parents & caregivers. http://greatlakes.mtu.edu/
Registration form
Mail or email completed registration forms to:
Michelle Miller
Center for Science, Math and Environmental Education
Michigan Technological University
116 Great Lakes Research Center
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Email: michellem@mtu.edu
Tel: (906) 487-3341
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