for Educators

Introduction to Natural Communities

Grades K-5 | Explore the woods to discover how all living things are connected through food chains and the relationships between consumers, producers and decomposers.

  • Cumming Nature Center, Virtual
  • Cumming Nature Center Experiences, Virtual Experiences
  • Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
  • Life Science

Guided Cumming Nature Center Experience

Explore the woods to discover how all living things are connected through food chains and the relationships between consumers, producers and decomposers.

Virtual Experience Details:

  • RMSC sends Zoom link to the teacher. The teacher co-hosts Zoom and manages the participants.
  • Required to have a computer or Smart Device to connect to internet, Zoom, webcam & microphone; projector and external speakers needed in the classroom.
  • Maximum attendance 120.

Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

  • K-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
  • 2-LS2-2 Develop a simple model that illustrates how plants and animals depend on each other for survival.
  • 2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats
  • 5-LS2-1 Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants (producers), animals (consumers), and decomposers, and the environment.
  • 5-PS3-1 Energy – Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.

How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Lann Dolen, Public and School Programs Coordinator
  • Phone: 585.374.6160, ext. 110
  • Email: ad****@**sc.org

When Is It?

  • Note: Available spring, summer, and fall
  • Program Length: Up to 3.5 hours in-person experience

    60-minute virtual experience
  • Earliest Start Time: 8:30am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 12
  • Maximum Attendance: 72

How Much Does It Cost?

  • $10 per person, 1 free adult with every 5 students; $6 per additional adult; RMSC Member Adults free

    Virtual: $150 for 1-30 students