Field Journal Journey

Explore the complexity and biodiversity of the natural world through observation and data collection using field journals.
**Capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit.
Subjects: The Arts, Life Science
Program Type: Guided Cumming Nature Center Experience
NYS Standards:
NGSS & NYSP-12SLS Standards
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4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction
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5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect Earth’s resources and environment.
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5-LS2-1 Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants (producers), animals (consumers), and decomposers, and the environment.
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MS-LS2-2 Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms in a variety of ecosystems.
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HS-LS2-3 Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for the cycling of matter and flow of energy in ecosystems.
NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards
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5W3d: Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
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6W3d: Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
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6W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, drawing on multiple sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate
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7W3d: Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events
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7W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, drawing on multiple sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. Generate additional related questions for further research and investigation.
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8W3d: Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events
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8W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, drawing on multiple sources, refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. Generate additional related questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
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9-10W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate. Synthesize multiple sources, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
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11-12W6: Conduct research through self-generated question, or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate. Synthesize multiple sources, demonstrating understanding and analysis of the subject under investigation.
NGSS Keywords: Life Science, Ecosystems. Structure, Function & Information Processing, Organism, Plants & Animals
Where is it?
Cumming Nature Center
When is it?
Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Any time except for 11/13/20-12/26/20
Program Length: Full Day
Earliest Start Time: 8am
Who Should Attend?
Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Minimum Attendence: 12
Maximum Attendence: 60
How Much Does It Cost?
Cost: Guided Group Programs: $7 per person; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member Adults free.
How To Book?
Call: 585.697.1942
Reservation Timeframe: 2 Wks
Need More Information?
Name: Member & Visitor Services
Phone: 585.697.1942