Summer 2009 > Class Offerings for Summer 2009 > Life in Ponds & Streams – A Field Class

Life in Ponds & Streams – A Field Class

What secrets lie beneath the surface of the stream flowing by us, or the pond over there?

What animal left those unusual tracks along the water's edge? What kind of nest is that between the branches above? What is the name of that insect that buried its larvae beneath the mud? Are all of these things in a pond or stream ecosystem somehow connected? We will answer these questions and many more as we explore a new pond or stream each day. We will look at the smallest animals under a microscope and catch larger ones with a net. We'll make clay animals and plaster casts of tracks. Join us for this watery adventure! Please note: This is a field class. Students will be transported in university vans with a trained driver. Students need sturdy walking shoes, wading shoes, hat, daypack, waterproof windbreaker, water bottle, a non-peanut snack each day (July 5-7 week please also bring a lunch), as well as sunscreen and repellent pre-applied.

*Students must be at least 6 years of age by the first day of class. Please note: all field classes meet on CU Main Campus.

CLASS CODE: LIPSA/1
WHEN: June 1-5, M-F, 9-12
WHO: 6-8 yrs
COST: $190
INSTRUCTOR: Emily Donaldson

CLASS CODE: LIPSB/1
WHEN: June 1-5, M-F, 1-4
WHO: 7-9 yrs
COST: $190
INSTRUCTOR: Emily Donaldson

CLASS CODE: LIPS/2
WHEN: June 8-12, M-F, 9-3
WHO: 7-9 yrs
COST: $315
INSTRUCTOR: Cyndy Miller

CLASS CODE: LIPSA/3
WHEN: June 15-19, M-F, 9-12
WHO: 6-8 yrs
COST: $190
INSTRUCTOR: Cyndy Miller

CLASS CODE: LIPSB/3
WHEN: June 15-19, M-F, 1-4
WHO: 7-9 yrs
COST: $190
INSTRUCTOR: Cyndy Miller

CLASS CODE: LIPS/4
WHEN: June 22-26, M-F, 9-3
WHO: 7-9 yrs
COST: $315
INSTRUCTOR: Cyndy Miller
LOCATION: CU Main Campus/Field

CLASS CODE: LIPS/6
WHEN: July 6-10, M-F, 9-3
WHO: 7-9 yrs
COST: $315
INSTRUCTOR: Science Discovery Staff
LOCATION: CU Main Campus

CLASS CODE: LIPSAL/7
WHEN: July 13-17, M-F, 9-12
WHO: 6-8 yrs
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Demler
LOCATION: Longmont Museum & Cultural Center.
NOTE: Call (303) 651-8374 for class fee and to register.

CLASS CODE: LIPSBL/7
WHEN: July 13-17, M-F, 1-4
WHO: 7-9 yrs
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Demler
LOCATION: Longmont Museum & Cultural Center.
NOTE: Call (303) 651-8374 for class fee and to register.

CLASS CODE: LIPS/8
WHEN: July 20-24, M-F, 9-3
WHO: 7-9 yrs
COST: $315
INSTRUCTOR: Cyndy Miller
LOCATION: CU Main Campus/Field

CLASS CODE: LIPSA/9
WHEN: July 27-31, M-F, 9-12
WHO: 6-8 yrs
COST: $190
INSTRUCTOR: Emily Donaldson
LOCATION: CU Main Campus

CLASS CODE: LIPSB/9
WHEN: July 27-31, M-F, 1-4
WHO: 7-9 yrs
COST: $190
INSTRUCTOR: Emily Donaldson
LOCATION: CU Main Campus

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