NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Group Program Guide...Outdoor Survival - It is always helpful to learn basic outdoor survival skills. Let’s discover what to pack in a survival kit to take

Revised 9-2014

Land Between The Lakes N A T I O N A L R E C R E A T I O N A R E A

Additional information and resources for educators are available on our new website,

www.landbetweenthelakes.us/seendo/environmental-education/

Where you can find:•TheGroupProgramGuideandprogramcorrelations

•Pre-andpost-tripactivitiesforsomeHomeplaceandWoodlandsNatureStationprograms (will be posted soon)

•BrandonSpringGroupCenterinformationanditseducationalopportunities

•AdditionalinformationaboutTheHomeplace,Elk&BisonPrairie,GoldenPondPlanetarium,andWoodlandsNatureStation

•Linkstootherteachingresourcesforyourclassroomorgroup

Group Program Guide

Our Day Use FacilitiesWoodlands Nature StationThisenvironmentaleducationcentercommunicatestherelationshipbetweenpeople,pastandpresent,andthearea’snaturalresources.Youwillfindahubofactivitiesfeaturingliveanimalandplantexhibits,hands-ondiscoveryactivities,hikingtrails,andstaff-ledprograms.Liveanimalsincluderedwolves,abaldeagle,abobcat,coyotes,deer,andavarietyofraptors,snakes,andturtles.

The Homeplace 1850 Living History FarmOurlivinghistoryfarmrecallsthelifestylesandcustomsofafamilylivingbetweentheCumberlandandTennesseeRivers—thedominantfeaturesofthisarea.Asettingoffarmanimals,antiquefurnishings,historiclogbuildings,andtraditionalactivitiesre-createsarichtraditionoffarmingfromthemid-19thcentury.Interpreters,dressedinperiodclothing,bringthefarmtolifeastheydemonstrateagriculturalskillsandworkhabitsthatchangedthearea’slandscape.

Golden Pond Planetarium LocatedintheGoldenPondVisitorCenter,the82-seatplanetariumoffersavarietyofastronomyprogramsforaudiencesofallages.Visualeffectsprojectedontotheplanetarium’s40-footdomeallowyoutosailthroughoursolarsystemorexploredepthsofablackhole.

Elk & Bison PrairieEnjoywatchingelk,bison,andotherwildlifespeciesasyoudrivethroughaprairiethatrepresentsalandscapeoncetypicalofwesternKentuckyandTennessee.Interpretivestopsalongtheroutetellthestoryoftheland,vegetation,wildlife,andpeoplewhoinhabitedKentucky’sbarrens.

For driving distance between attractions go to www.landbetweenthelakes.us/visit/drive-times/.

On your LBL field trip, consider exploring these sites, too!•HematiteLaketrailandpicnicarea•CenterFurnacesiteandinterpretivetrail•SouthBisonRange•GreatWesternFurnacesite•GoldenPondVisitorCenter—heritageexhibitandpicnic area

Reservation Information

Call 270-924-2020 for additional information about Scout Programs and Excursion Program Offerings, such as Canoe Trips, Guided Hikes, and Eagle Field Trips.

The following programs are offered to pre-scheduled groups throughout the operating season (March 1-November 30). Programs vary in length and differ in costs. During December, January, and February, programs are offered on a limited basis by reservation. We recommend you schedule your group at least one week in advance. Reservations are first-come, first-served basis. For reservations, cost, and other information, call our group scheduler at 270-924-2020, 8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Minimum group size is 10 paying participants.

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Overnight FacilityWhyturnaroundandheadbacktoschooljustwhenyourstudentsarestartingtoreallyenjoythelearningopportunitiesLBLhastooffer?With128beds,cafeteria,meetingrooms,recreationalactivities,andafullarrayofprogramstocomplementyoureducationalgoals,BrandonSpringGroupCenteristheperfectcompaniontoourday-usefacilities.

Imaginethelightsturningoninstudents’mindswhentheywadeinanearbycreektoobserveacrawfishinitsnaturalhabitat,learntoreadamapandcompass,andmore.

Theseandcountlessotherlearningadventuresawaityouandyourstudents.Letourprofessionalstaffhelpyouplanyour2-,3-,or4-daytriptoLBLandthesurroundingarea.Giveusacallat270-924-2044oremaillblinfo@fs.fed.ustolearnmoreaboutthetotalexperienceLBLhastooffer.Discounted rates are available during the winter months and for first-time groups. Reservationsaretakenuptooneyearinadvance.

Brandon Spring Group Center Environmental Education Programs

Stream Study-Putonyourget-wetshoesandpreparetoexplorethediversityoflifefoundinastreamecosystem!Yourstudentswillconductascientificinvestigationbycollectingandidentifyingaquaticinvertebratesusingdipnets,discoveryscopes,andfieldguides.AswewadethroughtheripplesofPantherCreek,we’lldiscovertheuniqueadaptationsmanyaquaticorganismsuseforsurvivinginaconstantlychangingenvironment.Learning concepts:Lifecycles,metamorphosis,interdependence,adaptations,foodchains,biodiversity.

Orienteering-TestyourskillswithamapandcompasstonavigatethroughthewoodssurroundingBrandonSpring.We’llstudythepartsofacompass,learnbasicmap-readingskills,andpracticesimpleorienteeringtechniques.Thenworktogetherinsmallteamsanduseournewfoundknowledge,alongwithsomecoachingfromourstaff,tofindourwaythroughtheforest.Learning concepts:Usinggeographictools,identifyinggeographicfeatures,criticalthinking,decision-makingskills,workinginsmallgroups.

Pond Prowl-Yourstudentswillexplorelifeinapondhabitatanddiscoverthediversityofaquaticinvertebratesandamphibiansthatcallwetlandstheirhome.We’llexaminethemanyadaptationsorganismshaveforsurvivinginanaquaticenvironment,withdipnets,discoveryscopes,andfieldguides.Learning concepts:Lifecycle,metamorphosis,interdependence,adaptations,foodchains,biodiversity.

Challenge Course - Throughcreativeteamwork,yourgroupwillsolveaseriesofchallengesonourlow-ropescourseledbytrainedfacilitators.Seeself-esteemandleadershipskillsgrowwhilebringingthegrouptogetherasaneffectiveunit.Thisisagreattimetostrengthenfriendships,buildateam,andlearnavarietyoflifeskillsasyoucompleteeachchallenge.Learning concepts: Leadership,problemsolving,sportsmanship,criticalthinking,decision-makingskills,teambuildingskills,communication.

Animal Signs-Getreadytoexploreand“track”manyanimalsthatcallourforestsandshorelineshome!We’lldiscoversignsofwildlifeoftenleftbehind,andseewhyallofouranimalneighborsareimportantformaintainingahealthyenvironment.We’llsearchthewoods,thefields,andalongthewater’sedgeforthosetelltalesignsofanimals.Learning concepts:Interdependence,biodiversity,habitatneeds,observationskills.

Beaver Marsh Study-Let’sdiscoverwhatlifeislikeforabeaverandinvestigateanactivebeavermarsh!We’ll“build-a-beaver”andstudybeaver’sspecialadaptationsupclose,aswellasexaminewhybeaversaresoimportantinourenvironment.Thenhiketoanearbybeavermarshtoexploreandidentifytheuniquesignsmadebytheseamazinganimalengineers.Learning concepts: Interdependence,adaptations,habitatneeds.

Outdoor Survival-Itisalwayshelpfultolearnbasicoutdoorsurvivalskills.Let’sdiscoverwhattopackinasurvivalkittotakeonahike,andthenheadtothewoodsandbuildourownsurvivalsheltersusingonlyitemsfoundinnature.Alongwithbuildingdebrishuts,wewillpracticesimplewaystostartasafecampfire!Learning concepts: Criticalthinking,decision-makingskills,workinginsmallgroups.

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Life on a Log-Whatgoodaredeadtrees?Thisprograminvestigatesthisquestionwhilewediscusslifecycleofatreeandwhytreesareimportant.Studentswillsearchfordecayinglogs,anddiscoveruniquelifefoundinandunderthesemicro-habitats.Wewillcollectavarietyoforganismsfoundonlogs,identifythemwithfieldguides,anddiscovertheiruniqueadaptationsforsurvival.Learning concepts: Lifecycles,interdependence,adaptations,foodchains

Lake Study-Atimeofexplorationanddiscoveryawaitsyourstudentsonthispontoonboatexcursion.Asateamofscientists,we’llconductascientificinvestigationtodeterminethewaterqualityofBardsLake.We’llbeginourinvestigationalongtheshorelinebycollectingandidentifyingfishwitha45-footseinenet.Thenwe’lltaketothewateraboardourpontoonboatandconductavarietyofwaterqualitytests.Learning concepts:Scientificinquiry,conductinginvestigations,interdependence

Night Hike-Areyoureadytobecomenocturnalforanight?Exploretheworldofnocturnalcreaturesbytakingaguidedhikethroughthewoods.We’lldiscovertheuniqueadaptationsthatmanynocturnalanimalshaveforsurvivinginthenighttimeworld.See,smell,hear,touch,andtasteliketheanimalsofthenight!Learning concepts:Adaptations,interdependence,habitatneeds

Night Flight-It’sabird!It’saplane!No!It’s…abat?!We’llunravelsomebatmythsanddiscoverjusthowbeneficialtheseflyingmammalsaretoourenvironment.Then,playourinteractiveecholocationgamewhereyoucanbethebat!Learning concepts:Interdependence,adaptations,foodchains

Astronomy-Haveyoueverlookedupatthestarsandbecamelostwithwonder?Learnthedifferentconstellationsthatmakeupthenightskyandexploreoursolarsystemwithsomecosmicgamesthatareoutofthisworld!Learning concepts:Lunarcycle,planetarymotionsandsize,constellations

Other program topics-forspecialrequestsinclude:Birds,Deer,Erosion,Insects,Predator/PreyRelationships,andSquirrels

The Homeplace School GroupsS

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE FARMPre-K through adult. $3 per participant.Stepbackintimetothemid-19thcenturyandstrollonyourself-guidedtourthroughamiddleTennesseeyeomanclassfamilyfarm.Farmactivitieschangewiththeseason.Yourgroupcanobserve,askquestions,andoccasionallylendahelpinghandtoHomeplaceinterpreters.Thistouris available to groupsof30orless,makingitidealforHomeEducatorsandsmallgroups.

SHOW & TELL HISTORYAll Ages. $3 per participant.Discoverwhatdailylifeonamid-19thcenturyfarmwaslikebyvisitingwithinterpretersatvariousstopsasyoutourthefarm.Youwillgetachancetotalkaboutthedifferentrolesofpeopleonthefarm,discoversomeofthemanyusesforthecropsandanimalsraisedonthefarm,anddiscoverhowheavilypeopledependedonnaturalresourcesintheirdailylife.

TOYS AND GAMES K through 2nd grade. $3 per participant.WhatdidchildrendoforfunbeforetheageoftelevisionandPlaystation?Discovertoysthatweremadeathomeandlearnsomegamesthattaughtthechildrenskillswhiletheyplayed.

CHILDREN’S CHORES K through 2nd grade. $3 per participant.Notimetoplayuntilyoufinishyourchores. Whohasn’theardthatbefore?Forchildrenof themid-19thcentury,thiswasanecessity.Notfinishingtheirchoresmeantthefamilymightgowithoutwaterorfirewood.Helpusfinishuptheday’schores!

SPINNING WOOL K through 12th grade. $3 per participant.Discovertheprocessofhowwoolisturnedintoyarn.Therearemanystepsandskillsnecessarytomakeyarn;includingshearing,cleaning,carding,andspinning.Watchthesedemonstrationsandtryyourhandatspinning.

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The Homeplace, cont.A WALK WITH THE ANIMALS: ENDANGERED ANIMALS? 3rd through 12th grade. $3 per participant.Whenyouthinkofendangeredanimals,whatcomestoyourmind?Pandas,spottedowls,bluewhales?Whataboutchickens,sheep,andpigs?Goonaguidedtourtoseethefarmanimalsonandlearnaboutendangeredfarmanimals.

WORKING WITH WOOD 3rd through 12th grade. $3 per participant.Woodwasatremendousresourceonafarm,usedineverythingfromthefamilyhouse,tofencesaroundtheircrops,tochairstheysatin,totoolsusedonthefarm.Wewilldiscusswoodasaresource,aswellasdemonstratetheuseofsomeofthetoolsthatwouldbeusedonafarminthemid-19thcentury.Tryyourhandatsplittingarail!

HORSE AND OX POWER 3rd through 12th grade. $3 per participant.Inthedaysbeforetractors,horsesandoxenprovidedpowertoworktheland.Discoverbenefitsandlimitationsofthesetwoanimalsbyobservingthemandtheequipmenttheyuse.Youwillalsogetachancetofindouthowimportantteamworkandtrustarewhenworkingwiththeseanimalsbytakingaturnintheharnessyourself!

The Homeplace Other GroupsAll programs $6 Adults & Teens; $4 Children 4-12yrs.

SHOW & TELL HISTORYDiscoverwhatdailylifeonamid-19thcenturyfarmwaslikebyvisitingwithinterpretersatvariousstopsasyoutourthefarm.Youwillgetachancetotalkaboutthedifferentrolesofpeopleonthefarm,discoversomeofthemanyusesforthecropsandanimalsraisedonthefarm,anddiscoverhowheavilypeopledependedonnaturalresourcesintheirdailylife.

STROLL BACK IN TIMEStrollbackintimetothemid-19thcenturywithaHomeplaceinterpreterdressedinperiodclothing.EnjoythesightsandsoundsasyouwalkthequartermilearoundTheHomeplace,arepresentationofayeomanclassfamilyfarminMiddleTennessee.Learnaboutthebuildings,thetime,thearea,andday-to-dayactivitiesofafarm.

JUNIOR FARMER (SCOUTS)Scoutstodayusemanyofthesameskills(i.e.toolsafety,teamwork,chores,andfieldwork)asthefarmfamilywouldinthe1850’s.TheHomeplaceJuniorFarmerprogramofferstheparticipantstheopportunitytolearnsomeoftheessentialskills,accordingtotheseason,thatfarmfamiliesneededtosurviveatvariouslocationsonthefarm.UponcompletionoftheseskillseachparticipantwillearnaHomeplaceJuniorFarmerpatch.

Nature Station School Groups

NEW IN 2014

INCREDIBLE INSECTSPre-K through 6th grade. $3 per partici-pant.Studentswillgetanup-close,hands-onlookatseveralspeciesofinsectsandotherinvertebrates.Topicsincludelifecycles,metamorphosis,anddistinguishingcharacteristicsofinsects.Aftergain-inganewappreciationforthesenotsocreepycrawlies,studentswillhavetimetoexploreNature

A WALK THROUGH NATURE: SELF-GUIDED BACKYARD TOURPre-K through adult. $3 per participant.Stepintotheworldofnatureonaself-guidedvisittoexploreournativewildlifeexhibits,gardens,andindoordisplays.Useyourobservationskillsasyouencounterowls,abaldeagle,abobcat,turtles,andotherresidentwildlifeduringyourstrollthroughNatureStation.

TRIPLE CREATURE FEATURE: REPTILE, MAMMAL, AND BIRD, OH MY!Pre-K through adult. $3 per participant.Studentswillexperienceup-closeencounterswithabirdofprey,areptile,andamammal.Thegroupleadercanchooseathemefortheanimalencoun-ters:adaptations,habitats,rolesinthefoodchain,orwildlifeconservation.Thisisagoodoptionforlargegroups(over80students)orgroupsthathavelimitedtime.

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Nature Station School GroupsPUPPET SHOW: THE LORAXPre-K through 2nd grade. $3 per participant.Dr.Seuss’sfavoritetaleofTheLoraxwillcomealiveforchildrenduringthisentertainingpuppetshowthatteachesaboutthevalueoftrees.Studentswillalsoenjoyanup-closeencounterwithananimalthatusestrees,aswellastakepartinatree-relatedactivity.ProgramincludestimetoexploretheNatureStation’sliveanimalexhibits.

PUPPET SHOW: ANIMALS OF THE FOREST Pre-K through 2nd grade. $3 per participant.Childrenwilldiscovertheworldoftheforestandtheanimalsthatlivethereduringthisengagingprogram.Throughaninteractivepuppetshow,anup-closeencounterwithaliveanimal,andmore,studentswilllearnaboutthemanyanimalsthatliveintheforest.

PUPPET SHOW: ANIMALS OF THE PONDPre-K through 2nd grade. $3 per participant.Childrenwilldiscovertheworldofapondandthecreaturesthatlivethereduringthisengagingprogram.Throughaninteractivepuppetshow,anup-closeencounterwithaliveanimal,andmore,studentswilllearnaboutthemanyanimalsthatliveinapond.

BACKYARD SAFARI: SENSORY ADVENTURE K through 2nd grade. $3 per participant.Yoursenseswillcomealiveasweinvestigatetheworldofanimalsduringaguidedsensorywalkthroughthebackyardwildlifeexhibits.Studentswillsmell,touch,lookandlistenastheydiscoverhowbothpeopleandanimalsusetheirsenses.

NATURE HIKE: ANIMAL SIGNS & CLUES (1 mile)K through 6th grade. $4 per participant. Yourstudentswillusetheirsenses,makeobservations,andtakepartinstaff-ledactivitiesasweexplorethetrailforanimalsignsduringthis1-mile(orless)hike.Wewilllearnhowwildlifesurviveintheirhabitatbyexaminingtheirhomes,foodremains,tracks,andothercluestheyleavebehind.

Nature Station School GroupsPOND PROWLK through 6th grade. $4 per participant.Areyoureadyto“dipin”andsearchthewet,themuddy,andthemysterious?Yourstudentswillusedipnetsandmagnifierstoexplorelifeinapondandlearnabouttheadaptations,behaviors,andlifecyclesofthetinycreaturesthatliveinthishabitat.

NATURE HIKE: PLANT PATROL (1 mile)2nd through 6th grade. $4 per participant.Let’sgoforaguidednaturehiketoexploretheworldofplants.Throughactivitiesandobservations,wewillexaminethedifferencesamongtypesofplants,theiradaptationsforsurvivalandreproduction,whatthepartsofplantsdo,andhowwildlifedependonplantsforsurvival.

BACKYARD SAFARI: SECRETS OF SURVIVAL2nd through 6th grade. $3 per participant.Animalshaveallthetoolstheyneedtoprotectthemselves,findfood,andsurvivewithintheirhabitats.Studentswillobservewildlifeinourbackyardandlearnabouttheexceptionaladaptationsmanyanimalsuseintheirsurvival!

IN COLD BLOOD2nd grade through adult. $3 per participant.Enjoythisup-closeencounterwithlivereptilesandamphibians!Foryoungergroups,theprogramwillfocusonadaptations,lifecycles,andclassification.Witholdergroups,wewillalsoexplorehowenvironmentalchangeshaveaffectedtheseanimalsandlearnabouttheiruniquebehaviors.

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Nature Station School GroupsFINE FEATHERED FRIENDS3rd through 6th grade. $3 per participant.Explorebirdadaptationsduringthisinteractive,hands-onprogram.Studentswillmeetaliveowlwhileexploringtheconceptofadaptations.Then,studentswillworkingroupstocreatetheirownimaginarybirdwithadaptationstosurviveinitshabi-tat.Finally,theywillexplorethebackyardwildlifeex-hibitsbydoingananimaladaptationsscavengerhunt.

BACKYARD SAFARI: ANIMALS, ART, AND WRITING3rd through 6th grade. $3 per participant.NatureStationwildlifeandplantsareperfectforcreativeinspiration!Thisguidedtourofthebackyardincludesfunlanguageandartsactivities.Studentswillobserve,reflect,andcommunicatebywritinganddrawingfromtheirexperiences.

BACKYARD SAFARI: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION6th grade through adult. $3 per participant. Whatiswildlife?Whatisconservation?Howdoenvironmentalchangesandhumanactivitiesaffectwildlife?Asweintroduceyourstudentstoourresidentwildlife,wewillexplorethesequestions.Studentswilldevelopagreaterunderstandingofhowavarietyoffactorscancausechangestowildlifepopulationsandtheecosystemasawhole.

CAREER DISCOVERY: NATURAL RESOURCE INTERPRETATIONHigh school through adult. $3 per participant.OurjobattheNatureStationis“interpretation.”Weworktofosterunderstanding,appreciation,andresponsibleuseofthenaturalresourcesofLandBetweenTheLakes.Duringthistourofournaturecenter,wewillintroduceyourstudentstothefieldofinterpretation–itspurposes,methods,androleinnaturalresourcemanagement.

Nature Station Other GroupsGroup Prices for following programs - $6 Adults/Teens and $4 Children 4-12yrs

WILDLIFE FEATURE: BIRDSAges 6 and up. Fromtinyhummingbirdstobaldeagles,let’sexploreournativebirdsdiversity.Ourstaffwillintroduceyoutoseverallivebirds,includingowls,ahawk,andabaldeagle,aswelearnaboutbirdadaptations,communication,andmigration.We’llalsolearntoidentifydifferentbirdsbyusingbinoculars.

WILDLIFE FEATURE: MAMMALSAges 6 and up. Let’slearnaboutthegroupofanimalsclosesttoourownheart–mammals!Whatmakesamammalamammal?Whichmammalsliveinthewildnearyou?Howcanyourecognizesignsthattheyarearound?Meetsomeofournativemammals,suchasthebobcat,deer,andredwolf,aswediscoverhowtheseanimalssurviveinthewildandinteractwiththeirenvironment.Havefunasyoubecomeamammalexpert!

WILDLIFE FEATURE: REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANSAges 6 and up. Snakes,turtles,salamanders,frogs...doyouthinkthesecrittersareawesomeorawful?Ourstaffwillshowyouseverallivereptilesandamphibiansupclose.Findouthowtheseunusualcreaturessurviveinthewildandmaybewalkawaywithabetterappreciationforthem.We’llalsoteachyouhowtoidentifyournativespeciesofvenomoussnakes.

WILDLIFE FEATURE: RARE & ENDANGEREDAges 6 and up. Joinourstaffforaguidedtourofsomeofthewild-lifeatNatureStationthatareeithercurrentlyrareorhavemadeacomebackinthepast,suchasthebaldeagle,redwolf,andalligatorsnappingturtle.Discoverwhatmakessomeanimalsmorepronetobecomingendangered,whichendangeredspeciesliveinourarea,andhowpeoplecanhelp.

BACKYARD SAFARI: SECRETS OF SURVIVALAges 7 and up.Animalshaveallthetoolstheyneedtoprotectthemselves,findfood,andsurvivewithintheirhabi-tats.Yourgroupwillgoforastaff-guidedtouroftheresidentwildlifeatNatureStationtoobservethesecreaturesfirst-handandlearnabouttheamazingadaptationstheyusetosurvive.

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Nature Station Other GroupsNATURE HIKEAges 6 and up. Let’sgoforahike!Aswemakeourwaythroughthewoodsandtothelakeshore,wewillsearchforcluesabouttheanimalsandplantsthatlivehere.Throughactivities and observations, scouts will learn about featuresoftheforestecosystem,suchaswildlifesigns,commontrees,andpoisonousplants.

POND PROWLAges 5 and up. Areyoureadyto“dipin”andsearchthewet,themuddy,andthemysterious?Yourgroupwillusedipnetsandmagnifierstoexplorelifeinapondandlearnabouttheadaptations,behaviors,andlifecyclesofthetinycreaturesthatliveinthisuniquehabitat.Weather permitting

Nature Station Adult ProgramsAll Adult Programs $6 per personHUMMINGBIRDS 101 – FromMaythroughAugust,NatureStationisahavenforhummingbirds.Explorethefascinatinglivesofthesetinywingedwondersandfindouthowtoattractthemtoyourownyard.Also,enjoywatchingthesebeautifulbirdsastheyzipabouttheNatureStation’sbackyardgardens.(1½hourNSvisit–includestimetotourthebackyard)

TRULY TALON-TED – Comeface-to-facewithseverallivebirdsofpreyanddiscoverthespecializedtraitsthatmaketheseamazingbirdssuchimpressivehunters.Getanup-closelookattheirpowerfultalons,gorgeousfeathers,andsharpeyesasournaturalistsintroduceyoutotheNatureStation’sresidentowlsandhawk.(1to1½hourvisit–includestimetotourthebackyard)

“INSIDER’S TOUR” OF NATURE STATION– Join oneofNatureStationstaffforaguidedtourofourresidentanimals,includingtheowls,redwolves,baldeagle,andbobcat.Findoutthe“insidescoop”aboutthemandhowtheybecameresidentshere.Also,learnsomefunfactsabouthowthesewildlifesurviveinthewild(1½hourvisit.)

SIGNS OF THE SEASON HIKE – Join us for eithera1-or2-milehiketoexplorethesignsoftheseason.Wewillpointoutseasonalsightssuchassongbirds,wildflowers,nativetrees,andmoreaswehikealongoneofthenearbytrails.

Nature Station Birthday PartiesCelebrateyouranimal-lover’sbirthdayatNatureStation!Ourbirthdaypartypackageincludesyourchoiceofoneofthestaff-ledprogramslistedbelow,admissionforupto30guests(additionalfeeforextraguests),andrentalofNatureStationpicnicpavilionfor2hours.Werecommendthatyouplanatleasta1½-hourvisitinadditiontothetimeyouwishtospendatthepicnicpavilion.$100flatfee.

Program Choices See descriptions from earlier• PuppetShow:AnimalsoftheForest• PuppetShow:AnimalsofthePond• PuppetShow:TheLorax• TripleCreatureFeature:Reptile,Mammal,

andBird,OhMy!• BackyardSafari:SecretsofSurvival• WildlifeFeature:ReptilesandAmphibians• WildlifeFeature:Birds• WildlifeFeature:Mammals• WildlifeFeature:RareandEndangered

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Golden Pond PlanetariumLITTLE STAR THAT COULD $2.50 per participant.“LittleStarThatCould”isastoryaboutanaverageyellowstarinsearchforplanetsofhisowntopro-tectandwarm.Alongtheway,hemeetsotherstars,learnswhatmakeseachstarspecial,anddiscoversthatstarscombinetoformstarclustersandgalaxies.Eventually,LittleStarfindshisplanets.EachplanetisintroducedtotheaudiencewithbasicinformationaboutourSolarSystem.Programtime–35minutesplusinterpretivepresentation.

EARTH, MOON, & SUN $2.50 per participant.ThisshowexplorestherelationshipbetweentheEarth,MoonandSunwiththehelpofCoyote,anamusingcharacteradaptedfromNativeAmericanoraltraditionswhohasmanymisconceptionsaboutourhomeplanetanditsmostfamiliarneighbors.LearnwhytheSunrisesandsetsandthebasicsoffusionandsolarenergy.ExaminetheMoon’sorbit,craters,phasesandeclipses.Also,explorepastandfuturespacetraveltoourMoonandbeyond.Programtime–25minutesplusinterpretivepresentation.

SKIES ABOVE $2.50 per participant.Aninterpretiveprogrampresentingwhatisvisibleinthenightsky.Thevisitorwilllearnwhatconstella-tionsarevisibleduringthecurrentseason.Theywillalsolearnaboutplanets,themoon,andotherobjectsthatmaybevisible.Thisisaveryinformativeandfunprogramforallages.Alldomepresentation.Programtime–45minutes.

IBEX: SEARCH FOR EDGE OF SOLAR SYSTEM$2.50 per participant.ThisprogramfollowsthecreationofNASA’sIn-terstellarBoundaryExplorer.Audienceswillgetanin-depthlookatthemissionandhowIBEXiscollectinghigh-speedatomstocreateamapofourSolarSystem’sboundary.Narratedbytwoinquisitiveteenagers,audienceswillhearfromthescientistsandengineersthatdevelopedtheIBEXmissionandcre-atedthespacecraft,andgetthelatestupdatesonthemission’sdiscoveries.TheywillalsolearnaboutthediscoveriesofGalileo,Huygens,Newton,Hubbleandmanyothers.Fulldomepresentation.Programtime–31minutesplusinterpretivepresentation.

Golden Pond PlanetariumTWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASS $2.50 per participant.Whileattendingalocalstarparty,twoteenagestudentslearnhowthetelescopehashelpedusunderstandourplaceinspaceandhowtelescopescontinuetoexpandourunderstandingoftheUniverse.TheyalsolearnaboutthediscoveriesofGalileo,Huygens,Newton,Hubbleandmanyothers.Programtime–25minutesplusinterpretivepresentation.

LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT SKY $2.50 per participant.JoinAesoptheowlandSocratesthemouseforalight-heartedandimaginativelookatthemythsandstoriesassociatedwiththeconstellations.ThisshowfeaturesthemightywarriorPerseus,thebeau-tifulprincessAndromedaandCetus,theterribleseamonster.Programtime–30minutes.

BACK TO THE MOON FOR GOOD$2.50 per participant.ImmerseyourselfinaracetoreturntotheMoon40yearsafterthehistoricApollolandings.SeehowacompetitionamongprivatelyfundedinternationalteamsisusheringinaneweraoflunarexplorationsandlearnabouttheMoon’sresources.Programtime–30minutes.

WILDEST WEATHER $2.50 per participant.JoinNationalGeographiconaspectacularjourneytowitnessthemostbeautiful,powerful,andmysteriousweatherphenonmenainthesolarsystem.Programtime–30minutes.

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The Homeplace Group Programs

SHOW & TELL HISTORY (K-12)

SS-EP-2.3.1 SS-EP-4.4.1 SS-EP-5.1.1 SS-EP-5.2.3 SS-04-4.4.1 SS-04-5.1.1 SS-04-5.2.3 SS-05-4.4.1 SS-05-5.1.1 SS-05-5.2.3 SS-06-2.2.1 SS-06-5.1.1SS-07-2.2.1 SS-07-5.1.1 SS-08-2.2.1 SS-08-5.1.1SS-08-5.2.4 SS-HS-2.2.1

TOYS AND GAMES (K-2)SS-EP-2.1.1 SS-EP-2.3.1 SS-EP-5.1.1

CHILDREN’S CHORES (K-2)SS-E-1.3.1 SS-E-5.1.1 SS-E-5.2.3

SPINNING WOOL (K-6)

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A WALK WITH THE ANIMALS: Endangered Animals? (3-12)

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WORKING WITH WOOD (3-12)

SS-EP-3.1.1 SS-EP-4.3.2 SS-EP-5.1.1 SS-04-3.1.1SS-04-4.3.2 SS-04-5.1.1 SS-05-3.1.1 SS-05-4.3.2SS-05-5.1.1

HORSE AND OX POWER (3-12)SC-05-3.5.1 SC-05-4.6.1 SC-06-3.4.2 SC-06-3.5.1

Nature Station Group Programs

A WALK THROUGH NATURE: Self-guided Tour of the Backyard (K-12)SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.3 SC-EP-4.6.1 SC-EP-4.7.1 SC-04-3.4.1 SC-04-4.6.1 SC-04-4.7.1 SC-05-3.5.2SC-05-3.5.1 SC-06-3.5.1 SC-07-3.5.1

ANIMALS OF THE FOREST (pre-K-2)SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-4.6.1

ANIMALS OF THE POND (pre-K-2)

SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.4 SC-EP-4.6.1

BACKYARD SAFARI: Sensory Adventure (K-2)SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.2 SC-EP-3.4.3

NATURE HIKE: Animal Signs & Clues (K-6)

SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-4.6.1 SC-EP-4.7.1 SC-04-3.4.1SC-04-4.6.1 SC-05-4.7.1

NATURE HIKE: Plant Patrol (2-6)

SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.3 SC-EP-4.6.1 SC-04-3.4.1SC-04-4.6.1 SC-05-3.4.1 SC-05-3.5.1 SC-05-4.7.1

POND PROWL (K-6)

SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.2 SC-EP-3.4.3 SC-EP-3.4.4SC-04-3.4.1 SC-04-3.4.2 SC-04-3.4.3 SC-05-4.7.1

BACKYARD SAFARI: Secrets of Survival (2-6)

SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.2 SC-EP-3.4.3 SC-04-3.4.1SC-04-3.4.2 SC-05-3.4.1 SC-05-3.5.1

IN COLD BLOOD (2-adult)SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.2 SC-EP-3.4.3 SC-EP-3.4.4SC-04-3.4.1 SC-04-3.4.2 SC-04-3.4.3 SC-05-3.4.1SC-05-3.5.1 SC-05-3.5.2 SC-06-3.4.2 SC-06-4.7.1SC-08-3.4.4 SC-HS-3.4.7 SC-HS-3.5.2 SC-HS-4.7.1

BACKYARD SAFARI: Web of Life (3-6)

SC-EP-3.4.1 SC-EP-3.4.3 SC-EP-4.6.1 SC-04-3.4.1SC-04-4.6.1 SC-05-4.7.1

BACKYARD SAFARI: Animals, Art, & Writing (3-6)

WR-E-1.1.0 WR-E-4.7.0 WR-E-4.8.0 AH-04-4.4.1AH-04-4.4.2 AH-05-4.4.1 AH-05-4.4.2 WR-M-1.1.0WR-M-4.7.0 WR-M-4.8.0 AH-06-4.4.1 AH-06-4.4.2 FRESHWATER ECOLOGY (5-adult)

SC-05-3.5.1 SC-05-4.7.1 SC-05-4.7.2 SC-06-4.7.1 SC-07-4.7.1 SC-08-3.4.4 SC-08-4.7.1 SC-HS-3.5.2 SC-HS-4.7.1

BACKYARD SAFARI: Wildlife Conservation (6-adult)

SC-06-4.7.1 SC-07-4.7.1 SC-07-3.5.1 SC-08-4.6.5SC-08-4.7.1 SC-HS-3.5.2 SC-HS-4.7.1 SC-HS-4.7.2

CAREER DISCOVERY: Natural Resource Interpretation (9-Adult) N/A

Planetarium Group Programs

EARTH, MOON, & SUN SC-E-2.2.2 SC-P-EU-U-3 SC-P-EU-U-7 SC-M-2.3.2 SC-E-2.2.3 SC-P-EU-U-4 SC-04-2.3.4 SC-EP-2.3.4 SC-P-EU-U-5 SC-04-2.3.5 SC-EP-2.3.5 SC-P-EU-U-6 SC-06-2.3.1

THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULDSC-E-1.1.1 SC-M-2.3.1 SC-E-1.1.3 SC-05-2.3.5

IBEX-INTERSTELLAR BOUNDARY EXPLORERSC-08-1.1.2 SC-H-1.1.1 SC-HS-2.3.5 SC-HS-1.1.2

TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASSSC-04-4.6.4 SC-M-2.3.1 SC.4STM-U-5 SC-7-EU-U-2 SC-05.2.3.5 SC-HS-2.3.2 SC-5-EU-U6 SC-7-STM-U-5 SC-05-4.6.4 SC-HS-2.3.5 SC-5-EU-S-7 SC-7-MF-4SC-06.2.3.1 SC-4-BC-U-2/U3/S-4 SC-5-EU-S-8 SC7-MF-S-9 SC-7-BC-U-4

SKIES ABOVESC-05-2.3.5 SC-07-4.6.1 SC-M-2.3.2 SC-HS-2.3.3 SC-06-2.3.1 SC-08.2.3.4 SC-HS-1.3.4 SC-HS-2.3.5 SC-07-2.3.3 SC-M-2.3.1 SC-HS-2.3.2 SC-HS-4.4.2

BLOWN AWAYSC-04-2.3.3 SC-05-2.3.5 SC-07-2.3.3 SC-HS-4.6.2 SC-05-2.3.1 SC-06-2.3.1 SC-07-4.6.1 SC-HS-4.6.9 SC-05-2.3.3 SC-06-4.6.1 SC-07-4.6.3 SC-HS-4.7.3SC-05-2.3.4 SC-06-4.6.2 SC-08-4.7.2

LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT SKY – ORION / PERSEUS & ANDROMEDASS-E-2.1.1 SS-E-2.1.2

WILDEST WEATHER IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMSC-5-EU-1 SC-5-EV-U-3 SC-5-EV-U-5 SC-5-EV-U-6SC-5-EU-S-6 SC-5-EU-U-6 SC-6-EU-U-4 SC-E-2.2.2

BACK TO THE MOON FOR GOODSC-5-EU-U-5 SC-5-EU-U-6 SS-E-5.2.3 SS-7-HP-U-4SS-8-HP-U-5

Correlations to the

Kentucky Core Content

for Assessment

OurschoolprogramsarecorrelatedtotheKentuckyCoreContentStandards.Whilethegeneralcontentofeachprogramremainsconsistent,theinterpreterassignedtotheprogramhasthefreedomtoadaptactivitiestobestmeetneedsoftheschoolgroup.Forthisreason,anexactmatchofaparticularstandardmaynotbemet.

To view descriptions of the KY core content, go to http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/docs/pages/ccd-2006-(updated-august-2012).aspx

The Homeplace Group Programs

SHOW & TELL HISTORY (K-12) Social Studies: K.2.01 a,b 1.3.03 a, b 1.5.02 a 3.1.02 b 3.5.02 a,b 4.3.02 b 4.3.04 b 5.3.02 b 6.1.03 a 7.1.03 a 7.3.08 c 8.3.04 b

TOYS AND GAMES (K-2) Social Studies: K.1.01 b,c K.6.01 d 1.1.01 c

CHILDREN’S CHORES (K-2) Social Studies: K.2.03 a K.4.03 b K.5.02 a 1.4.03 b 1.5.02 a 1.6.01 b 2.5.02 b 2.6.01 a

SPINNING WOOL (K-6) Social Studies: 3.2.01 a

A WALK WITH THE ANIMALS: Endangered Animals? (3-12) Science: 3.5.1 3.5.2 4.6.2 6.5.1

WORKING WITH WOOD (3-12) Social Studies: 4.3.04 b 5.3.02 a,b 6.1.03 b 7.1.03 cScience: 4.10.1 4.10.3 5.10.1 5.10.3

HORSE AND OX POWER (3-12) Science: 8.10.4 a 3.11.1 a,b 4.11.2 b 5.11.2 a,c

A WALK WITH THE ANIMALS: Endangered Animals ? (3-12) Science: 8.5.2 b

Nature Station Group Programs A WALK THROUGH NATURE: Self-guided Tour of the Backyard (K-12) K-8 Science: K.5.2 1.2.3 1.5.1 1.5.2 2.3.1 2.5.1 2.5.2 3.2.3 3.5.2 4.2.1 4.3.1 4.6.2 5.2.1 6.2.2 6.5.1 6.6.3

ANIMALS OF THE FOREST (pre-K-2) K-8 Science:K.5.2 1.2.3 1.3.1 1.5.2 1.10.2 2.2.3 2.3.1 2.5.2

ANIMALS OF THE POND (pre-K-2) K-8 Science:K.5.2 1.2.3 1.3.1 1.5.2 2.2.3 2.4.2 2.5.2

BACKYARD SAFARI: Sensory Adventure (K-2) K-8 Science:K.2.2 K.5.2 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.3.1 2.2.2 2.2.3

NATURE HIKE: Animal Signs & Clues (K-6) K-8 Science:K.5.2 1.2.2 1.2.3 2.2.2 2.2.3 3.2.3 3.3.1 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3.1 5.2.1 6.2.2 6.3.1

NATURE HIKE: Plant Patrol (2-6) K-8 Science:2.2.3 2.3.1 2.4.1 3.2.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.5.1 3.5.2 4.2.1 5.2.1 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.5.1 6.3.1 6.5.1

POND PROWL (K-6) K-8 Science: K.5.2 1.1.1 1.2.3 1.3.1 1.5.1 1.5.2 2.2.3 2.3.1 2.4.2 3.2.3 3.4.3 3.5.2 4.2.1 4.4.3 4.5.1 5.2.1 6.2.2 6.3.1 6.5.1

BACKYARD SAFARI: Secrets of Survival (2-6) K-8 Science: 2.2.2 2.5.1 2.5.2 3.2.3 3.3.1 3.5.2 4.3.1 4.5.1 4.6.2 6.5.1 6.6.3

IN COLD BLOOD (2-adult) K-8 Science: 2.2.2 2.5.1 2.5.2 3.4.3 3.5.2 4.4.3 4.5.1 6.2.2 6.5.1 6.6.3 8.5.2 HS Life Science: 2.7 HS Biology I: 2.6 HS Biology II: 1.2 HS Environmental Science: 1.5 1.6 HS Ecology: 1.5 1.6

BACKYARD SAFARI: Web of Life (3-6) K-8 Science: 3.2.3 3.3.1 4.2.1 4.3.1 4.6.2 5.2.1 5.3.1 6.2.2 6.3.1 6.6.3

BACKYARD SAFARI: Animals, Art, & Writing (3-6) K-8 English (Writing):3.2.02 3.2.09 4.2.02 4.2.09 5.2.02 5.2.09 6.2.02 6.2.10 K-8 Visual Art: Grade 3: 1.2 Grade 3: 2.4 Grade 3: 6.2 Grade 4: 1.2 Grade 4: 2.4 Grade 4: 6.2 Grade 5: 1.2 Grade 5: 2.3 Grade 5: 6.2 Grade 6: 2.2

FRESHWATER ECOLOGY (5-adult) K-8 Science:5.2.1 5.2.2 6.2.2 6.5.1 8.5.2 HS Life Science: 2.2 2.4 2.7 HS Biology I: 2.5 2.6 HS Ecology: 1.1 1.5 6.2 HS Environmental Science: 1.1 1.5 6.2 HS Scientific Research: 3.4

BACKYARD SAFARI: Wildlife Conservation (6-adult) K-8 Science:6.2.2 6.5.1 6.6.3 8.10.3 HS Life Science: 2.7 HS Biology I: 2.4 2.6 HS Ecology: 1.5 1.6 3.2 6.2 HS Environmental Science: 1.5 1.6 3.2 6.2

CAREER DISCOVERY: Natural Resources Interpretation (9-Adult) N/ARelevant to Forestry and Wildlife Management CTE courses

Planetarium Group Programs EARTH, MOON, & SUNGLE – 0107.6.2 GLE – 0407.6.1 GLE – 0607.6.7GLE – 0007.6.2 GLE – 0407.6.2 CLE – 3204.1.9 GLE – 0207.6.1 GLE – 0607.6.3 GLE – 0207.6.2 GLE – 0607.6.4

LITTLE STAR THAT COULDGLE – 0007.6.1 GLE – 0307.6.1 GLE – 0307.6.2

IBEX – INTERSTELLAR BOUNDARY EXPLORER CLE – 3202 Inq.1 CLE – 3204 Inq.1 CLE – 3204.1.2CLE – 3202 T/E.4 CLE – 3204 Inq.3

TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASSGLE – 0307 Inq.1 GLE – 0407 T/E.2 GLE – 0507 T/E.4 GLE - 0807 T/E.2 GLE – 0307 Inq.5 GLE – 0407 T/E.3 GLE – 0607 T/E.2 GLE – 0807 T/E.3 GLE – 0307 Inq.6 GLE – 0407 T/E.4 GLE – 0607 T/E.3 GLE – 0307.6.1 GLE – 0407 T/E.5 GLE – 0607.6.1 GLE – 0407 Inq.1 GLE – 0407.10.2 GLE – 0707 T/E.2 GLE – 0407 Inq.2 GLE – 0507 Inq.1 GLE – 0707 T/E.3 GLE – 0407 T/E.1 GLE – 0507 T/E.1 GLE – 0707 T/E.4

SKIES ABOVE5.7.1 5.7.2 5.11.1 6.7.1 6.7.2 6.7.3 6.7.4 8.11.1 8.11.3

BLOWN AWAY4.7.2 5.8.2 7.8.1 4.8.1 5.8.3 7.8.2 4.8.2 6.7.3 7.8.3 5.7.2 6.14.1 7.8.4 5.8.1 6.14.2 8.10.3

LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT SKY – ORION / PERSEUS & ANDROMEDAK.1.03.b 1.1.03.b

WILDEST WEATHER IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMGLE-0507.6.1 GLE-0607.6.2 GLE-3204.1.2

BACK TO THE MOON FOR GOODGLE-0407.6.1 GLE-0607.6.4 GLE-3204.1.4

Correlations to the

Tennessee Curriculum

Standards

OurschoolprogramsarecorrelatedtotheTennesseeCurriculumStandards.Whilethegeneralcontentofeachprogramremainsconsistent,theinterpreterassignedtotheprogramhasthefreedomtoadaptactivitiestobestmeetneedsoftheschoolgroup.Forthisreason,anexactmatchofaparticularstandardmaynotbemet.

To view descriptions of the TN curriculum standards, go to www.tn.gov/education/curriculum.shtml

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More field trip opportunities in the local area! Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refugewww.fws.gov/crosscreeksDover, TN

Agroupvisittotherefugecanbescheduledbycalling931-232-7477.Avisitorcenterandrestroomsareavailable.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refugewww.fws.gov/tennesseerefuge

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Lake Barkley Dam Visitor CenterGrand Rivers, KY

Self-guidedtoursofthevisitorcentercanbescheduled;guidedtoursoftheBarkleyLockandDammaybeavailableonalimitedbasis.Makearrangementsbycalling270-362-4236.

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