Science Studies
Aquatic Biology/Water Quality
Dip nets, magnifying lenses, ID guides, and dichotomous keys are a sampling of the equipment used to study pond life in and around a 9 acre lake. Water community, the importance of water quality, and interdependence of organisms are key concepts covered in this class. Aquatics are often combined with Entomology, as many invertebrates are collected, observed, and identified are indicators of pond health.
Botany
Students will identify and examine the different parts of plants and trees. Students hike through our woods to find how plants and trees use their parts to survive and thrive.
Herpetology
Students have the opportunity to view and handle several species of live snakes. The class will familiarize students with snakes in general, their place in the environment, and the differences between venomous and non-venomous species.
Ornithology
Students participate in activities that teach them about bird behavior and adaptations, followed by a guided identification walk with binoculars. Students will also visit Camp Allen's birds of prey, featuring several species of rehabilitated, non-releasable raptors.
Mammalogy
Students will get to touch, feel, and explore our extensive collection of skulls and furs. Activities and topics include characteristics of mammals, identification of native Texas mammals, tracking, adaptations, and conservation issues.
Entomology
Students will capture, identify and classify all sorts of bugs and insects. Students will also get to look at our composting worms and cricket farm to talk about how insects can be beneficial to humans. All activities will include discussions about metamorphosis, the role insects play in our environment, and many more interesting topics.
Dip nets, magnifying lenses, ID guides, and dichotomous keys are a sampling of the equipment used to study pond life in and around a 9 acre lake. Water community, the importance of water quality, and interdependence of organisms are key concepts covered in this class. Aquatics are often combined with Entomology, as many invertebrates are collected, observed, and identified are indicators of pond health.
Botany
Students will identify and examine the different parts of plants and trees. Students hike through our woods to find how plants and trees use their parts to survive and thrive.
Herpetology
Students have the opportunity to view and handle several species of live snakes. The class will familiarize students with snakes in general, their place in the environment, and the differences between venomous and non-venomous species.
Ornithology
Students participate in activities that teach them about bird behavior and adaptations, followed by a guided identification walk with binoculars. Students will also visit Camp Allen's birds of prey, featuring several species of rehabilitated, non-releasable raptors.
Mammalogy
Students will get to touch, feel, and explore our extensive collection of skulls and furs. Activities and topics include characteristics of mammals, identification of native Texas mammals, tracking, adaptations, and conservation issues.
Entomology
Students will capture, identify and classify all sorts of bugs and insects. Students will also get to look at our composting worms and cricket farm to talk about how insects can be beneficial to humans. All activities will include discussions about metamorphosis, the role insects play in our environment, and many more interesting topics.