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| RIVER ECOLOGY |
| 6th - 8th |
Science Center Visit:
(2 hrs) $10 per student
Max: 25 students |
Visit Your Site: (1 hr)
$300 Single Presentation *
Max: 25 students |
| Using buckets, students draw water samples from the Peconic River directly behind the Long Island Science Center or your site. They test for turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and examine macro-organisms under a microscope. Using their findings students will assess water quality and discuss the negative effects of environmental factors on a river. |
| PINE BARRENS-Long Island Treasure |
| 3rd - 6th |
Science Center Visit:
(1 1/2 hrs) $8 per student
Max: 50 students |
Visit Your Site: (1 hr)
$250 Single Presentation *
Max: 25 students |
| Every Long Islander should be familiar with our unique ecosystem, the Pine Barrens. Students view slides, observe plant specimens and conduct a pH test of pine barren soil. They discover the healthy role of fire in maintaining this endangered forest ecosystem. Also discussed is the role the Pine Barrens plays in maintaining our aquifer which supplies Long Island's drinking water. This program features natural and social science topics with a specific emphasis on Long Island, its people and landscape. Wall or screen needed to show slides. |