7th Grade Outreach
Mrs. Marshall
Greetings to you all. Please use this website as a way to see what opportunities are available for Outreach Credit. Any updates about Life Science can be found on the 7th Grade Class Page.
Homework and Reading Assignments:
Nightly HW assignments can be found on the 2016 calendar
Upcoming Assignments:
First Trimester Project: Your Place in the World
YPW Webpage template.pub
Outreach Opportunities:
Due 5/20/2010
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Natural Science Center Omnisphere Shows - attend and bring proof
Waking T Rex: The Story of Sue (ages 4+) Eye-popping 3D show that takes you back in time to witness the oldest dinosaur ever discovered come alive. Daily shows at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Sea Monsters (ages 4+) Eye-popping 3D show that takes you on a journey back in time to when monsters ruled the Earth. Daily shows at 3 p.m.
Stars (for ages 4+) takes viewers on a journey through our universe to experience the awesome beauty and power of stars. Daily shows at
1 p.m.
Guilford Horticulture Society - attend a meeting and bring in proof
The Society meets at the Natural Science Center of Greensboro on Monday evenings in
September, October, November, January, March, April and May. Meetings begin at 7:15, end by
8:45 and feature a speaker. The Center is at 4301 Lawndale Drive. Non members are welcome
to attend all meetings free of charge.
Mar. 21 “Gardening with Iris”
Ruth Barker: Director and Awards Chair for the American Iris Society
Apr. 18 “A Carpet of Moss”
Sheila Lombardo: Forsyth County Master Gardener and NC Native Plant Society Member
May 16 Plant Exchange & presentation “Spring to Summer – Transition Gardening”
Amy Fahmy, Landscape Designer for Biltmore Farm
Haw River State Park - attend and bring in proof.
Attend and bring proof.
Living, the Wild Life: Butterflies and MothsMay 12, 6:30 pm
Fee: Free, Ages: All ages
Learn the differences between butterflies and moths and more about the species which are common in NC.
Turtles… and Other Local Reptiles
May 17, 6:30 pm
Fee: $2 per person, Ages: All ages
Turtles are terrific. Learn about these interesting reptiles including where they live, what they eat, and how they protect themselves.
Growing, the Green Way: Low Cost Landscaping and MaintenanceMay 19, 6:30 pm
Fee: Free, Ages: All ages
Everyone wants to save time and money on their landscape, especially in these tough times. You can still create a beautiful landscape by making smart choices. Class discussions focus on those choices and the challenges facing gardeners in selecting and growing plants that can tolerate and even thrive in our Piedmont conditions.
Gills, Scales and Water
June 2, 9:30 am
Fee: $4 per child, Ages: 3-6
During this class we will try our hand at fishing. We will also cover the basics about what makes a fish a fish. Poles and worms will be provided for children. This class is part of the Little Hands Nature Series.
Just turn in proof of your attendance.
Clean-up-a-thon - 3/12
Stream Monitoring Workshop - 4/10
Photography Pattle on the Haw - 4/23
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Enerchant Millpond/Great Dismal Swamp Kayak Paddle May 19-22, 2011 Merchants Millpond is one of North Carolina’s most beautiful state parks. This Southern Swamp Forest ecosystem of large Cypress trees draped with Spanish Moss, creates a spectacular landscape and a home for dozens of neo tropical migrants and wading birds, beavers,
otters, and many other types of wildlife. Travel back in time while exploring Dismal Swamp State Park. Once covering over 2,000 square miles, George Washington purchased Great Dismal in hopes of harvesting the timber and converting the swamp into dry land for farming purposes. These attempts largely failed, and today the Great Dismal offers a fabulous destination for hiking, paddling and history. This trip will base camp at Merchants Millpond State Park where bathhouse facilities are available for use. You will paddle-explore the millpond on Friday, and on Saturday spend the day hiking and paddling at Dismal Swamp State Park. Both destinations offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as new interpretive centers for information and enjoyment. Millpond Registration
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Class size is limited to 30 people at the Greensboro Arboretum Education Building and the Bur-Mil Park Wildlife Education Center, so make your reservations early.
Containers for Curb Appeal Even though pots make for an excellent display for pansies, petunias or other colorful annuals, they can also be used for some unusual plants to provide needed curb appeal for your home. Attend this class to learn how container-hardy shrubs, small trees and even vines can add year-round display and visual focus to your home’s entrance. NC Cooperative Extension - May 3, 6:30 pm Wildlife Education Center - May 5, 6:30 pm Greensboro Arboretum - May 15, 4 pm
Low-Cost Landscape and MaintenanceEveryone wants to save time and money on their landscape, especially in these tough economic times. You can still create a beautiful landscape by making smart choices. Class discussions focus on those choices and the challenges facing gardeners in selecting and growing plants that can tolerate and even thrive in our Piedmont conditions. NC Cooperative Extension - May 17, 6:30 pm Wildlife
Education Center - May 19, 6:30 pm Greensboro Arboretum - May 24, 6:30 pm
Class sizes are limited so make your reservations early by calling 336-373-3802 or by e-mail. Classes will be held the locations below:
NC Cooperative Extension Service (NCCE), 3309 Burlington Rd. Greensboro Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Dr. Bur-Mil Park Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd.
The Big Sleep Learn different ways in which hibernation helps animals survive in cold temperatures with low supplies of food. Greensboro Arboretum - February 10, 6:30 pm NC Cooperative Extension - February 12, 6:30 pm Wildlife
Education Center - February 15, 10 am
When Nature CallsCan you identify animals based on what kind of sound they make? In this class you will learn to distinguish between the many distinct voices in nature. Greensboro Arboretum - March 6, 4 pm Wildlife Education Center - March 10, 6:30 pm NC Cooperative
Extension - March 14, 6:30 pm
Snakes are BeautifulA lot of people would never use the words snake and beautiful in the same sentence. This hands-on class will reveal the true nature of one of the most misunderstood animals of all. NC Cooperative Extension - April 12, 6:30 pm Wildlife Education Center - April 14, 6:30 pm Greensboro Arboretum - April 17, 4 pm
Butterflies and Moths Learn the differences between butterflies and moths and more about species common in NC. NC Cooperative Extension - May 10, 6:30 pm Wildlife Education Center - May 12, 6:30 pm Greensboro Arboretum -
May 22, 4 pm
Birding Basics Did you know that birding is the number one sport in America? According to US Fish and Wildlife Service, there are currently 51.3 million birders in the US alone, and this number continues to grow. This class is for people who would like to become more proficient birders and get more out of this unique and growing hobby. NC Cooperative Extension - June 9, 6:30
pm Greensboro Arboretum - June 12, 4 pm Wildlife Education Center - June 14, 6:30 pm
Creepy Crawly BugsThis class offers activities and games all about bugs and what makes them so cool and useful. NC Cooperative Extension - July 7, 6:30 pm Wildlife Education Center - July 12, 6:30 pm Greensboro Arboretum - July 17, 4 pm
Watershed LifestylesWater is more than a necessary human commodity. All plant and animal life is dependent upon the water within watersheds. This class will teach participants the role of watersheds in providing human and wildlife habitats. NC Cooperative Extension - August 11, 6:30 pm Wildlife Education Center - August 16, 6:30 pm Greensboro Arboretum - August 21, 4 pm
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-------- Places to visit, websites to explore, lots to do -----
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Visit the museum and write a one page response.
Write and Article for the GDS Newspaper - Write and article about something that we are doing or have learned in class for the school paper. Your article needs to be proof-read by an adult and should be between 550 and 750 words.
Greensboro Curb Market or Piedmont Triad Farmer's Market -
Go the market and talk to a farmer. Ask them questions about how they began farming, what they grow, or how their crops were this year. Ask them if they think supporting local produce is important. Write a page about your experience.
Visit and bring back some information you found that pertains to the environment or environmental education. Write three good paragraphs about what you learned while at the library.
You must GO SOMEWHERE. Write a paragraph about your experience and show some proof.
Visit a park and bring in a signed pamphlet or a note from a parent.
After School Garden/Trail/Pond Workdays - Dates and times TBA
Attend a meeting or an outing. Get something signed to prove you involvement.
Research: write a summary of what the PLC does. Click on Conservation Successes to view land that the organization has protected. Read about three successes and write a couple sentences about each. Do you think land conservation is important? Why or why not?
Visit the center and after your outing log on to the their website and Ask a Naturalist a question that you came up with from your visit. Turn in a signed brochure, your question, and the answer you received from the naturalist.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Science -
The Natural Science Center of Greensboro - Visit the museum! Go and write a couple of paragraphs about what you learned.
------Movies (1 per trimester permitted)------
Movies:
After viewing a movie, you must write one page paper that includes a summary and personal response.
March of the Penguins
Kilowatt Hours
An Inconvenient Truth
Winged Migration
Deep Blue
Arctic Tale
Earth
Life (one episode in the series)
Planet Earth (one episode in the series)
------Articles (1 per trimester mandatory)------ Can be found in 2016 Files
Important Documents:
