List of Future Enrichment Programs (see details for each program at end of list)
**January 21, 2014 – MWRA School Education Programs Water…From Source to Sea
Individual workshops for all Grades *Free program
**NOTE: Needs to be rescheduled due to snow day
January 31, 2014 – Change is Simple – Environmental Science Programs (Day #2)
Workshops Grades 3, 4 & 5 *Free program
February 27, 2014 – N.E. Aquarium Hands-on Workshops www.neaq.org
- Tidepool Alive (Mixed Classes – Grades K & 1st)
- Tidepool Adaptations (Individual Classes – Grade 2)
February 28 & March 3, 2014 –Creative Enrichment Educational Services-Magic of Maps
Grade-level Workshops - Grades 3rd & 4th
March 7, 2014 – Change is Simple – Environmental Science Programs (Day #3)
Workshops Grades 3, 4 & 5 *Free program
March 14, 2014 – Wattsville - Game Show from NStar
www.nstar.com
Individual Class Programs - Grades K-3 *Free program
April 4, 2014 – Change is Simple – Environmental Science Programs (Day #4)
Workshops Grades 3, 4 & 5 *Free program
April 4, 2014 – Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig – Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester
Assembly – Grades K-4 *Free program
April 11, 2014 - Energy Pursuit - Game Show from NStar
www.nstar.com
Individual Grade Programs - Grades 3-5 *Free program
April 14, 2014 - Top Secret Math Workshops
www.topsecretscience.com
Grades 3-5 individual grade workshops
May 2014 - Dental Hygiene Presentation by Dr. Mooney's Office
Assembly – Grades 1 & 2 * Free program
May 30, 2014 - The NED Show
All-school Assembly * Free program
June 2014 - YMCA Summer Safety Program
Individual Programs Grades K-2 *Free program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
January 21, 2014 MWRA School Education Programs Water…From Source to Sea Individual workshops for all Grades *Free program
NOTE: Needs to be rescheduled due to snow day
February 27, 2014 New England Aquarium – Tidepool Program Workshops www.neaq.org Kindergarten, first, and second graders will enjoy a hands-on experiences with live animals from N.E. area tide pools (a pool of water remaining after a tide has retreated) presented by N.E. Aquarium in their one-hour classroom programs. Enthralled, startled, squeamish, and courageous are just a few words that can describe possible student reactions to the various animals, which include horseshoe crabs, 6 seastars (a.k.a. starfish), hermit crabs, extremely large snails, mussels, and various forms of beautiful colored clams!
The two different programs presented about tidepools included: Tide Pool Alive - Kindergarten and first grade classes will have individual workshops as students explore and interact with live local tide pool animals while learning about their basic biology and anatomy. To achieve their goals, the N.E. Aquarium presenters will use guided imagery, enlist an enthusiastic student to dress up in a child-size seastar costume to help show a larger version of a seastar to help students better understand this unique animal, and set up multiple stations to enable students in small groups to have hands-on experiences with the live animals. The workshop covers MA curriculum frameworks skills of inquiry; characteristics of living things; and living things and their environment. Individual Classes – Grades K & 1st
Tide Pool Adaptations - Second graders will implement the scientific processes of predictions, hands-on exploration, and checking predictions to discover how N.E. coastal animals have adapted to life in their specific environments as they examined live animals within three different shoreline habitats (sandy beach, rocky shore, and salt marsh.) As with the other program, students will go to in small groups at different stations to experience their hands-on interactions with the animals. The MA curriculum frameworks covered include skills inquiry; characteristics of plants and animals; adaptations of living things; energy; and living things. Individual Classes – Grade 2
February 28 & March 4, 2014 Creative Enrichment Educational Services - Magic of Maps Grade-level Workshops - Grades 3rd & 4th
In this annual program, third and fourth graders will participate in a MAGIC OF MAPS workshop designed to excite the children about maps and motivate them to use maps as tools to visually strengthen many curriculum areas. The workshops address key questions such as: - What is a map? How do you read a map? - How and why are maps used? - How are latitude and longitude used? - What are the parts of a map? - What borders the United States? The assembly will be followed up by classroom Cartography (map making) sessions. These sessions will give students an opportunity to explore an area by making maps with a sense of purpose, observation, and measurement. The third graders will rediscover Woburn as explorers and fourth graders will use latitude/longitude lines to investigate the boundaries and significant locations in the United States. It will be a challenging and intriguing lesson for our students, one they will enjoy tremendously!
March 14, 2014 Wattsville - Game Show www.nstar.com Individual Class Programs - Grades K-3
This fun and interactive game teaches students about energy conservation and different ways to save energy. The game lasts up to 25 to 30 minutes. The students are divided into two groups, and energy related questions are asked along the way as the students pass through Wattsville. At the end of the game prizes will be given out to each student. *Free program
April 11, 2014 Energy Pursuit - Game Show www.nstar.com Individual Grade Programs - Grades 3-5
Grades K-2 can join in as a part of the audience to learn a few things about energy themselves while experiencing a fun, buzzer- & bell-filled, live game show! There will be lots of excitement to go around!
*Free program
April 14, 2014 Top Secret Math Workshops Grades 3-5 individual grade workshops www.topsecretscience.com
Teachers from each grade-level have submitted the math topics they want covered during the 1 1/2 hour workshops for each grade. The presenter will select four to five topic-related fun and hands-on games and learning activities that will get kids excited about math. Each activity exceeds state and national standards and incorporates the latest curriculum materials and educational techniques to make each program rewarding and will get the kids to think differently about math. Just a few of the possible activities include Magic Math Boxes; Math is Great; The Name is?; World of Colors, Animals, & States; All Tied Up; The Secret Word; Who Wants to be a Millionaire; Double Stacking; In Moms Wallet; Four Square; Magic 3-D Cubes; Mixed Up Rings; and Mystery Arcs. These activities are all make and take home projects.
May 2014 Dental Hygiene Program Assembly (Grades K-2) Two hygienist from Dr. Mooney's dental office here in Woburn will conduct a presentation about the importance of good dental hygiene to our students in grades K-2. They will provide good tips and advice to help them learn the necessary techniques of taking good care of their teeth. All of the students will be given a “good dental hygiene” goodie bag at the end of the program...no candy in it, of course! *Free program
May 30, 2014 The NED Show www.thenedshow.com
The Enrichment Committee was happy to host The NED Show in January. It was truly a terrific and inspiring program with the goal of helping our Hurld students enhance their academic performance as well as improve their overall behavior. The assembly combined a great message using yo-yos, humor, and audience participation to teach students how to develop three valuable characteristics involved in becoming champions at school and in life...
Never Give Up Encourage Others Do Your Best
The producers of The NED Show partner with schools by offering the program free if the school agrees to sell The NED Show's promotional yo-yos for one week after the program. The kids really enjoyed the program and the PTO also liked hosting it because it made the connection that the yo-yo isn't easy to master and kids will have to try hard, do their best, and be diligent about it if they want to be good. One could also make the analogy that life is like a yo-yo and knowing how handle the ups and downs life presents us will help improve the chances of success. You can't go wrong with that type of message! Thanks to all the parents who allowed kids to buy the yo-yos; we hope they are still having fun with them!
All-school Assembly *Free program
June 2014 YMCA Summer Safety Program Individual Grade Programs - Grades K-2 *Free program The Aquatics Director at the YMCA, Jeremy Stiles, will speak to our grade K-2 level students to educate them about the importance of summer safety in the backyard particularly around pools as well as at lakes and beaches. A few points that will be covered include:
- Make sure an adult is watching when you are in the pool or at the beach. - Don't try to hold onto someone who is drowning because they could end up pulling you down with them; let an adult know A.S.A.P. - Always use a swim vest when in deep water if you are not strong enough swimmer to stay afloat. - Be aware of those who are around you and be careful not to play too roughly; particularly in the water.
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