Agenda


 * AGENDA **

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Orient to the Duke Farms property and resources including the Orientation Center, Duke Farms “core” area. Introduce the concept of watershed using hands on, inquiry-based lessons from NJ WATERS. LUNCH PROVIDED =====

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 * Tuesday July 10: Core Theme 2: ** **//Cultivating a sense of place within the Raritan Watershed and the Piedmont Plateau. FIELD TRIP //**=====

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We will leave by van/bus at 9:00 am for off-site visits to several locations in the Raritan River Watershed and the Piedmont Plateau. At each location we will present a lesson, as well as information that can be shared with your students. Walking will be on relatively level trails. =====

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Examine the impacts of human activity on watershed and ecosystem health. As a follow-up to the field trip, we will examine on-line options for gathering and analyzing data; if you have an available laptop computer with wireless internet card, bring it with you today! In the afternoon, we will conduct a visual assessment of Duke Brook and collect samples to assess water quality. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH =====

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 * Thursday, July 12: ****Core Theme 4: //Fostering a sense of stewardship toward whole, healthy ecosystems.// **=====

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We will venture into restored meadows and wetlands to examine diversity of plants and animals and learn restoration methods; Lessons will include methods for determining diversity and identifying and determining the impact of non-native, invasive plants. =====

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 * //Friday, July 13 //**//: //**//Core Theme 5: Bringing it All Together //**=====

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Examining both the habitat modifications and sustainable development taking place at Duke Farms we will discuss ways for you to return to the classroom and integrate lessons into your own curriculum. =====