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Education in the <strong>Parks</strong><br />
by Rich Benz, Education Consultant<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong> Education programs are<br />
engaging, exciting and fun! We offer hands-on learning<br />
adventures that focus on science concepts, farming, nature,<br />
wildlife and outdoor education/recreation experiences and<br />
incorporate cooperative group learning for schools across<br />
Northeast Ohio. <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong> connects with schools in<br />
all areas of the school curriculum from preschool through<br />
high school in subject areas that include science, social<br />
studies, mathematics, physical education, language arts and<br />
fine arts. All programs are aligned with the most up-to-date<br />
academic content standards in all subject areas. We have<br />
also made a commitment to aligning programs to meet The<br />
Ohio Department of Education’s STEM standards (STEM:<br />
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). <strong>Lake</strong><br />
<strong>Metroparks</strong> has more than 40 programs that fit the STEM<br />
definition of hands-on, inquiry-based learning.<br />
Programs are available at many <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong> locations<br />
or at your school or facility. With more than 107 unique<br />
classroom programs and assemblies, we have something<br />
for everyone! We can also work with teachers to design a<br />
custom or multi-session program to fit their needs. We also<br />
offer programs for homeschool families as well as gifted and<br />
after school clubs. We can also adapt programs to meet the<br />
needs and interests of individuals with disabilities.<br />
engaging, exciting & fun!<br />
We all know that “Cleveland rocks,” but did you know that<br />
your class can explore the rock ledges and discover the signs<br />
of glaciations that occurred in <strong>Lake</strong> County in a program<br />
called Cleveland Rocks Did you ever think about walking<br />
into a ten-foot-tall cell When classes study Structures &<br />
Functions in Nature that’s what they experience. Our outdoor<br />
education programs have students exploring on snowshoes<br />
and cross-country skis, paddling rivers and lakes on kayaks<br />
and even exploring the Physics of Sports. In Crops & Critters,<br />
students tour Farmpark’s gardens and taste vegetables,<br />
learn about renewable energy and meet a variety of farm<br />
animals up close. In Walk about Wildlife, students learn<br />
about wildlife rehabilitation and meet some of Ohio’s<br />
threatened and special interest species.<br />
In addition to all of our school programs, we also offer<br />
professional development opportunities for teachers, many in<br />
cooperation with <strong>Lake</strong> Erie College or NEOEA. We also invite<br />
teachers to participate in our Teacher Ambassador Program.<br />
Teacher Ambassadors help <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong> by sharing<br />
their feedback, opinions and best practices to help improve<br />
our program offerings to meet the needs of their students.<br />
For more information about professional development<br />
opportunities or the Teacher Ambassador Program, please<br />
call 440-358-7275.<br />
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For a complete summary of how <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong>’ education<br />
programs align to the grade level indicators of Ohio’s Academic<br />
Content Standards and to search for programs online,<br />
visit lakemetroparks.com/education/school-programs/onlinesearch.
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