geauga park district's nature scopes

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Because…… Studies show that U.S. middle school students lag behind in science (2009, Battelle Institute of Biotechnology) People of all ages are spending far less time outdoors than ever before (2008, The Nature Conservancy) Boys ages 8-13 spend average of 47 minutes each day playing video games

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In 2003, Geauga Park District launched …….

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The Nature Scopes program … Supports Science Education Content Standards for 5 th grade through hands-on activities Teaches that scientific inquiry outdoors begins with an up-close-and-personal relationship with Nature Demonstrates that kids will explore the outdoors when given the right tools and quality instruction

Teaching kids to explore …:

Teaching kids to explore … With binoculars Not a Television

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Students learn to use the binoculars as a Field Scope…

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Students learn to use binoculars as ….. a FIELD SCOPE as a Telescope…

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Students learn to use binoculars as ….. a FIELD SCOPE and as a Microscope.

As a book is to a child who has learned to read… :

As a book is to a child who has learned to read…

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…so are binoculars to a child who has learned to explore Nature.

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“Before I had never used binoculars and now I use them almost every day in my woods.” - Allison, Grade 5

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“I already taught my brother how to use the binoculars.” - Marcella

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“This program shows you that you like Nature and you might want to get a career in that field .” - Ben

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so are binoculars and field guides to a child who has learned to explore Nature!

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“All of you guys knew so much about everything!” - Wesley, St. Helen’s School

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“The field guide helps me identify the stars.” - Amanda, St. Helen’s School

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“ I learned so much about space, Nature, and how to use binocculars .” - Loren

“When you can observe animals from a distance, without interrupting or scaring them away, you learn more about their natural behaviors. I use my binoculars a lot. Thank you!”:

“When you can observe animals from a distance, without interrupting or scaring them away, you learn more about their natural behaviors. I use my binoculars a lot. Thank you!” Mariah, West Geauga High School 2003-04 Nature Scopes Participant

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Students learn to use binoculars as ….. a FIELD SCOPE

Nature Scopes volunteers make the difference! :

Nature Scopes volunteers make the difference!

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Georgie Steigerwald

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“It’s very exciting to see the 5 th graders identify the birds they see.” - Fred & Jean Dively

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Roy Podojil

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Patti Cook

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“My current passion is volunteering with the Nature Scopes program. It is my fondest wish that this program will forever generate volunteers and the capital to keep the dream on course.” - Joan Francis

Nature Scopes: The Numbers:

Nature Scopes: The Numbers 5 sessions & 1 Field Day 9 Geauga County schools 20 classrooms 24 caring volunteers $28 per student 460 fifth-graders $19,400 for binoculars and field guides

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Nature Scopes is Working! 100% of teachers say the program helps students meet Science education standards 87% of students feel more aware of and connected to Nature 85% of students are more likely to explore outdoors

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Students learn to use binoculars as ….. a FIELD SCOPE A gift of just $28 provides 1 pair of Bushnell binoculars and 2 field guides for each student.

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Blackbrook Audubon Society provides Audubon Adventures magazines for all Nature Scopes participants. What a great partnership!

Thank You 2010 Nature Scopes Donors:

Thank You 2010 Nature Scopes Donors Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brobst Mr. Ian Cooper Robert Denne Barb & Paul Emch Joan & Dennis Francis Emilie Gottsegen Eugene & Barbara Hamlow Robert & Albert Hanes Ruth Holm John & Kelly Janoch Gerald F. Lackey, D.O. Kathy Keare Leavenworth

Thank You 2010 Nature Scopes Donors:

Thank You 2010 Nature Scopes Donors Pat & John Leech Matt & Erin Corrigan Martin Richard & Heather McClellan Tom & Jenica Mignogna Bonnie & Dr. Barry Pearce Robin & Randy Pilarczyk Todd & Mary Ray Harry & Nancy Schmid John & Chris Steigerwald Bill & Judy Tucholsky Carl & Alaine White Mary Lou Whitlam Garver Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Yaecker

Thank You Nature Scopes Partners:

Thank You Nature Scopes Partners Blackbrook Audubon Society Busy Bee Services Burroughs Nature Club Chardon Kiwanis Club Chagrin Valley Rotary Club Marguerite M. Wilson Foundation The North Face Explore Fund Walk Through the Woods event Western Reserve Federation of Conservationists

For Geauga County fifth-graders Nature Scopes is just … The Beginning:

For Geauga County fifth-graders Nature Scopes is just … The Beginning

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Thank you for your support!