Field Trip Programming

Plan a Field Trip

Learning is an experience at Greenacres! Our field trips will complement what you are teaching your students in the classroom with programs built to support state standards. From scheduling a program to assisting with transportation needs, and everything in between, our educators will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you and your students have the best trip possible. Programs are available August through June.

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We look forward to hosting your field trip.

Program Guide

  • All
  • English Language Arts
  • Fine Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Social Studies
Farm Exploration

This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

Ohio Science Standards:

  • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
  • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
  • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
  • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
  • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
  • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

NGSS Standards:

  • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
  • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
  • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
  • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
  • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
  • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
  • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
  • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
  • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
  • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

Ohio Social Studies Standards:

  • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
  • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
  • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
  • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
  • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

    Vocabulary:

    farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

    Colors!

    August-June

    Have you ever been red with anger, green with jealousy, or felt blue when you are sad? Do you enjoy the changing colors of each season? The colors we see every day have many stories to tell. Explore the colors around Greenacres and let them inspire your creative mind.

    Fine Arts Standards:

    • VA.K.2PR Generate ideas and images for artwork based on observation, memory, imagination and experience.
    • MUS.K.8CE Explore connections between sound and its visual representation.
    • TH.K.1PR Imitate movements, voices and feelings of people, animals and objects through dramatic play.

    Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

    • SEL.A1. 1.a Identify basic personal emotions
    • SEL.C1. 1.a Identify facial and body cues representing feelings in others

    Ohio Science Standards:

    • K.PS.1 Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.

     

      Vocabulary:

      color, primary, secondary, emotions

      Sights and Sounds on the Farm

      August - June

      Join us as we touch, see, hear and smell our way around the farm!

      Ohio Science Standards:

      • K.PS.1: Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.

      NGSS Standards:

      • K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

      Ohio Social Studies Standards:

      • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Terms related to direction and distance, as well as symbols and landmarks, can be used to talk about the relative location of familiar places.
      • Geography - Human Systems: Humans depend on and impact the physical environment in order to supply food, clothing and shelter.

      Vocabulary:

      Senses, touch, see, hear, smell, properties, farm

      Jobs on the Farm

      August - June

      What’s it like to be a farmer?  We will see what it takes to keep the farm running smoothly.  Whether that is tending to our pastures or cultivating our crops, there is always something to do on the farm.   

      Ohio Science Standards:

      • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
      • K.LS.2: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

      NGSS Standards:

      • K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
      • K-ESS3-1. Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
      • K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

      Ohio Social Studies Standards:

      • Geography - Human Systems: Humans depend on and impact the physical environment in order to supply food, clothing and shelter.
      • Government - Civil Participation and Skills: Individuals share responsibilities and take action toward the achievement of common goals in homes, schools and communities.
      • Economics - Scarcity: Individuals have many wants and make decisions to satisfy those wants. These decisions impact others.
      • Economics - Production and Consumption: Goods are objects that can satisfy an individual’s wants. Services are actions that can satisfy individual’s wants.

      Vocabulary:

      Farmer, characteristic, trait, cultivate, crop, relationship

      Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Legends

      August-June

      Embark on an adventure at Greenacres Arts Center as we explore different fairy tales, folklore, and legends. This program explores the concepts of artistically telling and retelling a story through dramatic play and use of imagination. With each season change, there are new stories to be told through the halls and grounds of the Arts Center!

      Fine Arts Standards:

      • VA.2PR Generate ideas and images for artwork based on observation, memory, imagination and experience.
      • TH.K.1PR Imitate movements, voices and feelings of people, animals and objects through dramatic play.
      • MUS.K.4RE Identify and connect a concept shared between music and another curricular subject.

      English Language Arts Standards:

      • ELA.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.
      • ELA.RI.K.2 With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

      Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

      • SEL.B2. 4.a Discuss obstacles that can get in the way of reaching a goal and ideas for handling those obstacles
      • SEL.D1. 1.a Identify and engage in positive communication skills

       

        Vocabulary:

        Character, setting, theme, story, illustration, imagination, quest, obstacle

        I Spy Shapes!

        August-June

        The Greenacres Arts Center is home to beautiful works of art, instruments, and cleverly designed shapes built into our architecture. We will investigate the shapes around us to inspire art marking and musical exploration.

        Fine Arts Standards:

        • MUS.K.1CE Identify the same and different (e.g., fast/slow, loud/soft, high/low and long/short).
        • MUS.K.5CE Explore a variety of classroom instruments. (e.g., metals, skins and woods.).
        • MUS.K.4RE Identify and connect a concept shared between music and another curricular subject
        • V.A.K.7PE Explore their environments and experiences for artmaking ideas.

        Ohio Math Standards:

        • K.G.4 Describe and compare two- or three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their commonalities, differences, parts, and other attributes.

        Ohio Science Standards:

        • K.PS.1: Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.

        Vocabulary:

        shape, 2-D, 3-D, geometric, organic, design, pitch, sound, large, small, high, low 

        Seasonal Inspirations (Summer/Autumn/Winter/Spring)

        August-June

        Every season brings a different experience at Greenacres–inside and outside! Use observable seasonal changes to express yourself and your experiences through the Arts.

        Fine Arts Standards:

        • VA.K.7PE Explore their environments and experiences for artmaking ideas.
        • MUS.K.4RE Identify and connect a concept shared between music and another curricular subject.

        Ohio Science Standards:

        • K.PS.1: Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.
        • NGSS: K-ESS2-1 Earth’s Systems: Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

        • K.HISTORY.3. Heritage is reflected through the arts, customs, traditions, family celebrations and language.

        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

        • SEL.E4. 3.a Identify examples of transitions and how they are a necessary and appropriate part of school and life.

         

          Vocabulary:

          summer, autumn, winter, spring, traditions, customs, observation, transitions, changes, inspiration

          Weather: Daily and Seasonal Change

          August-June

          Weather has a big influence on the natural world.  Sunlight warms water, air and soil, which changes how living things behave. In this program, we will look for evidence of the effects of short and long-term weather as we explore the impact on plants and animals at Greenacres.

          Ohio Science Standards:

          • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration
          • ESS Grade K: Weather changes are long-term and short-term.
          • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

          NGSS Standards:

          • K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
          • K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

            Fall, Winter and Spring Video Introductions and Vocabulary:

            weather, season, fall, winter, summer, spring, temperature

            Nature Exploration: Senses

            August-June

            This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas.  We will focus on using our senses while building observation skills and applying them to learning about our environment. This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.

            Ohio Science Standards:

            • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration.
            • SWK Grade K-2: Exploration leads to observation. Observation leads to questions.
            • PS Grade K: Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.
            • PS Grade K: Some objects and materials can be made to vibrate to produce sound. 

            NGSS Standards:

            • K.LS1.1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
            • K.MD.A.2. Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more or”/”less of” the attribute, and describe the difference.

            Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

            senses, sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, observation

            Maple Syrup

            January 29 – February 23 

            Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring.  Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)

            Ohio Science Standards:

            • SIPA Grade K-2: Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
            • ESS Grade K: Weather changes are long-term and short-term.
            • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

            NGSS Standards:

            • K.ESS2.2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
            • K.LS1.1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

            Ohio Social Studies Standards:

            • History Strand: Historical Thinking and Skills: Personal history can be shared through stories and pictures.
            • Geography Strand: Human Systems: Humans depend on and impact the physical environment in order to supply food, clothing and shelter.

            Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

            spiles, sap, gallons, sugar shack, sugar bush, evaporation, tap, sapsucker

            Living and Nonliving in Nature

            August-June

            Students will explore the difference between living things and nonliving things.   Learn about the characteristics that define a living, nonliving, and once-living thing as we explore the various natural habitats of Greenacres.

            Ohio Science Standards:

            • LS Grade K: Living things are different from nonliving things.
            • LS Grade K: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
            • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

            NGSS Standards:

            • K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

              Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

              living, nonliving, once alive, behaviors, traits, observe, grow, breathe

              Life at the Pond

              April - October

              Exploring nature is an important part of developing a relationship with our environment. Ponds are an essential resource to many Ohio plants and animals. Students will make observations, while visiting the pond at Greenacres, and discover what creatures call this habitat home.

              Ohio Science Standards:

              • LS Grade K: Living things are different from nonliving things.
              • LS Grade K: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
              • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival. 

              NGSS Standards:

              • K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
              • K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

              Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

              observation, living, nonliving, compare

              • All
              • English Language Arts
              • Fine Arts
              • Science
              • Social and Emotional Learning
              • Social Studies
              Farm Exploration

              This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

              Ohio Science Standards:

              • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
              • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
              • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
              • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
              • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
              • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

              NGSS Standards:

              • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
              • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
              • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
              • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
              • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
              • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
              • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
              • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
              • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
              • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

              • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
              • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
              • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
              • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
              • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                Vocabulary:

                farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                Arts in the Natural World Series: Ephemeral Art

                March - October

                Ephemeral Art, or Environmental Art, is all about how we can create art outside that leaves no negative environmental impact. Immerse yourself in the natural world and discover how to use your surroundings to create art with mediums you may not have considered before. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June).

                 All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                Fine Arts Standards:

                • VA.1.3RE Share their artmaking processes with peers.
                • VA.1.2PR Invent imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

                Ohio Science Standards:

                • PS.1.1 Properties of objects and materials can change.

                Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                • SS.Gov.1.9 Collaboration requires group members to respect the rights and opinions of others.

                Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                • SEL.D1. 2.a Practice giving and receiving feedback in a respectful way.

                Vocabulary:

                ephemeral art, environmental art, natural materials, decompose, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, Richard Schilling, Andy Goldsworthy

                Fall Harvest/Spring Blooms

                September-October & April-May

                Both Spring and Fall have a lot to offer on a farm!  Come explore the wonders of these two seasons of transition.

                Ohio Science Standards:

                • 1.LS.2: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

                NGSS Standards:

                • 1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
                • 1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year. 

                Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                • History - Historical Thinking and Skills: Time can be divided into categories (e.g., months of the year, past, present and future).
                • Geography - Places and Regions: Places are distinctive because of their physical characteristics (land forms and bodies of water) and human characteristics (structures built by people).
                • Geography - Human Systems: Families interact with the physical environment differently in different times and places.
                • Economics - Production and Consumption: People produce and consume goods and services in the community.

                Vocabulary:

                Season, living, observation, parent, offspring, daylight, spring, fall, harvest, bloom

                Power of the Sun

                December - February

                 The sun, and its energy, is essential to many of the living things on a farm and may even influence more than first meets the eye! While spending time in our Greenhouse and other winter growing areas, we will see first hand the sun at work to overcome any obstacle, like winter. 

                Ohio Science Standards:

                • K.ESS.2: The moon, sun and stars can be observed at different times of the day or night.
                • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                • 2.ESS.3: Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.
                • 3.PS.3: Heat, electrical energy, light, sound and magnetic energy are forms of energy.
                • 4.LS.1: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.
                • 5.ESS.3 Most of the cycles and patterns of motion between the Earth and sun are predictable.
                • 6.ESS.4 Soil is unconsolidated material that contains nutrient matter and weathered rock.
                • 7.ESS.5 The relative positions of Earth and the sun cause patterns we call seasons.

                NGSS Standards:

                • 1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
                • 1-ESS1-1. Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
                • 2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
                • 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
                • 4-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity. Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.
                • 5-PS3-1 Energy. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                • 5-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.
                • MS-ESS2-1 Earth's Systems. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
                • MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
                • MS-ESS2-6. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.

                Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                Vocabulary:

                Sun, energy, greenhouse, daylight, observation

                Needs of Living Things on the Farm

                August - June

                All living things have basic needs.  Come discover what it takes to nurture the organisms big and small around the farm.

                Ohio Science Standards:

                • 1.LS.1 Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

                NGSS Standards:

                •  1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                • 1-LS1-2. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.

                Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                • History - Heritage: The ways basic human needs are met have changed over time.
                • Geography - Human Systems: Diverse cultural practices address basic human needs in various ways and may change over time.
                • Economics - Scarcity: Wants are unlimited and resources are limited. Individuals make choices because they cannot have everything they want.

                Vocabulary:

                Living, nonliving, adaptations, habitat

                Collaborative Storytelling

                August-June

                We work together in many ways every day. Join us at the Arts Center to work as a group of artists to create your own story through team building, music, theatre, and art.

                Fine Arts Standards:

                • MUS.1.2RE Describe how music communicates feelings, moods, images and meaning
                • VA.1.1PR Demonstrate beginning skill and craftsmanship in the use of art materials and tools
                • VA.1.6PR Engage in artmaking to produce a work that combines music, movement or dramatic play with visual art.

                English Language Arts Standards:

                • ELA.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
                • ELA.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations about grade 1 topics and texts with diverse partners in small and larger groups.

                Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                • SEL.E1. 2.a Identify strategies to solve a problem

                 

                Vocabulary:

                collaboration, teamwork, character, setting, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse

                Arts Center Adventure

                August-June

                From its detailed Norman-style architecture to its 1940s interior renovations, collections of artworks, its enormous Aeolian organ, and hundred-year-old history, the Greenacres Arts Center and its nearby farm and woodland has many stories to tell. Come to explore the hidden treasures of the Arts Center!

                Fine Arts Standards:

                • VA.1.3PE Examine one or more cultural and historical artworks and respond to the visual, expressive features in the work.
                • MU.1.7RE Discuss audience behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed.

                Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                • SS.1.5 Places are distinctive because of their physical characteristics (landforms and bodies of water) and human characteristics (structures built by people).

                Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                • SEL.A2. 2.a Explore opportunities to develop skills and talents

                Vocabulary:

                Architecture, history, environment, compare/contrast, line, shape, organ, artwork, artifact

                Exploring the Senses

                August-June

                Have you ever considered how a color could smell? Or how a sound could move around? At the Arts Center, we are ready to explore the connections between our five senses, the artmaking process, and how one person changed the meaning of “art.”

                Fine Arts Standards:

                • VA.1.6PR Engage in artmaking to produce a work that combines music, movement or dramatic play with visual art.
                • MU.1.2RE Discuss how music communicates feelings, moods, images and meaning.
                • TH.1.6PR Work cooperatively to present a tableau, improvisation or pantomime.

                English Language Arts:

                • ELA.SL.1.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

                Vocabulary:

                Senses, taste, touch, smell, sound, sight, feelings, synesthesia, Wassily Kandinsky

                Nature Recycling

                August-June

                In nature, materials are recycled through a variety of processes with the help of fungus, bacteria, and invertebrates. Humans can also play a vital role in recycling. Students will explore the similarities and differences between natural and human recycling while experiencing the diverse habitats at Greenacres.

                Ohio Science Standards:

                • PS Grade 1: Properties of objects and materials can change.
                • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

                NGSS Standards:

                • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

                Social Studies Standards:

                • Government Strand: Civic Participation and Skills: Individuals have responsibility to take action toward the achievement of common goals in homes, schools and communities and are accountable for those actions.
                • Economics Strand: Scarcity: Wants are unlimited and resources are limited. Individuals make choices because they cannot have everything they want.
                • Economics Strand: Production and Consumption: People produce and consume goods and services in the community.

                  Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                  waste, reduce, reuse, recycle, landfill, decomposer, compost, cycle

                  Nature Exploration: Observation

                  August-June

                  This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas.  We will focus on making observations and applying them to learn about our environment. This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.

                  Ohio Science Standards:

                  • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration.
                  • SWK Grade K-2: Exploration leads to observation. Observation leads to questions.
                  • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

                  NGSS Standards:

                  • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

                  Poster and Vocabulary:

                  observation, senses, compare, explore

                  Maple Syrup

                  January 29 – February 23

                  Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring.  Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)

                  Ohio Science Standards:

                  • SIPA Grade K-2: Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
                  • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.
                  • LS Grade 1: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

                  NGSS Standards:

                  • 1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
                  • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

                  Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                  spiles, sap, gallons, sugar shack, sugar bush, evaporation, tap, sapsucker

                  Basic Needs of Living Things in Nature

                  August-June

                  Plants and animals require food, water, shelter, space, and air to survive. We will explore how those basic needs are met in each habitat at Greenacres.

                  Ohio Science Standards:

                  • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.
                  • LS Grade 1: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

                  NGSS Standards:

                  • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

                    Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                    habitat, living, nonliving, food, water, shelter, space, air

                    • All
                    • English Language Arts
                    • Fine Arts
                    • Math
                    • Science
                    • Social and Emotional Learning
                    • Social Studies
                    Seasonal Food on the Farm

                    August-June

                    Every season is a different experience when you are on the farm!  Come explore what the current season has to offer for life here.

                    Ohio Science Standards:

                    • 2.ESS.3: Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.

                    NGSS Standards:

                    • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                    • 2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
                    • 2-ESS1-1. Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
                    • 2-ESS2-1. Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land. 

                    Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                    • History - Historical Thinking and Skills: Time can be shown graphically on calendars and timelines.
                    • History - Heritage: Science and technology have changed daily life.
                    • Geography - Human Systems: Human activities alter the physical environment, both positively and negatively. 

                    Vocabulary:

                    Seasons, weather, energy, Earth, wind, water, erosion, deposition

                    Farm Exploration

                    This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

                    Ohio Science Standards:

                    • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                    • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                    • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                    • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                    • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                    • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

                    NGSS Standards:

                    • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                    • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                    • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                    • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                    • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                    • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
                    • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                    • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
                    • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                    • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

                    Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                    • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
                    • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                    • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
                    • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
                    • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                      Vocabulary:

                      farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                      Eco Village

                      August-June

                       Let your students lead as they create their own village in one of our Greenacres habitats. This program is play-based, imagination-driven, and student led. Students will decide what they will contribute to the village, the laws, businesses and services all while fostering a sense of community. 3-4 hour program.

                      Ohio Science Standards

                      • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration.
                      • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth.

                      NGSS Standards

                      • 2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties

                      Ohio Social Studies Standards

                      •  Government Strand: Civic Participation and Skills: Respect for the rights of self and others includes making responsible choices and being accountable for personal actions.
                      • Government Strand: Civic Participation and Skills: Groups are accountable for choices they make and actions they take.
                      • Government Strand: Rules and Laws: There are different rules and laws that govern behavior in different settings.
                      • Economics Strand: Scarcity: Resources can be used in various ways.
                      • Economics Strand: Markets: People use money to buy and sell goods and services.
                      • Economics Strand: Financial Literacy: People earn income by working.
                      • Economics Strand: Production and Consumption: Most people around the world work in jobs in which they produce specific goods and services.

                      Vocabulary:

                      Environment, community, resources, goods, services, scarcity, law, rule

                      Arts Appreciation Series: Music

                      August-June

                      This program provides time for your students to immerse themselves in the world of music. Exploring different musical genres, styles, and experiences students will have a hands-on learning experience designed to cultivate an appreciation for music in their lives. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other.

                      All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                      Fine Arts Standards:

                      • MUS.2.1RE Explain how music is used for a variety of purposes and occasions.
                      • MUS.2.3CE Listen to and identify music of various styles, composers, periods and cultures.

                      Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                      • ELA.SL.2.4 Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences.

                      Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                      • SS.GS.2.9 Interactions among cultures lead to sharing ways of life.

                      Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                      • SEL.A2. 1.a Identify personal interests and qualities.
                      • SEL.B3. 2.a Explain how practice improves performance of a skill and can help in overcoming a challenge or setback.

                      Vocabulary:

                      appreciate, styles, genres, instruments, performance, opinion, preference

                      Meditative Arts

                      August-June

                      Using tools and practices centered around creativity, experience the calming effects of art, music, and mindful movement. This program focuses on the “whole person”--mind, body, and creative spirit–as we empower students with self-regulation strategies.

                      Fine Arts Standards:

                      • TH.2.4PR Engage in physical warm-ups to develop relaxation and build coordination and flexibility.
                      • MU.2.1RE Explain how music is used for a variety of purposes and occasions.
                      • VA.2.4PR Demonstrate flexibility in their creative processes and use of art materials.

                      Physical Education Standards:

                      • Phys.Ed.2.2 Perform combinations of locomotor, non-locomotor, weight transfer and static and dynamic balance skills

                      Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                      • SEL.B1. 3.a Identify and begin to use strategies to regulate emotions and manage behaviors

                      Vocabulary:

                      mindfulness, reflection, relaxation, creativity, regulate, stretch

                      Seasonal Food on the Farm

                      August-June

                      Every season is a different experience when you are on the farm!  Come explore what the current season has to offer for life here.

                      Ohio Science Standards:

                      • K.ESS.1: Weather changes are long-term and short-term.
                      • 1.LS.2: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.
                      • 2.ESS.3: Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.
                      • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                      • 4.LS.1: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.

                      NGSS Standards:

                      • K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
                      • 2-ESS1-1. Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
                      • 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
                      • MS-ESS2-6. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.
                      • HS-ESS2-2. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.

                      Ohio Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                      • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs
                      • Economics - Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire
                      • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                      Vocabulary:

                      farm, weather, season, fall, winter, summer, spring, temperature

                      Farm Interactions

                      August-June 

                       Students will experience life on the farm and uncover the interactions happening between living and non-living things. Students will observe and consider how the actions of animals and farmers impact one another and support life on the farm.

                      Ohio Science Standards:

                      • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.

                      NGSS Standards:

                      • 2-PS1-1.Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
                      • 2-PS1-2.Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
                      • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                      • 2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
                      • 2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

                      Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                      • Geography - Places and Regions: The work that people do is impacted by the distinctive human and physical characteristics in the place where they live.
                      • Geography - Human Systems: Human activities alter the physical environment, both positively and negatively
                      • Economics- Scarcity: Resources can be used in various ways

                      Vocabulary:

                      Living, nonliving, ecosystem, farm, observation, habitats, biodiversity

                      From Story to Stage

                      August-June

                      Storytelling is best known from the pages of a book. Visit the Arts Center to become a part of the transformation from words on a page into acting on the stage. Full of characters and creativity, test your imagination with performance, and bring new life to telling a story.

                      Fine Arts Standards:

                      • TH.1PR Create movements and voices of characters to communicate feelings and ideas in dramatic or theatrical contexts (e.g., skits, puppetry, pantomime, improvisation and storytelling).
                      • TH.2PR Explore and demonstrate various design components of a scene (e.g., draw a picture from the stories, create live sound effects and identify clothing items appropriate to the character).

                      Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                      • ELA.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

                      Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                      • SEL.E4. 1.a Recognize that new opportunities may have positive outcomes
                      • SEL.E4. 2.a Identify physical and emotional responses to unfamiliar situations

                      Vocabulary:

                      character, setting, conflict, script, blocking, backdrop, stage presence

                      Patterns

                      August-June

                      Patterns are all around us. They help us make sense of things, including the Arts. Join us at Greenacres as we search for and create our own patterns through Art, Theatre, and Music! This program is inspired by the season we are in, so there is always something new to explore!

                      Fine Arts Standards:

                      • MU.6PR Play a variety of classroom instruments, alone and with others, and demonstrate proper technique.
                      • VA.7PE Generate artmaking ideas from their daily experiences and the environment.
                      • TH.2.1PR Create movements and voices of characters to communicate feelings and ideas in dramatic or theatrical contexts (e.g., skits, puppetry, pantomime, improvisation and storytelling).

                      Ohio Math Standards:

                      • G.2.1 Recognize and identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons based on the number of sides or vertices. Recognize and identify cubes, rectangular prisms, cones, and cylinders.
                      • MP.2.7 Look for and make use of structure.

                      Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                      • SEL.A4. 2.a Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete simple tasks and challenges independently, while expressing positive attitudes towards self

                        Vocabulary:

                        Pattern, shape, geometric, organic, repetition, phrases, rhythm, percussion, summer, fall, winter, spring

                        Arts in the Natural World Series: Exploring Natural Materials

                        August-June

                        Nature provides endless inspiration for expression. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we experiment with natural materials and our creativity! Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June).

                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                        • SS.2.8 Cultures develop in unique ways, in part through the influence of the physical environment.

                        Ohio Science Standards:

                        • Sci.2.LS.1 Living things cause changes on Earth.

                        NGSS Standards:

                        • 2-PS1-1 Matter and Its Interactions: Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                        • SEL.A4. 2.a Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete simple tasks and challenges independently, while expressing positive attitudes towards self.

                        Vocabulary:

                        nature, resources, materials, produce, imagination, inspiration

                        Weather: Air and Water

                        August-June

                        Changes in weather impact the survival of local plants and animals. Students will use tools to measure the water, wind, and temperature at Greenacres and see how these conditions affect living things in nature

                        Ohio Science Standards

                        • ESS Grade 2: The atmosphere is made up of air.
                        • ESS Grade 2: Water is present in the air.
                        • ESS Grade 2: Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy

                        NGSS Standards

                        •  2-ESS2-3. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid
                        • 2.ESS.3: Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.

                          Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                          weather, atmosphere, wind, temperature, water cycle, solar, clouds, evaporation, precipitation, condensation

                          Plants and Insects

                          April - October

                          Many plants and insects need each other to survive.  Discover the surprising interactions between these unique pairs while exploring the fields and forests at Greenacres.  This program will focus on the characteristics of plants and insects that make them partners.

                          Ohio Science Standards

                          • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration.
                          • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth.

                          NGSS Standards

                          • 2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
                          • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

                          Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                          habitat, bud, stem, leaf, root, thorn, bark, flower, seed, insect, pollination

                          Nature Interactions

                          August-June

                          Living things can be found in a variety of habitats all over the world.  These plants and animals interact with their physical environment and can cause changes  over time.  Students will explore the local habitats at Greenacres and discover which animals call them home.

                          Ohio Science Standards

                          • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth.

                          NGSS Standards

                          • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

                          Autumn, Winter and Spring Posters and Vocabulary:

                          habitat, forest, field, stream, biotic, abiotic

                          Nature Exploration: Awareness

                          August-June

                          This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas.  We’ll focus on discovering clues about the lives of animals while building observation skills and applying them to learning about our environment.   This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.

                          Ohio Science Standards

                          • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth.

                          NGSS Standards

                          • 2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties
                          • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

                          Poster and Vocabulary:

                          observation, senses, investigation, habitat

                          Maple Syrup

                          January 29 – February 23

                          Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring.  Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)

                          Ohio Science Standards

                          • SIPA Grade K-2: Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
                          • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth. 

                          NGSS Standards

                          • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

                          Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                          spiles, sap, gallons, sugar shack, sugar bush, evaporation, tap, sapsucker

                          Life at the Stream

                          April-October

                          Exploring nature is an important part of developing a relationship with our environment. Streams are an essential resource to many Ohio plants and animals, including humans.  Take time to discover the stream at Greenacres and make observations as we look for plants and animals that call it home.

                          Ohio Science Standards

                          • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                          • 2.LS.2: All organisms alive today result from their ancestors, some of which may be extinct. Not all kinds of organisms that lived in the past are represented by living organisms today.

                          NGSS Standards

                          • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                          • 2-ESS2-3. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

                          Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                          macroinvertebrates, fossil, extinct, habitat

                          • All
                          • English Language Arts
                          • Fine Arts
                          • Science
                          • Social and Emotional Learning
                          • Social Studies
                          Farming with Natural Resources

                          Nature is amazing!  Come explore how farming can take ideas from the natural world and work with natural resources to create food for us.

                          Ohio Science Standards:

                          • 3.ESS.1: Earth’s nonliving resources have specific properties.
                          • 3.ESS.3: Some of Earth’s resources are limited.
                          • 3.ESS.2: Earth’s resources can be used for energy. 

                          NGSS Standards:

                          • 3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
                          • 3-ESS2-2. Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.
                          • 3-LS4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity. Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
                          • 3-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity. Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.

                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                          • Geography - Places and Regions: Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities.
                          • Geography - Human Systems: Evidence of positive and negative human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community.
                          • Economics - Scarcity: Both positive and negative incentives affect individuals’ choices and behaviors.
                          • Economics - Scarcity: Individuals must make decisions because of the scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves a trade-off. 

                            Vocabulary:

                            Natural resources, mineral, rock, forest, water, soil, coal, natural gas, animals, petroleum, energy, climate, weather, human impact

                            Life Cycles on the Farm

                            August-June 

                            All stages of life can be found around the farm. Join us as we learn more about how these living things, and what stage they are in, can contribute to the well-being of the farm.

                            Ohio Science Standards:

                            • 3.LS.1: Offspring resemble their parents and each other.

                            NGSS Standards:

                            • 3-LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
                            • 3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms
                            Ohio Social Studies Standards:
                            • Geography - Places and Regions: Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities.

                            Vocabulary:

                            Life cycle, stages, living, offspring, parent, organism

                            Farm Exploration

                            This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

                            Ohio Science Standards:

                            • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                            • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                            • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                            • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                            • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                            • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

                            NGSS Standards:

                            • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                            • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                            • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                            • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                            • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                            • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
                            • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                            • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
                            • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                            • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

                            Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                            • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
                            • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                            • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
                            • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
                            • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                              Vocabulary:

                              farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                              Arts in the Natural World Series: Paper

                              August-June

                              This program takes a sustainable spin on the papermaking process by creating paper out of scrap paper that would otherwise end up in a landfill or be recycled and never seen again. This is a hands-on program that encourages students to learn new skills and make sustainable choices. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us.

                              All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                              Fine Arts Standards:

                              • VA.3.2PR Use appropriate visual art vocabulary during artmaking processes.
                              • VA.3.1PR Demonstrate skill in the use of art processes.

                              Ohio Science Standards:

                              • ESS.3.3 Some of Earth’s resources are limited.

                              Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                              • SEL.C2. 3.b Perform activities that contribute to classroom, school, home and broader community

                              Vocabulary:

                              recycling, sustainability, pulp, mould & deckle, slurry, texture, awl, bone folder

                              Arts Appreciation Series: Visual Art

                              August-June

                              Art evokes reactions. Do you ever find yourself liking or disliking a work of art, but you struggle to articulate why? Students will don the hat of “art critic” in this immersive program as we seek to build our art appreciation toolkit. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other.

                              All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                              Fine Arts Standards:

                              • VA.3.1PE Observe and compare similar themes, subject matter and images in artworks from historical and contemporary eras.
                              • VA.3.5PR Show increasing attention to the nuances of elements and principles of design when creating personal works of art.
                              • VA.3.3RE Compare and contrast their opinions of a work of art with those of their peers.
                              • VA.3.1RE Examine and describe how art and design principles are used by artists to create visual effects.

                              Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                              • ELA.SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                              • SS.GS.3.8 Communities may include diverse cultural groups.

                              Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                              • SEL.C1. 2.b Identify and acknowledge others’ viewpoints, knowing that both sides do not have to agree but can still be respectful

                              Vocabulary:

                              portrait, opinion, art criticism, description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation

                              Farm Adaptations

                              August-June 

                              Come discover how life around the farm has developed to be better suited to the environment it inhabits.  As farmers, we can use these adaptations as tools to help us be successful.  

                              Ohio Science Standards:

                              • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.

                              NGSS Standards:

                              • 3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
                              • 3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms
                              • 3-LS4-2. Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing
                              • 3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.

                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                              • History - Historical Thinking and Skills: Events in local history can be shown on timelines organized by years, decades and centuries.
                              • History - Heritage: Local communities change overtime.
                              • Geography - Places and Regions: Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities.
                              • Geography - Humans Systems: Evidence of positive and negative human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community.
                              • Geography - Humans Systems: Systems of transportation and communication move people, products and ideas from place to place.

                              Vocabulary:

                              Adaptation, life cycle, group survival, inherited, parent, offspring, trait, characteristic

                              Pathways in the Arts

                              August-June

                              Discover all that the Arts can offer through music, theater and/or visual art experiences! Learn how you can continually explore these in your everyday life, and perhaps discover an art form you did not know you enjoyed.

                              Fine Arts Standards:

                              • MUS.3.6CE Identify careers in music including composing, performing and conducting
                              • MUS.3.4PR Play a variety of classroom instruments with proper technique.
                              • VA.3.5PE Provide examples of how we encounter art and artists in everyday life.
                              • TH.3.1PR Create the movement and expressive voice of a character to explain and solve problems encountered by the character.

                              Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                              • SEL.A2. 1.b Identify personal strengths based on interests and qualities

                              Vocabulary:

                              musician, accompaniment, performance, act, comedy, drama, inspiration, design, medium, career

                              Movers and Makers

                              August-June

                              Join the Greenacres Arts Educators on a journey of discovery as we explore how movement allows us to be active participants and creators of the arts. You may even build some confidence along the way!

                              Fine Arts Standards:

                              • DN.3.3PR Learn dances related to the cultures represented in the local community
                              • DN.3.4PR Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness, self-direction and safe practices when improvising and performing
                              • MU.3.4RE Interpret music through dance, drama and visual art.
                              • VA.3.6PR Collaborate with others to create a work of art that addresses an interdisciplinary theme.
                              • TH.3.2PR Use voice, movement, and space to communicate a storyline and a character’s thoughts, feelings and ideas.

                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                              • SS.3.8 Communities may include diverse cultural groups

                              Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                              • SEL.C1. 1.b Identify verbal and nonverbal cues representing feelings in others

                              Vocabulary:

                              movement, collaborate, interpret, perform, Laban Theory, Folk Dance

                              Self-Expression Through Storytelling

                              August-June

                              Artists produce memorable works of art from their interpretations of the world around them. Experience how stories are shared through art, music, and theatre, and how you can use that knowledge to develop your own storytelling style.

                              Fine Arts Standards:

                              • VA.3.1PE Observe and compare similar themes, subject matter and images in artworks from historical and contemporary eras.
                              • TH.3.2PR Use voice, movement, and space to communicate a storyline and a character’s thoughts, feelings and ideas.
                              • MUS.3.6RE Compare interpretations of the same piece of music as they occur through dance, drama and visual art.

                              Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                              • ELA.SL.3.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

                              Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                              • SEL.A1. 1.b Identify a range of personal emotions.

                              Vocabulary:

                              expression, subject, theme, interpretation, confidence, pantomime

                              Nature Exploration: Wildlife Tracking

                              August - June

                              This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas.  We will focus on animal tracks and signs while building observation skills and apply them to learning about our environment.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.

                              Ohio Science Standards:

                              • LS Grade 3: Individuals of the same kind differ in their traits and sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
                              • ESS Grade 3: Earth’s resources can be used for energy.

                              NGSS Standards:

                              • 3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
                              • 3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms
                              • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment

                                Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                                sign, scat, track, evidence, adaptation, survival, habitat

                                Natural Resources

                                August - June

                                Humans have always relied on nature for their everyday needs. Join us as we learn all about the nonliving natural resources at Greenacres. We will observe the unique characteristics of resources such as water, air, rock, soil and energy to discover how they are used by living things.

                                Ohio Science Standards:

                                • ESS Grade 3: Earth’s nonliving resources have specific properties.
                                • ESS Grade 3: Earth’s resources can be used for energy.
                                • ESS Grade 3: Some of Earth’s resources are limited.

                                NGSS Standards:

                                • 3.ESS3.1. Science affects everyday life
                                • 3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.

                                Social Studies Standards:

                                • Geography Strand: Places and Regions: Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities.
                                • Geography Strand: Human Systems: Evidence of positive and negative human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community.
                                • Economics Strand: Scarcity: Individuals must make decisions because of the scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves a trade-off.

                                 

                                  Poster and Vocabulary:

                                  living, nonliving, natural resource, observation, soil, water, air

                                  Maple Syrup

                                  January 29 – February 23

                                  Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring.  Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)

                                  Ohio Science Standards

                                  • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                  • LS Grade 3: Individuals of the same kind differ in their traits and sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.

                                  NGSS Standards

                                  • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment

                                  Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                                   spiles, sap, gallons, sugar shack, sugar bush, evaporation, tap, sapsucker

                                  Life Cycles in Nature

                                  August-June

                                  Plants and animals have life cycles that are adapted to survive in distinct environments. From birth to adulthood and everything in between, the plants and animals of Ohio have interesting and unique life cycles. We will explore Greenacres’ natural areas in search of plants and animals in different life stages.

                                  Ohio Science Standards

                                  • LS Grade 3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments

                                  NGSS Standards

                                  • 3-LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
                                  • 3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms
                                  • 3-LS4-2. Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing

                                  Video Introduction, Poster, and Vocabulary:

                                  life cycle, egg, larvae, pupae, adult, seed, traits, investigate, observe

                                  Adaptations in Nature

                                  August-June

                                  Plants and animals have different adaptations that increase their chances of survival within their environment. Explore the field and forest at Greenacres to look for some unique plant and animal bodies and behaviors. 

                                  Ohio Science Standards

                                  • LS Grade 3: Individuals of the same kind differ in their traits and sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
                                  • LS Grade 3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments

                                  NGSS Standards

                                  • 3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
                                  • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                  • 3-LS4-2. Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing
                                  • 3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.

                                  Video Introduction and Vocabulary:

                                  behavior, body parts, trait, survive, physical features, adaptation

                                  • All
                                  • English Language Arts
                                  • Fine Arts
                                  • Math
                                  • Science
                                  • Social and Emotional Learning
                                  • Social Studies
                                  Step into Soil

                                  All life depends on soil. Come learn how this important building block impacts life around Greenacres, and how we create healthier soil through farming practices. We will also experience how soil scientists study the properties of soil.

                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                  • 4.ESS.3: The surface of Earth changes due to erosion and deposition.
                                  • 4.PS.1: When objects break into smaller pieces, dissolve, or change state, the total amount of matter is conserved.
                                  • 6.ESS.5 Rocks, mineral and soils have common and practical uses.
                                  • 6.ESS.4 Soil is unconsolidated material that contains nutrient matter and weathered rock.

                                  NGSS Standards:

                                  • 2-ESS2-1. Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
                                  • 4-ESS2-1. Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.
                                  • 4-ESS2-2. Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features
                                  • MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services
                                  • MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
                                  • HS-ESS2-2. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.

                                  Ohio Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                  • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                  • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.

                                      Vocabulary:

                                      soil health, properties, erosion, deposition, matter, minerals, nutrient, weathering

                                      Inquiry on the Farm

                                      December - February

                                       Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. While spending time in the greenhouse and other growing spaces, even in winter, students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about farming through the inquiry process.

                                      Ohio Science Standards:

                                      • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                      • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations. 
                                      • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                      • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                      NGSS Standards:

                                      • 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. 
                                      • 4-PS3-2.Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
                                      • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                      • 5-PS3-1:Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                      • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                      • MS - LS2-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
                                      • MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.  

                                      Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                      • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                      • Government - Civic Participation and Skills: Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good. Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration. Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy.
                                      • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.

                                      Vocabulary: Observation, Investigation, Comparative Question, Data, Analysis

                                      Farm Exploration

                                      This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

                                      Ohio Science Standards:

                                      • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                                      • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                                      • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                      • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                                      • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                      • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

                                      NGSS Standards:

                                      • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                                      • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                      • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                                      • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                      • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                      • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
                                      • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                                      • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
                                      • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                      • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

                                      Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                      • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
                                      • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                                      • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
                                      • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
                                      • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                                        Bring a Book to Life: Hatchet

                                        August-June

                                        The young adult novel, Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen is the story of how Brian survives on his own after a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. Students will experience some of Brian’s adventures through hands-on survival skills and knowledge. Students should have completed reading this novel prior to their field trip. This program may also be completed in a series, with each field trip focusing on a different aspect of the novel.

                                        Ohio Language Arts Standards:

                                        • RL.4.2 Analyze literary text development. a. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text. b. Summarize the text, incorporating a theme determined from details in the text.
                                        • RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).
                                        • RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. Activate prior knowledge and draw on previous experiences in order to make text-to-self or text-to-text connections and comparisons.

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        Character, Setting, Theme, Survival, Wilderness

                                        Annual Celebration Concert (September 4 & 5, 2024)

                                        September 4 & 5, 2024

                                        Greenacres excitedly welcomes the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, and Cincinnati Ballet each fall for a spectacular performance chronicling miraculous talents all on one stage. John Morris Russel, beloved conductor of the Cincinnati Pops, serves as our guide throughout a live art experience that compares to none. Limited dates and seats are available.

                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                        • MU.4.8PR Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette at live performances.
                                        • MU.4.4PR Sing, move and respond to music from world cultures and different composers.
                                        • TBD core standards based on each year’s theme!

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        composer, conductor, orchestra, opera, ballet, audience, applause

                                        Arts in the Natural World Series: Clay

                                        April - October

                                        From the creek to the art studio, this program explores all things clay! Students will learn the procedures of hiking to the creek to harvest clay from natural creek beds and processing it in an art studio. This is a hands-on program that includes a hike uphill, so come prepared to get your hands dirty and your body moving! Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June).

                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                        • VA.4.2PR Experiment with art materials by using them in unexpected and creative ways to express ideas and convey meaning.
                                        • VA.4.4PR Demonstrate motivation, independence and persistence during studio practices to complete artworks.

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        • ESS.4.1 Earth’s surface has specific characteristics and landforms that can be identified.

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        clay, natural resource, artistic medium, clay processing, hand building, wheel throwing, slip, plastic, leatherhard, bone dry, bisqueware, glazeware, Rookwood

                                        Maple Syrup

                                        January 29 – February 23

                                        Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring.  Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        • LS Grade 4: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial and sometimes harmful.
                                        • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction

                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                        • SS Grade 4: Geography- The economic development of the United States continues to influence and be influenced by agriculture, industry and natural resources in Ohio.

                                        Vocabulary: Spiles, sap, Gallons, Sugar Shack, Sugar Bush, Evaporation, Tap, Sapsucker

                                        Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for Maple video with a Greenacres educator

                                        Energy on the Farm

                                        August-June 

                                        See how our farmers, livestock, and plants produce and use energy to grow and create food for our community. Through an interactive game, students will work in groups to see the best energy-efficient practices to keep crops alive during a frost, provide water during a drought, and care for the animals on your farm.

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        •  4.PS.2: Energy can be transferred from one location to another or can be transformed from one form to another.

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • 4-PS3-2 Energy. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
                                        • 4-PS3-4 Energy. Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.

                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                        • Geography - Places and Regions: The economic development of the United States continues to influence and be influenced by agriculture, industry and natural resources in Ohio

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        Energy, heat energy, solar energy, energy transfer, energy loss, greenhouse, compost

                                        Farm to Market: Dried Herbs

                                        August-June 

                                        Join us as we follow the journey of food, from the field to the consumer.  Help us figure out how we can make this season’s harvest profitable! 

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        •  4.LS.1: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • 3-5-ETS1-1 Engineering Design. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
                                        • 4-ESS2-1. Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.
                                        • 4-ESS3-2. Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans.

                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                        • Geography - Places and Regions: The economic development of the United States continues to influence and be influenced by agriculture, industry and natural resources in Ohio
                                        • Geography - Human Systems: People have modified the environment throughout history resulting in both positive and negative consequences in Ohio and the United States
                                        • Economics - Production and Consumption: Entrepreneurs in Ohio and the United States organize productive resources and take risks to make a profit and compete with other producers.

                                        Ohio Math Standards:

                                        • 4.MD.2 Solve real-world problems involving money, time, and metric measurement.

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        Customized based on your classroom curriculum and field trip objectives

                                        Cincinnati’s Stories

                                        August-June

                                        The Greenacres Arts Center shares a glimpse of Cincinnati’s rich and exciting history each season with a different local story. Join us for the day and walk away with pride for Cincinnati’s rich history, culture, and arts! Fall: Louis and Louise Dieterle Nippert, who founded Greenacres and left positive impacts all over the Queen City. Winter: Rookwood Pottery and Greenacres Arts Center’s connection to it. Spring: The history of The Camargo Hunt and Julius Fleischmann Jr., who built and lived in what is now the Arts Center.

                                         All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                        • VA.4.1PEUse sensory details and descriptive language to identify and describe universal themes, subject matter and ideas expressed across arts disciplines.
                                        • MU.4.1RE Explain how the elements and subject matter of music connect with disciplines outside the arts.

                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                        • SS.Geo.4.12 People have modified the environment throughout history resulting in both positive and negative consequences in Ohio and the United States.
                                        • SS.Geo.4.13 The population of the United States has changed over time, becoming more diverse (e.g., racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious). Ohio’s population has become increasingly reflective of the multicultural diversity of the United States.

                                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                        • SEL.C2. 1.b Identify reasons for making positive contributions to the school and community

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        historical, context, environment, impact, community, Cincinnati, Rookwood, Fleischmann, Camargo, Nippert

                                        The Sounds Around Us

                                        August-June

                                        Sound is an important part of our everyday lives. Learn about how the art of sound enhances all other art forms and how most forms of media would fall short without it! Spend the day learning the ways of a foley artist as we engineer our own sound effects for film.

                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                        • VA.4.1PE Use sensory details and descriptive language to identify and describe universal themes, subject matter and ideas expressed across arts disciplines.
                                        • MUS.4.1RE Explain how the elements and subject matter of music connect with disciplines outside the arts.
                                        • MUS.4.2RE Describe the connection between emotion and music in selected musical works

                                        Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                        • ELA.SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

                                        Social Emotional Learning Standards:

                                        • SEL.E1. 1.b Generate possible solutions or responses to a problem or needed decision recognizing that there may be more than one perspective

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        Foley, ambience, sound effect, film score, composer, storyboard

                                        Art Appreciation Series: Theatre

                                        August-June

                                        The art of theatre incorporates skills that we all need: collaboration, listening, patience, bravery, compassion, and creativity. If your students enjoy being expressive, join us at the Arts Center for a chance to develop characters, use real scripts, and be exposed to the artful thought that goes into every aspect of a piece of theatre. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other.

                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                        • TH.4.1PR Create the movement and voice of a character to convey the character’s decisions, actions and motivation.
                                        • TH.4.2PR Manipulate voice, movement, space, design and physical objects to communicate thoughts, feelings and ideas in both improvised and scripted activities.
                                        • TH.4.3RE Explain how a theatrical experience (e.g., live theatre production, film, video and media) impacts its audience.

                                        Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                        • ELA.4.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

                                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                        • SEL.C4. 1.b Identify others’ reactions by tone of voice, body language and facial expressions

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        given circumstances, director, project, scenes, comedy, tragedy

                                        Nature Exploration: Discovery

                                        August-June

                                        This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas.  We will focus on building identification and classification skills and applying them to learning about our environment.   This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                        • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                        • 4.LS.1: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. 

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        observation, discovery, classification

                                        Introduction: CLICK HERE for a poster from a Greenacres educator

                                        Fossils

                                        August-June

                                        Take a look at the history of Ohio’s land through its ancient ancestors.  Learn about a distant past where Trilobites ruled the warm waters of the Ordovician sea. Investigate how fossils are formed and what was left behind for us to find here at Greenacres.

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        • LS Grade 4: Fossils can be compared to one another and to present day organisms according to their similarities and differences.

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • 4-ESS1-1. Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.
                                        • 4-ESS2-1. Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        erosion, deposition, sediment, Ordovician fossils, glacial erratic, limestone, shale

                                        Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a fossil video with a Greenacres educator

                                        Erosion and Weathering

                                        August-June

                                        In Ohio, our rivers and streams tell a story. Changes in the landscape are caused by weathering of rock and soil, and by transportation and deposition of sediments. Students will explore the process of erosion and look for signs of weathering here at Greenacres.

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        • ESS Grade 4: Earth’s surface has specific characteristics and landforms that can be identified.
                                        • ESS Grade 4: The surface of Earth changes due to weathering.
                                        • ESS Grade 4: The surface of Earth changes due to erosion and deposition.

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • 4-ESS1-1. Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.
                                        • 4-ESS2-1. Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.

                                        Vocabulary:

                                        erosion, weathering, deposition, sediment, landform

                                        Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                        • All
                                        • English Language Arts
                                        • Fine Arts
                                        • Math
                                        • Science
                                        • Social and Emotional Learning
                                        • Social Studies
                                        Inquiry on the Farm

                                        December - February

                                         Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. While spending time in the greenhouse and other growing spaces, even in winter, students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about farming through the inquiry process.

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                        • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations. 
                                        • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                        • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. 
                                        • 4-PS3-2.Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
                                        • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                        • 5-PS3-1:Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                        • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                        • MS - LS2-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
                                        • MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.  

                                        Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                        • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                        • Government - Civic Participation and Skills: Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good. Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration. Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy.
                                        • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.

                                        Vocabulary: Observation, Investigation, Comparative Question, Data, Analysis

                                        Farm Exploration

                                        This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                        • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                                        • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                                        • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                        • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                                        • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                        • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

                                        NGSS Standards:

                                        • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                                        • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                        • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                                        • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                        • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                        • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
                                        • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                                        • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
                                        • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                        • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                        • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
                                        • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                                        • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
                                        • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
                                        • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                                          Vocabulary:

                                          farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                                          Arts in the Natural World Series: Documentations of Nature

                                          April - October

                                          Learn how to document nature from an artist's perspective. This program is designed to encourage your students to observe the little things surrounding them; from the colors and textures of the plants in our gardens to the sounds and smells found on our trails. This program may even present the option to incorporate sound and/or video recording technologies. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us.

                                          All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                          • VA.5.1PR Integrate observational and technical skills to strengthen artmaking
                                          • MU.5.3RE Describe how the process of learning in music connects to learning in other arts and other subject areas.

                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                          • PS.5.1.PS.2 Light and sound are forms of energy that behave in predictable ways.

                                          Ohio Technology Standards:

                                          • DT.3-5.3.b. Explore and document connections between technology and other fields of study.

                                          Vocabulary:

                                          documentation, recording, observation, color, sound, scent, senses

                                          Art Appreciation Series: Gallery Experience

                                          August-June

                                          Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum or art gallery? Students will spend the day with the Arts Educators learning the ins and outs of working at an art gallery and trying their own hand at collaborating, creating, curating, and designing art exhibits. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other. This program is ideal for a 3-4 hour program.

                                          All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                          • VA.5.1.PE Understand that the context of an art object has an effect on how that object is perceived.
                                          • VA.5.2.PE Identify and communicate how historical and cultural contexts influence ideas that inform artists.

                                          Ohio Engineering Standards:

                                          • Tech.DT.3-5.2.b. Plan and implement a design process: identify a problem, think about ways to solve the problem, develop possible solutions, test and evaluate solution(s), present a possible solution, and redesign to improve the solution.
                                          • Tech.DT.3-5.3.c. Identify a product and describe how people from different disciplines combined their skills in the design and production of the product

                                          Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                          • SEL.A4. 2.b Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete a range of tasks and address challenges while expressing positive attitudes towards self

                                          Vocabulary:

                                          curator, gallery, exhibition, design, docent, collection, painting, context

                                          Maple Syrup

                                          January 29 – February 23

                                          Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring.  Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)

                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                          • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                          • LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                          • LS Grade 5: All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy

                                          NGSS Standards:

                                          • 5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                          • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment

                                          Vocabulary: Spiles, Sap, Gallons, Sugar Shack, Sugar Bush, Evaporation, Tap, Sapsucker

                                          Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for Maple video with a Greenacres educator

                                          Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers on the Farm

                                          August-June 

                                           Ecosystems are always at work on a farm!  Join us as we investigate the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers and how they help us everyday. 

                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                          •  5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.

                                          NGSS Standards:

                                          • 5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                          • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment
                                          • 5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                          • 5-LS1-1. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water. 

                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                          • Geography - Human Systems: The variety of physical environments within the Western Hemisphere influences human activities. Likewise, human activities modify the physical environments.
                                          • Economics - Production and Consumption: The availability of productive resources and the division of labor can have a positive or negative impact on productive capacity

                                            Vocabulary:

                                            producer, consumer, decomposer, ecosystem, compost, livestock, crops

                                            Traditional Farming Methods

                                            August-June 

                                            Old is new again! This field trip is a surprise adventure for students to uncover clues about traditional farming methods of the past and how we have adapted them for the future.

                                            NGSS Standards:
                                            • 5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                            • 3-5-ETS1-2 Engineering Design. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

                                            Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                            • History- Heritage: European exploration and colonization during the 1400s 1600s had lasting effects which can be used to understand the Western Hemisphere today.
                                            • Geography - Human Systems: The variety of physical environments within the Western Hemisphere influences human activities. Likewise, human activities modify the physical environments.

                                            Vocabulary:

                                            traditional farming, beekeeping, seed saving, tools, soil, ley field, crop rotation, livestock

                                            Pollinators and Our Food

                                            April- October  

                                            What’s all the buzz about!? Our food is dependent upon pollination, come see up-close how and who makes it happen!

                                            Ohio Science Standards:

                                            • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.

                                            NGSS Standards:

                                            • 5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                            • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

                                            Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                            • History- Heritage: European exploration and colonization during the 1400s 1600s had lasting effects which can be used to understand the Western Hemisphere today.
                                            • Geography - Human Systems: The variety of physical environments within the Western Hemisphere influences human activities. Likewise, human activities modify the physical environments.
                                            • Economics - Production and Consumption: The availability of productive resources and the division of labor can have a positive or negative impact on productive capacity.

                                            Vocabulary:

                                            pollinators, pollination, parts of a plant, beekeeping, beekeeping equipment, hive

                                            Self Expression Through the Arts

                                            August-June

                                            Spend the day with us to unlock your students' creativity and artistic spirit! Discover different artistic mediums of expression in music, theatre, and visual arts. This program is all about trying new things!

                                            Fine Arts Standards:

                                            • MU.5.3RE Describe how the process of learning in music connects to learning in other arts and other subject areas.
                                            • VA.5.5PE Focus attention on selected artworks to identify and pose questions about aesthetic qualities (e.g., sensory, organizational, emotional) in the works.
                                            • TH.5.1CE Investigate how past and present drama, theater and storytelling forms of various cultural groups reflect their beliefs and traditions.

                                            Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                            • SS.G.5.10 The Western Hemisphere is culturally diverse (e.g., language, food, religion, art, music) due to the influences and interactions of a variety of world cultures.

                                            Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                            • SEL.B1.1.b Demonstrate strategies to express a range of emotions within the expectations of the setting

                                            Vocabulary:

                                            self-expression, color, culture, performance, aesthetic

                                            Patterns Around Us

                                            August-June

                                            Patterns exist in every facet of our lives. Spend time slowing down to discover patterns around the Arts Center that often go unnoticed. We will then use the shapes we uncover to inspire us as we create our own works of art filled with patterns!

                                            Fine Arts Standards:

                                            • VA.5.1PR Integrate observational and technical skills to strengthen artmaking
                                            • VA.5.4PR Select and use the elements and principles of art and design to communicate understanding of an interdisciplinary concept

                                            Ohio Math Standards:

                                            • MP.5.7 Look for and make use of structure.
                                            • MP.5.8 Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

                                            Vocabulary:

                                            line, shape, pattern, repetition, observation, architecture, stained glass

                                            Improv 101

                                            August-June

                                            We all have an inner critic in our minds that tries to bring us down. Through the art of improvisation, we strengthen our inner champion– empowering the ways we can encourage ourselves. Improvisation is rooted in open-mindedness, listening deeply to others, and trusting your own instincts–skills that serve us in every avenue of life. Test out your acting skills and see how easily you can come up with a joke, all while having fun and building confidence with classmates.

                                            Fine Arts Standards:

                                            • TH.5.4PR Work cooperatively in different roles or jobs within a dramatic and theatrical experience
                                            • TH.6.1PR Create and perform improvisations and scripted scenes based on personal experience, imagination or heritage.

                                            Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                            • ELA.SL.5.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

                                            Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                            • SEL.D1.1.b Apply active listening and effective communication skills to increase cooperation and relationships

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              improvisation, collaboration, listening, suggestion, motivation, scene, sweep the scene, character

                                              Maps and Topography

                                              August-June

                                              Maps come in all shapes and sizes and they are useful in many different ways. Students will explore how land surfaces are represented on different styles of flat and topographic maps as well as how different maps are used.

                                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                              • SS Grade 5: Geography - Globes and other geographic tools can be used to gather, process and report information about people, places and environments. Cartographers decide which information to include in maps.

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • 5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact. 

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              topography, contours, scale, legend, symbol, degrees, orientation

                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                              Inquiry in Nature

                                              August-June

                                              Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. Students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about the environment at Greenacres through the inquiry process.

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                              • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • 5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              observation, investigation, comparative question, data, analysis

                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                              Flowers and Pollinators

                                              April-October

                                              Many flowering plants reproduce by pollination. The pollination process for many plants depends upon an insect, mammal, bird or other animal to move pollen from one flower to another flower of the same species. Join us as we explore Greenacres looking for flowering plants and the animals that pollinate them.

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                              • LS Grade 5: All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy.

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              flower, pollen, nectar, pollination, native species, seed

                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                              Nature Exploration: Native Species

                                              August-June

                                              This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas.  Students will explore Greenacres' native species populations and natural habitats.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                              • SS Grade 5: Geography- Political, environmental, social and economic factors cause people, products and ideas to move from place to place in the Western Hemisphere and results in diversity.

                                              NGSS Science Standards:

                                              • 5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                              • 5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              observation, native species, invasive species, population

                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                              Ecosystems in Nature

                                              August-June

                                              Getting food is vital to survival. Students will learn how animals and plants fit into nature’s food web. Come explore Greenacres to find examples of producers, consumers and decomposers.

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                              • LS Grade 5: All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy.

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • 5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                              • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              ecosystem, niche, herbivore, omnivore, carnivore, decomposers, food web

                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                              • All
                                              • English Language Arts
                                              • Fine Arts
                                              • Math
                                              • Science
                                              • Social and Emotional Learning
                                              • Social Studies
                                              Customizable Middle School Arts Program

                                              August-June

                                              Do your students have a strong sense of creativity? A passion for certain types of art or performing? Do you want to give them the chance to discover something new through interdisciplinary studies? Our Arts Educators can customize programs and activities into a personalized program that can excite students’ interests.

                                              Know your Zone

                                              August-June

                                              The USDA uses zones to define certain growing areas. Our farm, located in zone 6b, faces challenges from weather, pests, and soil conditions. Join us as we learn and engage with the farmers as they tackle and solve daily challenges in our zone. 

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors.

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • MS-LS1-1. Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
                                              • MS-LS1-2.Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the function.
                                              • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                              • MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
                                              • MS-LS4-5. Gather and synthesize information about technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.

                                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                              • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Maps and other geographic representations can be used to trace the development of human settlement over time.
                                              • Geography - Human Systems: Geographic factors promote or impede the movement of people, products and ideas.
                                              • Economics - Scarcity: The variability in the distribution of productive resources in the various regions of the world contributed to specialization, trade and interdependence. 

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              zone, mapping, crop, seeds, cultivation, season, temperature, region, germination, heirloom

                                              Genetics on the Farm

                                              August-June

                                              Through competition, nature passes the strongest traits onto the next generation. Using nature as a guide, see how our farmers use the same concept to improve our herds and gardens for production and taste!

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • 8.LS.1 Diversity of species, a result of variation of traits, occurs through the process of evolution and extinction over many generations. The fossil records provide evidence that changes have occurred in number and types of species.
                                              • 8.LS.2 Every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation.
                                              • 8.LS.3 The characteristics of an organism are a result of inherited traits received from parent(s).

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • MS-LS1-1. Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
                                              • MS-LS1-2.Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the function.
                                              • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                              • MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
                                              • MS-LS4-5. Gather and synthesize information about technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.

                                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                              • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Choices made by individuals, businesses and governments have both present and future consequences.

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              genetics, breeds, natural selection, genetic traits, adaptations, farming, livestock, crops

                                              Inquiry on the Farm

                                              December - February

                                               Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. While spending time in the greenhouse and other growing spaces, even in winter, students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about farming through the inquiry process.

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                              • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations. 
                                              • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                              • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. 
                                              • 4-PS3-2.Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
                                              • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                              • 5-PS3-1:Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                              • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                              • MS - LS2-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
                                              • MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.  

                                              Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                              • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                              • Government - Civic Participation and Skills: Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good. Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration. Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy.
                                              • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.

                                              Vocabulary: Observation, Investigation, Comparative Question, Data, Analysis

                                              Maps and Topography

                                              August-June

                                              Maps come in all shapes and sizes and they are useful in many different ways. Students will explore how land surfaces are represented on different styles of flat and topographic maps as well as how different maps are used.

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • 8.ESS.4 Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record.

                                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                              • SS Grade 7 - Maps and other geographic representations can be used to trace the development of human settlement over time.
                                              • SS Grade 8 - Modern and historical maps and other geographic tools are used to analyze how historic events are shaped by geography

                                              Vocabulary:

                                              topography, contours, scale, legend, symbol, degrees, orientation

                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                              Farm Exploration

                                              This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                              • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                                              • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                                              • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                              • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                                              • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                              • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

                                              NGSS Standards:

                                              • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                                              • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                              • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                                              • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                              • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                              • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
                                              • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                                              • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
                                              • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                              • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

                                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                              • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
                                              • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                                              • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
                                              • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
                                              • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                                                Vocabulary:

                                                farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                                                Performing Arts in Action

                                                August-June

                                                Within us all, there is a creative spark waiting to be ignited. Join us at the Greenacres Arts Center to explore the performing arts. Some types of performances come from scripts or musical scores written, while others come from your own minds! This program is easily customizable for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                Fine Arts Standards:

                                                • MU.6.2PR Play a variety of classroom instruments, independently or collaboratively, with increasingly complex rhythms and melodic phrases. 
                                                • MU.6.7.8.3PR Improvise, compose and arrange music.
                                                • TH.7.2CE Compare and contrast the basic principles and elements of various theatrical styles (e.g., comedy, drama, tragedy and farce).
                                                • TH.6.3PR Construct an alternate ending for a scripted or improvised dramatic piece that engages audiences. 
                                                • TH.8.6RE Use constructive feedback to refine and improve their acting, improvisational or playwriting skills.

                                                Vocabulary:

                                                comedy, drama, tragedy, farce, entertainment, play, improvise

                                                The Artist’s Tool Box

                                                August-June

                                                Just as a scientist applies the scientific method to conduct experiments, artists utilize the 5 step creative process: preparation, incubation, illumination, evaluation, and verification. Work your way through the creative process and how to develop your own skills through the arts at Greenacres. We will create a work of art based on a theme or topic, which could be customized to content relevant to your classroom or your school community. This program is easily customizable for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                Fine Arts Standards:

                                                • TH.6.5CE Compare and contrast the creative processes of other art forms (e.g., dance, music, visual and media arts) to those of drama and theatre.
                                                • MU.6.6RE Explain and apply skills developed in music (e.g., critical thinking, collaboration) to other disciplines.
                                                • VA.7.2PR Manipulate materials, tools and techno

                                                Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                • SS.Gov.7 Analyzing individual and group perspectives is essential to understanding historic and contemporary issues. Opportunities for civic engagement exist for students to connect real-world issues and events to classroom learning.

                                                 

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  scientific method, creative process, preparation, incubation, illumination, evaluation, verification

                                                  Entertainment and Expression

                                                  August-June

                                                  Art and music have an important and long-lasting relationship with entertainment. Join us as we explore the many ways that art and music cross disciplines. This program places a strong emphasis on the art of sound and its role in the film industry. This program is easily adaptable to suit 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                  Fine Arts Standards:

                                                  • VA.6.2PE Discover and articulate how the media forms of the day use art and images to communicate messages and meaning
                                                  • MU.6.6CE Describe roles and skills musicians assume in various cultures and settings.
                                                  • MU.6.4RE Describe ways that music relates to other art forms using appropriate terminology.

                                                  Ohio English Language Standards:

                                                  • SL.6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  Foley Artist, improvise, entertainment, experiment, storyboard, film score

                                                  Farm to Market: Mrs. Nippert’s Marinara

                                                  August-June 

                                                  Join us as we follow the journey of food, from the field to the consumer.  Help us figure out how we can make this season’s harvest profitable! 

                                                  Ohio Math Standards:

                                                  • 6.EE.2 Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.
                                                  • 6.EE.9 Use variables to represent two quantities in a real-world problem that change in relationship to one another; write an equation to express one quantity, thought of as the dependent variable, in terms of the other quantity, thought of as the independent variable. Analyze the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using graphs and tables, and relate these to the equation. 

                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                  • MS-ESS3-4 Earth and Human Activity. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

                                                  Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                  • Economics - Scarcity: The fundamental questions of economics include what to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce.
                                                  • Economics - Markets: The interaction of supply and demand, influenced by competition, helps to determine price in a market. This interaction also determines the quantities of outputs produced and the quantities of productive resources (entrepreneurship, human resources, natural resources and capital) used.
                                                  • Economics - Financial Literacy: When selecting items to buy, individuals can weigh costs and benefits and compare the price and quality of available goods and services.

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  farm, product, economics, market, profit, consumer, production, supply and demand

                                                  Digging Deeper with Soil

                                                  August-June 

                                                  All life depends on soil. Come learn how this important building block impacts life around Greenacres, and how we create healthier soil through farming practices. We will also experience how soil scientists study the properties of soil.

                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                  • 6.ESS.5 Rocks, mineral and soils have common and practical uses.
                                                  • 6.ESS.4 Soil is unconsolidated material that contains nutrient matter and weathered rock.

                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                  • MS-ESS2-4 Earth's Systems. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.
                                                  • MS-ESS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
                                                  • MS-LS1-6 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.
                                                  • MS-LS2-3 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
                                                  • MS-LS2-5 Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.

                                                  Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                  • Economics - Markets: The interaction of supply and demand, influenced by competition, helps to determine price in a market. This interaction also determines the quantities of outputs produced and the quantities of productive resources (entrepreneurship, human resources, natural resources and capital) used.

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                   soil, soil properties, organic matter, air, water, microbes, soil tools, compost

                                                  The Elements of Storytelling

                                                  August-June

                                                  Let your imagination run wild in the storybook-like setting of the Arts Center as we explore the building, gardens, and trails. Students will delve into the elements of writing and combine these skills to create their very own three-dimensional tale. This program is easily customizable for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                  Fine Arts Standards:

                                                  • VA.6.1PE Describe how art and design elements and principles are used in artworks to produce certain visual effects and create meaning.
                                                  • VA.8.4PR Present personal artworks that show competence in the use of art elements to create meanings and effects.

                                                  Ohio English Language Standards:

                                                  • 8.W.7.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. 

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  character, setting, plot, conflict, resolution, theme, color, line, shape, space, emphasis, movement

                                                  Arts Appreciation Series: Art Criticism

                                                  April-November

                                                  Creating and observing art is part of the human experience. Do you ever find yourself liking or disliking a work of art, but you struggle to articulate why? Have you ever thought about how our experiences in the 21st century affect the way we perceive art? Students will don the hat of “art critic” in this immersive program as we build our art appreciation toolkit. This program is easily customizable for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                  All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                  Fine Arts Standards:

                                                  • VA.7.3RE Interpret selected artworks and synthesize their interpretations with the interpretations of others.

                                                  Ohio English Language Standards:

                                                  • SL.6.1/SL.7.1/SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 /7/8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

                                                  Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                  • 7.SS.Geography.13 Geographic factors promote or impede the movement of people, products and ideas.

                                                  Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                  • SEL.A1. 2.c Explain that emotions may vary based on the situation, including people and places

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  painting, ceramics, Rookwood Pottery, art history, art criticism, gallery, curator, Feldman Method, description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation

                                                  Arts in the Natural World Series: Installation Art

                                                  August-June

                                                  Challenge the traditional boundaries of what you think art should look like and where it should be viewed in this program at Greenacres. Students will transform a space at the Arts Center using non-traditional materials to envelop viewers into their world as an artist. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program is easily customizable for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                  All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                  Fine Arts Standards:

                                                  • VA.6.2PR Experiment with a variety of techniques and working methods when creating an original work of art.
                                                  • VA.7.5PR Create a work of art in collaboration with others to address a social or cultural issue.
                                                  • VA.8.3PR Use critical thinking and visual literacy to communicate a specific idea.

                                                  Ohio Engineering Standards:

                                                  • 6-8.DT.3.a Collaborate to solve a problem as an interdisciplinary team modeling different roles and functions. 

                                                  Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                  • SEL.A1. 2.c Explain that emotions may vary based on the situation, including people and places

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  Installation Art, site-specific, context, large scale, ephemeral, three-dimensional, collaboration, artist statement, Bernheim Woods, AllWood

                                                  Stream Geology

                                                  August-June

                                                  This program focuses on the power and force of running water as it shapes our dynamic Earth. Students will investigate the physical features of a stream, collect and analyze stream flow data, and discover how human activities have impacted stream ecosystems.

                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                  • ESS Grade 8: A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes formed Earth’s surface.
                                                  • ESS Grade 8: Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record.

                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                  • MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales
                                                  • MS-ESS2-4. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.
                                                  • MS-ESS2-3. Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.
                                                  • MS-ESS3-1. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes
                                                  • MS-ESS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment

                                                  Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                  • SS Grade 8: Geography - Modern and historical maps and other geographic tools are used to analyze how historic events are shaped by geography.

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  erosion, deposition, rate of flow, water cycle, ordovician fossils

                                                  Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                  Hydrologic Cycle

                                                  August-June

                                                  Water is ever-moving, with no beginning or end.  Streams, oceans, clouds, plants and humans are all a part of this cycle. Students will describe the movement of water within the water cycle and look for evidence in and around Greenacres.

                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                  • ESS Grade 7: The hydrologic cycle illustrates the changing states of water as it moves through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                  • MS.LS2.1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
                                                  • MS.ESS2.4. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  precipitation, condensation, evaporation, watershed, point and non-point pollution

                                                  Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                  Inquiry in Nature

                                                  August-June

                                                  Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. Students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about the inquiry process.

                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                  • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                  • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change. 

                                                  NGSS  Standards:

                                                  • MS-LS1-4. Use arguments based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively. 

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  observation, investigation, comparative question, data, analysis

                                                  Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                  Rocks and Minerals

                                                  August-June

                                                  While exploring rocks and minerals, students will uncover millions of years of history using simple geologic tests.  Students will view the landscape at Greenacres and, using a dichotomous key, determine what types of rocks and minerals are found in Ohio. 

                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                  • ESS Grade 6: Minerals have specific, quantifiable properties.
                                                  • ESS Grade 6: Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks have unique characteristics that can be used for identification and/or classification.
                                                  • ESS Grade 6: Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks form in different ways.
                                                  • ESS Grade 6: Rocks, minerals and soils have common and practical uses.

                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                  • MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
                                                  • MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales
                                                  • MS-ESS2-3. Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, minerals, dichotomous key, hardness

                                                  Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                  Soils in Nature

                                                  August-June

                                                  Soil is a natural resource that  provides the foundation for producing our food, shelter, fuel. It also provides the surface on which to build our buildings and cities.  Students will get a bit dirty as they compare soils in different habitats at Greenacres and examine the past environment in which they formed.

                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                  • ESS Grade 6: Soil is unconsolidated material that contains nutrient matter and weathered rock.
                                                  • ESS Grade 6: Rocks, minerals and soils have common and practical uses.

                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                  • MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
                                                  • MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales.
                                                  • MS-ESS3-1. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.

                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                  erosion, deposition, soil, humus, inorganic, organic

                                                  Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                  Inquiry in Nature

                                                  August-June

                                                  Scientific Inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. Students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about the environment at Greenacres through the inquiry process.

                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                  • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                  • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                  • MS-LS1-4. Use arguments based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively. 

                                                    Vocabulary:

                                                    observation, investigation, comparative question, data, analysis

                                                    Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                    Stream Health

                                                    August-June

                                                    The health of a stream can be assessed in several different ways.  Students will perform chemical, physical, and biological studies of a local Greenacres stream, and make conclusions about stream health and impacts of human activity on surface waters.

                                                    Ohio Science Standards:

                                                    • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                    • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                                    NGSS Standards:

                                                    • MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
                                                    • MS-ESS3-1. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.
                                                    • MS-ESS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.

                                                    Vocabulary:

                                                    biological, physical, chemical, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, macroinvertebrate

                                                    Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                    Energy Flow in Nature

                                                    August-June

                                                    Energy is constantly moving in and through an ecosystem.  Students will conduct a survey of stream, field, and forest habitats at Greenacres and learn about the interrelationships between the organisms that they have observed as well as the movements of matter and energy throughout the ecosystem.

                                                    Ohio Science Standards:

                                                    • LS Grade 7: Matter is transferred continuously between one organism to another and between organisms and their physical environments.
                                                    • LS Grade 7: Energy can be transferred through a variety of ways.
                                                    • LS Grade 7: In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors.

                                                    NGSS Standards:

                                                    • MS-LS1-4. Use arguments based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                                    • MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms
                                                    • MS-LS2-2. Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.
                                                    • MS-LS2-4. Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

                                                    Vocabulary:

                                                    food web, carnivore, omnivore, herbivore, ecosystem, population dynamics

                                                    Introduction: CLICK HERE for a poster from  a Greenacres educator

                                                    Nature Exploration: Journaling

                                                    August-June

                                                    Give your students the chance to slow down and focus their attention on nature. Students will write, draw and count or measure what they see around them as they visit different ecosystems at Greenacres. This program can be used to inspire creativity and knowledge of the natural world through drawing, writing poems or story telling

                                                    Ohio Science Standards:

                                                    • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                    • LS Grade 6: Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function.

                                                    Ohio Language Arts Standards:

                                                    • W.6.3-Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

                                                    Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                    • SS Grade 6: Government- Different perspectives on a topic can be obtained from a variety of historic and contemporary sources. Sources can be examined for accuracy.

                                                    Vocabulary:

                                                    observation, exploration, investigation 

                                                    Introduction: CLICK HERE for a poster from a Greenacres educator

                                                    • All
                                                    • English Language Arts
                                                    • Fine Arts
                                                    • Science
                                                    • Social and Emotional Learning
                                                    • Social Studies
                                                    Customizable High School Arts Program

                                                    August-June

                                                    Do your students have a strong sense of creativity? A passion for certain types of art or performing? Do you want to engage more with your core subject’s relationship with the arts? Our Arts Educators can incorporate activities to a personalized program that will excite their interests

                                                    Improve Your Improv: Finding Your Voice

                                                    August-June

                                                    Moving through high school and looking ahead at the next years of life, students may find themselves feeling nervous to speak in front of peers and teachers. Spend a day exploring the art of improvisation and comedy, guiding students towards confidence and trusting their voice and ideas.

                                                    Fine Arts Standards:

                                                    • TH.HS.4CE Compare and contrast motivations and reactions of characters confronting similar situations.
                                                    • TH.HS.1PR Manipulate vocal qualities, posture, movement and language to express variety in characters and situations.

                                                    Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                                    • SL.9-10.3 Evaluate a speaker’s perspective, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence
                                                    • SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker’s perspective, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.

                                                    Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                    • SEL.HS.D2.3.d Develop techniques to empower, encourage and affirm oneself and others, maintaining positive, healthy relationships.
                                                    • SEL.C1.3.d Demonstrate empathy through compassion in self and encourage in others

                                                      Vocabulary:

                                                      improvisation, listening, empower, support, project, suggestion, confidence, inner-champion

                                                      Arts in the Natural World Series: Sculpture and Forms

                                                      August-October 31; March 15-June

                                                      The Earth has plenty to offer by way of inspiration for artwork. Prepare to visit the hiking trails and creek at the Arts Center where we will investigate our natural clay beds and use clay to experiment with sculptural techniques. Follow us through three phases: the natural history of clay, the science behind processing a natural resource into an artist's medium, and clay’s role in the arts and daily life more broadly. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June).

                                                      Fine Arts Standards:

                                                      • VA.HS.1PR Demonstrate basic technical skill and craftsmanship with various art media when creating images from observation, memory and imagination.

                                                      Ohio Science Standards:

                                                      • Sci.SHE.HS: Science depends on curiosity, imagination, creativity and persistence.

                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                        fossil, slip, score, coil, slab, process, archaeological record, artifact, Rookwood Pottery

                                                        Art Criticism

                                                        Creating and observing art is part of the human experience. Do you ever find yourself liking or disliking a work of art, but you struggle to articulate why? Have you ever thought about how our experiences in the 21st century affect the way we perceive art? Students will don the hat of “art critic” in this immersive program as we build our art appreciation toolkit.

                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                        • HSP.1RE Increase relevant vocabulary to describe and analyze components related to visual art.
                                                        • HSAD.1RE Utilize relevant vocabulary to interpret, evaluate and defend works of art.
                                                        • HSP.3RE Utilize art criticism methods when responding to works of art.
                                                        • HSI.4RE Explain the relationship between cultures, communities and artists.

                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                          painting, ceramics, Rookwood Pottery, art history, art criticism, gallery, curator, Feldman Method, description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation

                                                          Arts Appreciation Series: Careers and Pathways in the Arts and Humanities

                                                          August-June

                                                          Without the arts in our community, we would lack in entertainment and creative outlets that shape the world into a better place. Join the Arts Educators at the Greenacres Arts Center to discover how artists fit into the larger community, and the paths you can take to continue engaging in the arts. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other.

                                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                                          • VA.HS.7RE Explore and discuss opportunities for lifelong involvement and advocacy in the arts.
                                                          • MU.HS.6RE Evaluate potential musical career choices.
                                                          • TH.HS.4RE Discuss the importance of drama and theatre in a community and provide examples.

                                                          Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                          • SEL.C2.4.d Evaluate the impact of personal involvement in an activity to improve school, home, community and world

                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                          audition, contract, rehearse, resume, artist, advocacy

                                                          Live Performance Experience

                                                          Greenacres is proud to bring the community together to support local Performers and Arts Organizations. Our Live Performance Series is your opportunity to experience live musical or theatrical performances in an intimate, educational concert setting. Have the opportunity to ask questions of the performers and delve deeper into the intricacies of the performance. The performance is always followed by hands-on learning activities in small groups facilitated by Greenacres Arts Educators. This is a customized program based on the school's request and performer availability. We would love to connect with you!

                                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                                          • HSP.7RE Discuss how people differ in their responses to musical experiences based upon culture, environment, values and personal experiences.
                                                          • HSP.2CO Create a critique of a live music performance using criteria based on elements of music.

                                                          Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                                          • SL.9-10.1/SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10/11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
                                                          • TBD Standards based on performance topic, theme, and potential customization based on the school.

                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                          Live performance, audience, actor, musician, instrument, evaluation

                                                          Taking the Stage

                                                          August-June 

                                                          Take center stage at the Arts Center and put your creative instincts to practice! Through music and theatre, work with your classmates to discover performance techniques that can be valuable in many areas of life, and find the pride to star in a final performance.

                                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                                          • MU.HS.4PR Perform an appropriate part in an ensemble demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills.
                                                          • TH.HS.2PR Demonstrate the collaborative skills necessary for producing a scene with an ensemble

                                                          Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                          • SEL.D1. 2.d Apply constructive feedback to strengthen connections and achieve common goals

                                                            Vocabulary:

                                                            script, ensemble, scene, objective, given circumstances, inspiration

                                                            Nature Awareness

                                                            August-June

                                                            Awareness of your surroundings can lead to a deeper connection with nature and yourself. Walk silently through the forest, hear more, see the smallest movement. Students will use these skills as they experience Greenacres and connect to nature and themselves in a deep and authentic way. 

                                                            Ohio Science Standards

                                                            • SWK l: Various science disciplines use diverse methods to obtain evidence and do not always use the same set of procedures to obtain and analyze data
                                                            • SHE: Science depends on curiosity, imagination, creativity and persistence.
                                                            • SHE: Science and engineering are influenced by technological advances and society; technological advances and society are influenced by science and engineering

                                                              Vocabulary:  awareness, sit spot, observation, hypothesis

                                                              Introduction: CLICK HERE for a mushroom poster from  a Greenacres educator

                                                              Introduction: CLICK HERE for a bird poster from a Greenacres educator

                                                              Inquiry on the Farm

                                                              December - February

                                                               Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. While spending time in the greenhouse and other growing spaces, even in winter, students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about farming through the inquiry process.

                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                              • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                                              • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations. 
                                                              • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                              • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                                              NGSS Standards:

                                                              • 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. 
                                                              • 4-PS3-2.Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
                                                              • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                                              • 5-PS3-1:Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                                              • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                                              • MS - LS2-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
                                                              • MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.  

                                                              Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                                              • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                                              • Government - Civic Participation and Skills: Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good. Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration. Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy.
                                                              • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.

                                                              Vocabulary: Observation, Investigation, Comparative Question, Data, Analysis

                                                              Water Quality

                                                              August-June

                                                              How clean is our local water? Collect data on the health of our water by assessing biological, physical and chemical parameters of our nearby creek. Explore our local watershed and unique topography to discover where our water travels. Students will make conclusions about water quality and impacts of human activity on surface waters. 

                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                              • SWK: Various science disciplines use diverse methods to obtain evidence and do not always use the same set of procedures to obtain and analyze data
                                                              • SHE: Science depends on curiosity, imagination, creativity and persistence
                                                              • SHE: Science and engineering are influenced by technological advances and society; technological advances and society are influenced by science and engineering
                                                              • C.IM.1: Chemical reactions - Acids/bases
                                                              • ENV.ES.4: Hydrosphere-Surface and groundwater flow patterns and movement
                                                              • ENV.ER.3: Water and water pollution-Potable water and water quality
                                                              • ENV.GP.2: Potable water quality, use and availability

                                                              NGSS  Standards:

                                                              • HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity
                                                              • HS-ESS2-5. Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes

                                                              Vocabulary:

                                                              biological, physical, chemical, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, macroinvertebrate

                                                              Video Introduction:   CLICK HERE for a video with a Greenacres educator

                                                              Geography and Mapping

                                                              This program builds on students’ understanding of geography, mapping and spatial thinking. Students will explore how land surfaces are represented on different styles of flat and topographic maps as well as how different maps have been used through time.

                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                              • SHE: Science depends on curiosity, imagination, creativity and persistence

                                                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                              • World Geography: Properties and functions of geographic representations (e.g., maps, globes, graphs, diagrams, Internet-based mapping applications, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, remote sensing, and geographic visualizations) affect how they can be used to represent, analyze and interpret geographic patterns and processes.
                                                              • World Geography: Geographic representations and geospatial technologies are used to investigate, analyze and communicate the results of geographic problem solving.

                                                              Vocabulary:

                                                              topography, contours, scale, legend, symbol, degrees, orientation

                                                              Ecological Biodiversity

                                                              August-June

                                                              The connections and interactions of energy and matter between Earth’s spheres are shown during the study of the unique habitats at Greenacres. Students will investigate the interconnectedness within habitats and the understanding of the complex relationships between them, including both abiotic and biotic factors. Students will conduct research that includes looking at population dynamics and carrying capacity. 

                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                              • B.DI.1: Biodiversity - Species diversity
                                                              • B.DI.2: Ecosystems - Equilibrium and disequilibrium
                                                              • B.DI.3: Loss of Diversity - Invasive species
                                                              • ENV.ES.1: Biosphere - Ecosystems (equilibrium, species interactions, stability)
                                                              • ENV.ES.5: Movement of matter and energy through the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and biosphere-Ecosystems
                                                              • ENV.ER.1: Energy resources - Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and efficiency

                                                              NGSS Standards:

                                                              • HS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.
                                                              • HS-LS4-5. Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species, (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species.

                                                              Vocabulary:

                                                               Ecosystem, population dynamics, habitat, species interactions

                                                              Farm Exploration

                                                              This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                              • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                                                              • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                                                              • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                                              • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                                                              • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                                              • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

                                                              NGSS Standards:

                                                              • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                                                              • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                                              • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                                                              • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                                              • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                                              • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
                                                              • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                                                              • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
                                                              • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                                              • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

                                                              Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                              • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
                                                              • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                                                              • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
                                                              • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
                                                              • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                                                                Vocabulary:

                                                                farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                                                                Binding Your Story

                                                                August-June 

                                                                Help your students unlock their inner artist at the Arts Center simply by being themselves! In this program students will reflect on their personal experiences by creating art journals. Art journals are a place where students can express their creativity in a mixed-media fashion through both writing and art. Our educators will help students foster a place of creative escape, where they can document memories, thoughts, goals, ideas, and inspiration!

                                                                Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                • VA.HS.1PR Demonstrate increased technical skill and craftsmanship with various art media when creating images from observation, memory and imagination.
                                                                • VA.HS.3PR Solve visual art problems that demonstrate skill, imagination and observation.

                                                                Ohio English Language Standards:

                                                                • W.HS.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences

                                                                Vocabulary:

                                                                art journal, mixed media, craftsmanship, book binding, awl, bone folder, narrative

                                                                Meditative Arts

                                                                August-June 

                                                                Using tools and practices centered around creativity and mindfulness, experience the calming effects of art, music, and mindful movement. This program focuses on the “whole person”--mind, body, and creative spirit–as we empower students with self-regulation strategies. Students will be empowered with tactics that can be applied when the strain of friendships, school, or work become overwhelming. Activities may include: Neuro-Doodling, Yoga/Mindful Movement, Guided Imagery Meditation, Meditative Music, and Mandalas.

                                                                Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                • VA.HS.7RE Recognize and articulate the importance of lifelong involvement and advocacy in the arts.
                                                                • MU.HS.3RE Assess how elements of music are used in a work to create images or evoke emotions.
                                                                • MU.HS.4RE Explain how the creative process is used in similar and different ways in the arts.

                                                                Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                • SEL.HS.D2.3.d Develop techniques to empower, encourage and affirm oneself and others, maintaining positive, healthy relationships.
                                                                • SEL.HS.B1.1.d Utilize self-management strategies to regulate thoughts, emotions and behaviors within the context of the situation.

                                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                                  meditation, mindfulness, reflection, relaxation, creativity, mental health, regulate, stretch

                                                                  Sustainable Agriculture (Best Suited for Highschool)

                                                                  August-June 

                                                                  On this journey, we’ll answer the question:  what exactly is sustainable agriculture?  Then, you lead the way as we go on a fictional quest to build your own sustainable farm!

                                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                  • ENV.ER.1: Energy resources
                                                                  • ENV.ER.4: Soil and land
                                                                  • ENV.GP.4: Sustainability
                                                                  • ENV.GP.7: Food production and availability

                                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                                  • HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.

                                                                  Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                  • Industrialization and Progressivism: The rise of corporations, heavy industry, mechanized farming and technological innovations transformed the American economy from an agrarian to an increasingly urban industrial society.
                                                                  • Social Transformations in the United States: Political debates focused on the extent of the role of government in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare and national security.
                                                                  • Achievements and Crises: Advances in technology, communication and transportation improved lives, but also had negative consequences.
                                                                  • Globalization: Environmental concerns, impacted by population growth and heightened by international competition for the world’s energy supplies, have resulted in a new environmental consciousness and a movement for the sustainability of the world’s resources.
                                                                  • Fundamentals of Economics: People cannot have all the goods and services they want and, as a result, must choose some things and give up others
                                                                  • Sustainability: Decisions about human activities made by individuals and societies have implications for both current and future.
                                                                  • Sustainability: Sustainability issues are interpreted and treated differently by people viewing them from various political, economic and cultural perspectives.
                                                                  • Technology: The development and use of technology influences economic, political, ethical and social issues.
                                                                  • Technology: Technologies inevitably involve trade-offs between costs and benefits. Decisions about the use of products and systems can result in intended and unintended consequences.
                                                                  • Environment and Society: Human modifications of the physical environment in one place often lead to changes in other places (e.g., construction of a dam provides downstream flood control, construction of a city by-pass reduces commercial activity in the city center, implementation of dry farming techniques in a region leads to new transportation links and hubs).
                                                                  • Environment and Society: Human societies use a variety of strategies to adapt to the opportunities and constraints presented by the physical environment (e.g., farming in flood plains and terraced farming, building hydroelectric plants by waterfalls and constructing hydroelectric dams, using solar panels as heat source and using extra insulation to retain heat).
                                                                  • Environment and Society: Physical processes influence the formation and distribution of renewable, nonrenewable, and flow resources (e.g., tectonic activity plays a role in the formation and location of fossil fuels, erosion plays a role in the formation of sedimentary rocks, rainfall patterns affect regional drainage patterns).

                                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                                  sustainability, agriculture, three pillars of sustainability, soil properties, conservation, ecology, eco monitoring, research, animal welfare

                                                                  Native Species Management

                                                                  August-June

                                                                  Students will experience green career opportunities that involve data, research and wildlife management. During this program, students will have the opportunity to survey the local habitat to look for native and invasive species. Take time to learn more about the beneficial qualities of our Ohio native flora and fauna. End the day with an invasive species removal service project. 

                                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                  • B.DI.1: Biodiversity - Species diversity
                                                                  • B.DI.2: Ecosystems - Equilibrium and disequilibrium
                                                                  • B.DI.3: Loss of Diversity - Invasive species
                                                                  • ENV.ES.1: Biosphere - Ecosystems (equilibrium, species interactions, stability)
                                                                  • ENV.ER.5: Wildlife and wilderness, wildlife and wilderness management, invasive species, introduced species
                                                                  • ENV.GP.5: Species depletion and extinction
                                                                  • ENV.GP.8: Deforestation and loss of biodiversity

                                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                                  • HS-LS2-6: Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem
                                                                  • HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity
                                                                  • HS-LS4-4: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.
                                                                  • HS-LS4-6:Create or revise a simulation to test a solution to mitigate adverse impacts of human activity on biodiversity.

                                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                                   Native species, invasive species, non-native species, biodiversity

                                                                  Ecological Inquiry

                                                                  August-June

                                                                  Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. Students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about the inquiry process.

                                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                  • SWK High School: Various science disciplines use diverse methods to obtain evidence and do not always use the same set of procedures to obtain and analyze data.
                                                                  • SHE High School: Science depends on curiosity, imagination, creativity and persistence.
                                                                  • SHE High School: Science and engineering are influenced by technological advances and society; technological advances and society are influenced by science and engineering.

                                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                                  • HS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.
                                                                  • HS-LS4-5. Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species, (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species.

                                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                                  observation, investigation, comparative question, data, analysis

                                                                  Introduction: CLICK HERE for a mushroom poster from  a Greenacres educator

                                                                  Introduction: CLICK HERE for a bird poster from a Greenacres educator

                                                                  These themed programs are designed to align with the state standards across multiple grade bands. These are ideal programs for groups containing students in several grade levels.

                                                                  • All
                                                                  • English Language Arts
                                                                  • Fine Arts
                                                                  • Math
                                                                  • Science
                                                                  • Social and Emotional Learning
                                                                  • Social Studies
                                                                  Meditative Arts

                                                                  August-June

                                                                  Using tools and practices centered around creativity, experience the calming effects of art, music, and mindful movement. This program focuses on the “whole student”--mind, body, and creative spirit–as we empower students with self-regulation strategies. All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                                  meditation, mindfulness, reflection, relaxation, creativity, mental health, regulate, stretch

                                                                  Greenacres Arts Center Presents: Live Performance Series – only available specific dates

                                                                  Greenacres is proud to bring the community together to support local Performers and Arts Organizations. Our Greenacres Arts Center Presents Series is your opportunity to experience live Music or Theatre performances in an intimate, educational concert setting. Have the opportunity to ask questions of the performers and delve deeper into the intricacies of the performance. The performance is always followed by hands-on learning activities in small groups facilitated by Greenacres Arts Educators. This family-based program requires tickets for each performance date. Please reach out to us for more information or to be added to our mailing list!

                                                                  Vocabulary:

                                                                  Live performance, audience, actor, musician, instrument, evaluation

                                                                  Step into Soil

                                                                  All life depends on soil. Come learn how this important building block impacts life around Greenacres, and how we create healthier soil through farming practices. We will also experience how soil scientists study the properties of soil.

                                                                  Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                  • 4.ESS.3: The surface of Earth changes due to erosion and deposition.
                                                                  • 4.PS.1: When objects break into smaller pieces, dissolve, or change state, the total amount of matter is conserved.
                                                                  • 6.ESS.5 Rocks, mineral and soils have common and practical uses.
                                                                  • 6.ESS.4 Soil is unconsolidated material that contains nutrient matter and weathered rock.

                                                                  NGSS Standards:

                                                                  • 2-ESS2-1. Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
                                                                  • 4-ESS2-1. Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.
                                                                  • 4-ESS2-2. Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features
                                                                  • MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services
                                                                  • MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
                                                                  • HS-ESS2-2. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.

                                                                  Ohio Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                                                  • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                                                  • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.

                                                                      Vocabulary:

                                                                      soil health, properties, erosion, deposition, matter, minerals, nutrient, weathering

                                                                      Inquiry on the Farm

                                                                      December - February

                                                                       Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. While spending time in the greenhouse and other growing spaces, even in winter, students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about farming through the inquiry process.

                                                                      Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                      • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                                                      • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations. 
                                                                      • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                                      • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                                                      NGSS Standards:

                                                                      • 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. 
                                                                      • 4-PS3-2.Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
                                                                      • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                                                      • 5-PS3-1:Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                                                      • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                                                      • MS - LS2-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
                                                                      • MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.  

                                                                      Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                                                      • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                                                      • Government - Civic Participation and Skills: Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good. Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration. Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy.
                                                                      • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.

                                                                      Vocabulary: Observation, Investigation, Comparative Question, Data, Analysis

                                                                      Farm Exploration

                                                                      This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Greenacres Farm.  We will focus on building age specific skills and apply them to learning about farming practices and the places where we farm.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more familiar with farming.

                                                                      Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                      • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                                                                      • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                                                                      • 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                                                      • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                                                                      • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                                                      • 7.LS.2 In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. Elements can be organized by properties

                                                                      NGSS Standards:

                                                                      • K-ESS3-1.Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                                                                      • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                                                      • 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
                                                                      • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                                                      • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                                                      • 4-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
                                                                      • Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                                                                      • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
                                                                      • MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                                                      • MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

                                                                      Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                      • History - Heritage: Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is today. The actions of individuals and groups have made a difference in the lives of others.
                                                                      • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                                                                      • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.
                                                                      • Economics- Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire.
                                                                      • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        farming, livestock, observation, senses, tools, living, nonliving, adaptations, soil, water, air, energy, produce, habitats, and ecosystems

                                                                        Arts in the Natural World Series: Paper

                                                                        August-June

                                                                        This program takes a sustainable spin on the papermaking process by creating paper out of scrap paper that would otherwise end up in a landfill or be recycled and never seen again. This is a hands-on program that encourages students to learn new skills and make sustainable choices. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us.

                                                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • VA.3.2PR Use appropriate visual art vocabulary during artmaking processes.
                                                                        • VA.3.1PR Demonstrate skill in the use of art processes.

                                                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                        • ESS.3.3 Some of Earth’s resources are limited.

                                                                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                        • SEL.C2. 3.b Perform activities that contribute to classroom, school, home and broader community

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        recycling, sustainability, pulp, mould & deckle, slurry, texture, awl, bone folder

                                                                        Arts Appreciation Series: Visual Art

                                                                        August-June

                                                                        Art evokes reactions. Do you ever find yourself liking or disliking a work of art, but you struggle to articulate why? Students will don the hat of “art critic” in this immersive program as we seek to build our art appreciation toolkit. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other.

                                                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • VA.3.1PE Observe and compare similar themes, subject matter and images in artworks from historical and contemporary eras.
                                                                        • VA.3.5PR Show increasing attention to the nuances of elements and principles of design when creating personal works of art.
                                                                        • VA.3.3RE Compare and contrast their opinions of a work of art with those of their peers.
                                                                        • VA.3.1RE Examine and describe how art and design principles are used by artists to create visual effects.

                                                                        Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                                                        • ELA.SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

                                                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                        • SS.GS.3.8 Communities may include diverse cultural groups.

                                                                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                        • SEL.C1. 2.b Identify and acknowledge others’ viewpoints, knowing that both sides do not have to agree but can still be respectful

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        portrait, opinion, art criticism, description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation

                                                                        Arts Appreciation Series: Music

                                                                        August-June

                                                                        This program provides time for your students to immerse themselves in the world of music. Exploring different musical genres, styles, and experiences students will have a hands-on learning experience designed to cultivate an appreciation for music in their lives. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other.

                                                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • MUS.2.1RE Explain how music is used for a variety of purposes and occasions.
                                                                        • MUS.2.3CE Listen to and identify music of various styles, composers, periods and cultures.

                                                                        Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                                                        • ELA.SL.2.4 Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences.

                                                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                        • SS.GS.2.9 Interactions among cultures lead to sharing ways of life.

                                                                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                        • SEL.A2. 1.a Identify personal interests and qualities.
                                                                        • SEL.B3. 2.a Explain how practice improves performance of a skill and can help in overcoming a challenge or setback.

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        appreciate, styles, genres, instruments, performance, opinion, preference

                                                                        Arts in the Natural World Series: Ephemeral Art

                                                                        March - October

                                                                        Ephemeral Art, or Environmental Art, is all about how we can create art outside that leaves no negative environmental impact. Immerse yourself in the natural world and discover how to use your surroundings to create art with mediums you may not have considered before. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June).

                                                                         All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • VA.1.3RE Share their artmaking processes with peers.
                                                                        • VA.1.2PR Invent imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

                                                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                        • PS.1.1 Properties of objects and materials can change.

                                                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                        • SS.Gov.1.9 Collaboration requires group members to respect the rights and opinions of others.

                                                                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                        • SEL.D1. 2.a Practice giving and receiving feedback in a respectful way.

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        ephemeral art, environmental art, natural materials, decompose, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, Richard Schilling, Andy Goldsworthy

                                                                        Arts in the Natural World Series: Documentations of Nature

                                                                        April - October

                                                                        Learn how to document nature from an artist's perspective. This program is designed to encourage your students to observe the little things surrounding them; from the colors and textures of the plants in our gardens to the sounds and smells found on our trails. This program may even present the option to incorporate sound and/or video recording technologies. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us.

                                                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • VA.5.1PR Integrate observational and technical skills to strengthen artmaking
                                                                        • MU.5.3RE Describe how the process of learning in music connects to learning in other arts and other subject areas.

                                                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                        • PS.5.1.PS.2 Light and sound are forms of energy that behave in predictable ways.

                                                                        Ohio Technology Standards:

                                                                        • DT.3-5.3.b. Explore and document connections between technology and other fields of study.

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        documentation, recording, observation, color, sound, scent, senses

                                                                        Art Appreciation Series: Gallery Experience

                                                                        August-June

                                                                        Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum or art gallery? Students will spend the day with the Arts Educators learning the ins and outs of working at an art gallery and trying their own hand at collaborating, creating, curating, and designing art exhibits. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other. This program is ideal for a 3-4 hour program.

                                                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • VA.5.1.PE Understand that the context of an art object has an effect on how that object is perceived.
                                                                        • VA.5.2.PE Identify and communicate how historical and cultural contexts influence ideas that inform artists.

                                                                        Ohio Engineering Standards:

                                                                        • Tech.DT.3-5.2.b. Plan and implement a design process: identify a problem, think about ways to solve the problem, develop possible solutions, test and evaluate solution(s), present a possible solution, and redesign to improve the solution.
                                                                        • Tech.DT.3-5.3.c. Identify a product and describe how people from different disciplines combined their skills in the design and production of the product

                                                                        Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                        • SEL.A4. 2.b Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete a range of tasks and address challenges while expressing positive attitudes towards self

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        curator, gallery, exhibition, design, docent, collection, painting, context

                                                                        Arts in the Natural World Series: Clay

                                                                        April - October

                                                                        From the creek to the art studio, this program explores all things clay! Students will learn the procedures of hiking to the creek to harvest clay from natural creek beds and processing it in an art studio. This is a hands-on program that includes a hike uphill, so come prepared to get your hands dirty and your body moving! Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June).

                                                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • VA.4.2PR Experiment with art materials by using them in unexpected and creative ways to express ideas and convey meaning.
                                                                        • VA.4.4PR Demonstrate motivation, independence and persistence during studio practices to complete artworks.

                                                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                        • ESS.4.1 Earth’s surface has specific characteristics and landforms that can be identified.

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        clay, natural resource, artistic medium, clay processing, hand building, wheel throwing, slip, plastic, leatherhard, bone dry, bisqueware, glazeware, Rookwood

                                                                        Seasonal Food on the Farm

                                                                        August-June

                                                                        Every season is a different experience when you are on the farm!  Come explore what the current season has to offer for life here.

                                                                        Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                        • K.ESS.1: Weather changes are long-term and short-term.
                                                                        • 1.LS.2: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.
                                                                        • 2.ESS.3: Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.
                                                                        • 3.LS.3: Plants and animals have life cycles that are part of their adaptations for survival in their natural environments.
                                                                        • 4.LS.1: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.

                                                                        NGSS Standards:

                                                                        • K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
                                                                        • 2-ESS1-1. Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
                                                                        • 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
                                                                        • MS-ESS2-6. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.
                                                                        • HS-ESS2-2. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.

                                                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards (K-8):

                                                                        • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs
                                                                        • Economics - Scarcity: There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire
                                                                        • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                                                                        Vocabulary:

                                                                        farm, weather, season, fall, winter, summer, spring, temperature

                                                                        The Artist’s Tool Box

                                                                        August-June

                                                                        Just as a scientist applies the scientific method to conduct experiments, artists utilize the 5 step creative process: preparation, incubation, illumination, evaluation, and verification. Work your way through the creative process and how to develop your own skills through the arts at Greenacres. We will create a work of art based on a theme or topic, which could be customized to content relevant to your classroom or your school community. This program is easily customizable for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                                        All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                        Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                        • TH.6.5CE Compare and contrast the creative processes of other art forms (e.g., dance, music, visual and media arts) to those of drama and theatre.
                                                                        • MU.6.6RE Explain and apply skills developed in music (e.g., critical thinking, collaboration) to other disciplines.
                                                                        • VA.7.2PR Manipulate materials, tools and techno

                                                                        Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                        • SS.Gov.7 Analyzing individual and group perspectives is essential to understanding historic and contemporary issues. Opportunities for civic engagement exist for students to connect real-world issues and events to classroom learning.

                                                                         

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          scientific method, creative process, preparation, incubation, illumination, evaluation, verification

                                                                          Sustainable Agriculture (Best Suited for Highschool)

                                                                          August-June 

                                                                          On this journey, we’ll answer the question:  what exactly is sustainable agriculture?  Then, you lead the way as we go on a fictional quest to build your own sustainable farm!

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • ENV.ER.1: Energy resources
                                                                          • ENV.ER.4: Soil and land
                                                                          • ENV.GP.4: Sustainability
                                                                          • ENV.GP.7: Food production and availability

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          • HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.

                                                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                          • Industrialization and Progressivism: The rise of corporations, heavy industry, mechanized farming and technological innovations transformed the American economy from an agrarian to an increasingly urban industrial society.
                                                                          • Social Transformations in the United States: Political debates focused on the extent of the role of government in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare and national security.
                                                                          • Achievements and Crises: Advances in technology, communication and transportation improved lives, but also had negative consequences.
                                                                          • Globalization: Environmental concerns, impacted by population growth and heightened by international competition for the world’s energy supplies, have resulted in a new environmental consciousness and a movement for the sustainability of the world’s resources.
                                                                          • Fundamentals of Economics: People cannot have all the goods and services they want and, as a result, must choose some things and give up others
                                                                          • Sustainability: Decisions about human activities made by individuals and societies have implications for both current and future.
                                                                          • Sustainability: Sustainability issues are interpreted and treated differently by people viewing them from various political, economic and cultural perspectives.
                                                                          • Technology: The development and use of technology influences economic, political, ethical and social issues.
                                                                          • Technology: Technologies inevitably involve trade-offs between costs and benefits. Decisions about the use of products and systems can result in intended and unintended consequences.
                                                                          • Environment and Society: Human modifications of the physical environment in one place often lead to changes in other places (e.g., construction of a dam provides downstream flood control, construction of a city by-pass reduces commercial activity in the city center, implementation of dry farming techniques in a region leads to new transportation links and hubs).
                                                                          • Environment and Society: Human societies use a variety of strategies to adapt to the opportunities and constraints presented by the physical environment (e.g., farming in flood plains and terraced farming, building hydroelectric plants by waterfalls and constructing hydroelectric dams, using solar panels as heat source and using extra insulation to retain heat).
                                                                          • Environment and Society: Physical processes influence the formation and distribution of renewable, nonrenewable, and flow resources (e.g., tectonic activity plays a role in the formation and location of fossil fuels, erosion plays a role in the formation of sedimentary rocks, rainfall patterns affect regional drainage patterns).

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          sustainability, agriculture, three pillars of sustainability, soil properties, conservation, ecology, eco monitoring, research, animal welfare

                                                                          Life Cycles on the Farm

                                                                          August-June 

                                                                          What makes a fruit a fruit? Why do farmers select the livestock and plants they grow? Join us for a look around the farm and see for yourself! 

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                                                                          • 1.LS.2: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.
                                                                          • 2.LS.2: All organisms alive today result from their ancestors, some of which may be extinct. Not all kinds of organisms that lived in the past are represented by living organisms today.
                                                                          • 3.LS.1: Offspring resemble their parents and each other.
                                                                          • 4.LS.1 Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.
                                                                          • 5.LS.2: All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy.
                                                                          • 6.LS.4: Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function.

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          • K-ESS3-1. Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
                                                                          • 1-LS1-2. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
                                                                          • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                                                          • 3-LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
                                                                          • 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                                                                          • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment
                                                                          • MS-LS1-4. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
                                                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards (K-8):
                                                                          • Economics - Economic Decision Making and Skills: Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision-making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems.

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          Life cycle, stages, living, offspring, parent, organism

                                                                          Power of the Sun

                                                                          December - February

                                                                           The sun, and its energy, is essential to many of the living things on a farm and may even influence more than first meets the eye! While spending time in our Greenhouse and other winter growing areas, we will see first hand the sun at work to overcome any obstacle, like winter. 

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • K.ESS.2: The moon, sun and stars can be observed at different times of the day or night.
                                                                          • 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                                                                          • 2.ESS.3: Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.
                                                                          • 3.PS.3: Heat, electrical energy, light, sound and magnetic energy are forms of energy.
                                                                          • 4.LS.1: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.
                                                                          • 5.ESS.3 Most of the cycles and patterns of motion between the Earth and sun are predictable.
                                                                          • 6.ESS.4 Soil is unconsolidated material that contains nutrient matter and weathered rock.
                                                                          • 7.ESS.5 The relative positions of Earth and the sun cause patterns we call seasons.

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          • 1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
                                                                          • 1-ESS1-1. Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
                                                                          • 2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
                                                                          • 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
                                                                          • 4-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity. Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.
                                                                          • 5-PS3-1 Energy. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
                                                                          • 5-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.
                                                                          • MS-ESS2-1 Earth's Systems. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
                                                                          • MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
                                                                          • MS-ESS2-6. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.

                                                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                          • Geography - Spatial Thinking and Skills: Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis.
                                                                          • Geography - Places and Regions: A place is a location having distinctive characteristics, which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. A region is an area with one or more common characteristics, which give it a measure of homogeneity and make it different from surrounding areas. Regions and places are human constructs.
                                                                          • Economics - Production and Consumption: Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services.

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          Sun, energy, greenhouse, daylight, observation

                                                                          Arts Appreciation Series: Art Criticism

                                                                          April-November

                                                                          Creating and observing art is part of the human experience. Do you ever find yourself liking or disliking a work of art, but you struggle to articulate why? Have you ever thought about how our experiences in the 21st century affect the way we perceive art? Students will don the hat of “art critic” in this immersive program as we build our art appreciation toolkit. This program is easily customizable for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade arts and core standards.

                                                                          All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                          • VA.7.3RE Interpret selected artworks and synthesize their interpretations with the interpretations of others.

                                                                          Ohio English Language Standards:

                                                                          • SL.6.1/SL.7.1/SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 /7/8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

                                                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                          • 7.SS.Geography.13 Geographic factors promote or impede the movement of people, products and ideas.

                                                                          Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                          • SEL.A1. 2.c Explain that emotions may vary based on the situation, including people and places

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          painting, ceramics, Rookwood Pottery, art history, art criticism, gallery, curator, Feldman Method, description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation

                                                                          Cincinnati’s Stories

                                                                          August-June

                                                                          The Greenacres Arts Center shares a glimpse of Cincinnati’s rich and exciting history each season with a different local story. Join us for the day and walk away with pride for Cincinnati’s rich history, culture, and arts! Fall: Louis and Louise Dieterle Nippert, who founded Greenacres and left positive impacts all over the Queen City. Winter: Rookwood Pottery and Greenacres Arts Center’s connection to it. Spring: The history of The Camargo Hunt and Julius Fleischmann Jr., who built and lived in what is now the Arts Center.

                                                                           All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                          • VA.4.1PEUse sensory details and descriptive language to identify and describe universal themes, subject matter and ideas expressed across arts disciplines.
                                                                          • MU.4.1RE Explain how the elements and subject matter of music connect with disciplines outside the arts.

                                                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                          • SS.Geo.4.12 People have modified the environment throughout history resulting in both positive and negative consequences in Ohio and the United States.
                                                                          • SS.Geo.4.13 The population of the United States has changed over time, becoming more diverse (e.g., racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious). Ohio’s population has become increasingly reflective of the multicultural diversity of the United States.

                                                                          Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                          • SEL.C2. 1.b Identify reasons for making positive contributions to the school and community

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          historical, context, environment, impact, community, Cincinnati, Rookwood, Fleischmann, Camargo, Nippert

                                                                          Art Appreciation Series: Theatre

                                                                          August-June

                                                                          The art of theatre incorporates skills that we all need: collaboration, listening, patience, bravery, compassion, and creativity. If your students enjoy being expressive, join us at the Arts Center for a chance to develop characters, use real scripts, and be exposed to the artful thought that goes into every aspect of a piece of theatre. Programs in the Arts Appreciation Series encourage students to practice their communication skills, particularly oral communication, through intentional opportunities for speaking about and engaging with the arts and each other.

                                                                          All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                          Fine Arts Standards:

                                                                          • TH.4.1PR Create the movement and voice of a character to convey the character’s decisions, actions and motivation.
                                                                          • TH.4.2PR Manipulate voice, movement, space, design and physical objects to communicate thoughts, feelings and ideas in both improvised and scripted activities.
                                                                          • TH.4.3RE Explain how a theatrical experience (e.g., live theatre production, film, video and media) impacts its audience.

                                                                          Ohio English Language Arts Standards:

                                                                          • ELA.4.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

                                                                          Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                          • SEL.C4. 1.b Identify others’ reactions by tone of voice, body language and facial expressions

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          given circumstances, director, project, scenes, comedy, tragedy

                                                                          Arts in the Natural World Series: Exploring Natural Materials

                                                                          August-June

                                                                          Nature provides endless inspiration for expression. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we experiment with natural materials and our creativity! Programs in the Arts in the Natural World Series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June).

                                                                          All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

                                                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                          • SS.2.8 Cultures develop in unique ways, in part through the influence of the physical environment.

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • Sci.2.LS.1 Living things cause changes on Earth.

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          • 2-PS1-1 Matter and Its Interactions: Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

                                                                          Social and Emotional Learning Standards:

                                                                          • SEL.A4. 2.a Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete simple tasks and challenges independently, while expressing positive attitudes towards self.

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          nature, resources, materials, produce, imagination, inspiration

                                                                          Wildlife Tracking

                                                                          August - June

                                                                          In and around Greenacres, animals are busy even when we are not watching. Tracks, scat, and chewed nuts and twigs are examples of signs of animals that allow us to know that an animal has been to a given spot. Students will use evidence of animals we find to piece together the story of all their secret activities.

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.
                                                                          • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.
                                                                          • LS Grade 1: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.
                                                                          • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                                                          • LS Grade 3: Individuals of the same kind differ in their traits and sometimes the differences give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing.
                                                                          • LS Grade 5: All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy.
                                                                          • LS Grade 7: Matter is transferred continuously between one organism to another and between organisms and their physical environments.

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          • 3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
                                                                          • 3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms
                                                                          • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                                                          • 3.ESS.2: Earth’s resources can be used for energy.

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          sign, scat, track, evidence, adaptation, survival, habitat

                                                                          Video Introduction:  CLICK HERE for a tracking video with a Greenacres educator

                                                                          Survival: Fire or Food or Shelter

                                                                          August - June

                                                                          Choose a survival focus area and come for one program or plan to attend the entire series. Join us as we build confidence in primitive living skills.

                                                                          Shelter:  We will take a cue from the animals who call Greenacres home as we build our shelters.  

                                                                          Fire:  Learn what it takes to build a fire and then gather around it to share stories. 

                                                                          Food:  From the fish in our Greenacres’ pond to the forests, learn what the land could provide for you in a survival situation (this will not involve tasting).

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Exploration leads to observation. Observation leads to questions.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Natural events happen today as they happened in the past.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Events happen in regular patterns and cycles in the natural world.
                                                                          • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                                          • SWK Grade 3-5: Science assumes that objects and events occur in consistent patterns that are understandable through measurement and observation.
                                                                          • SIPA Grade 6-8: Apply knowledge of science content to real-world challenges.

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                                                          • 3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
                                                                          • MS-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success. 

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          awareness, exploration, observation, primitive

                                                                          Video Introduction:  CLICK HERE for a shelter video with a Greenacres educator

                                                                          Nature Journaling

                                                                          August - June

                                                                          By combining nature exploration with journaling, students will gain a deeper understanding of the observations we make while experiencing nature at Greenacres. Journaling allows us to slow down, take in more of our surroundings, and notice more. This program works well as a series or as an individual field trip.

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Exploration leads to observation. Observation leads to questions.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Natural events happen today as they happened in the past.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Events happen in regular patterns and cycles in the natural world.
                                                                          • K.PS.1: Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.
                                                                          • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                                          • SWK Grade 3-5: Science assumes that objects and events occur in consistent patterns that are understandable through measurement and observation.
                                                                          • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          •  K-2-ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
                                                                          • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

                                                                          Vocabulary:

                                                                          observation, inference

                                                                          Introduction: CLICK HERE for a poster from a Greenacres educator

                                                                          Nature Exploration

                                                                          August - June

                                                                          This program engages students in a hands-on exploration of Ohio’s natural areas.  We’ll focus on building observation skills and applying them to learning about our environment.  This is an ideal program for a first time visit to Greenacres or for students to become more comfortable in nature.

                                                                          Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: The world is discovered through exploration.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Exploration leads to observation. Observation leads to questions.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Natural events happen today as they happened in the past.
                                                                          • SWK Grade K-2: Events happen in regular patterns and cycles in the natural world.
                                                                          • K.PS.1: Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.
                                                                          • K.PS.2: Some objects and materials can be made to vibrate and produce sound.
                                                                          • 3.LS.2: Individuals of the same kind of organism differ in their inherited traits. These differences give some individuals an advantage in surviving and/or reproducing.
                                                                          • 4.LS.1: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.
                                                                          • 5.LS.1 Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                                                          • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                                          • SWK Grade 3-5: Science assumes that objects and events occur in consistent patterns that are understandable through measurement and observation.
                                                                          • SIPA Grade 6-8: Apply knowledge of science content to real-world challenges.

                                                                          NGSS Standards:

                                                                          • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                                                          • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                                                          • 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

                                                                          Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                          •  SS Grade 5: Geography- Political, environmental, social and economic factors cause people, products and ideas to move from place to place in the Western Hemisphere and results in diversity.

                                                                            Vocabulary:

                                                                            observation, senses, living, nonliving, adaptations

                                                                            Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for exploration video with a Greenacres educator

                                                                            Maple Syrup

                                                                            January 29 – February 23

                                                                            Maple sugaring is the tradition of making maple syrup from sap gathered from maple trees in late winter/early spring.  Many animals (and people) are benefited by using the sap of the maple trees. Plan to visit our sugar bush at Greenacres as you experience with your senses how maple sap is turned into syrup. (January 29 – February 23, 2024)

                                                                            Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                            • SIPA Grade K-2: Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
                                                                            • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                                            • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                                            • LS Grade K: Living things have specific characteristics and traits.
                                                                            • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.
                                                                            • ESS Grade 1: Weather changes are long-term and short-term.
                                                                            • ESS Grade 1: The sun is the principal source of energy.
                                                                            • ESS Grade 1: Water on Earth is present in many forms.
                                                                            • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.
                                                                            • LS Grade 1: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.
                                                                            • ESS Grade 2: Long and short term changes weather changes occur due to changes in energy.
                                                                            • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on earth.
                                                                            • LS Grade 3: Individuals of the same kind of organism differ in their inherited traits. These differences give some individuals an advantage in surviving and or reproducing.
                                                                            • LS Grade 4: Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial and sometimes harmful.
                                                                            • SS Grade 4: Geography- The economic development of the United States continues to influence and be influenced by agriculture, industry and natural resources in Ohio.
                                                                            • LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem. All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy.
                                                                            • SS Grade 5: History- Early Indian civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Mississippian) existed in the Western Hemisphere prior to the arrival of Europeans. These civilizations had developed unique governments, social structures, religions, technologies, and agricultural practices.
                                                                            • SS Grade 6: Economics- When selecting items to buy, individuals can weigh costs and benefits and compare the price and quality of available goods and services.
                                                                            • LS Grade 7:  Energy flows and matter is transferred continuously from one organism to another and between organisms and their physical environments.

                                                                            NGSS Standards:

                                                                            • K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
                                                                            • 1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
                                                                            • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                                                            • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.

                                                                            Ohio Social Studies Standards:

                                                                            • SS Grade 4: Geography- The economic development of the United States continues to influence and be influenced by agriculture, industry and natural resources in Ohio.
                                                                            • SS Grade 5: History- Early Indian civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Mississippian) existed in the Western Hemisphere prior to the arrival of Europeans. These civilizations had developed unique governments, social structures, religions, technologies, and agricultural practices.
                                                                            • SS Grade 6: Economics- When selecting items to buy, individuals can weigh costs and benefits and compare the price and quality of available goods and services.

                                                                              Vocabulary: Spiles, sap, Gallons, Sugar Shack, Sugar Bush, Evaporation, Tap, Sapsucker

                                                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for Maple video with a Greenacres educator

                                                                              Life at the Pond or Stream

                                                                              April-October

                                                                              Choose an aquatic focus area: Life at the Pond or Life at the Stream. Ponds and streams are essential resources to many Ohio plants and animals, including humans.  Take time to discover our local waterways at Greenacres and make observations as we look for plants and animals that call them home.

                                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                              • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.
                                                                              • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.  
                                                                              • LS Grade 1: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.
                                                                              • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                                                              • LS Grade 3: Offspring resemble their parents and each other.
                                                                              • LS Grade 4: Changes in an organism's environment are sometimes beneficial to survival and sometimes harmful.
                                                                              • LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                                                              • LS Grade 5: All of the processes that take place within an organism require energy.

                                                                              NGSS Standards:

                                                                              • K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
                                                                              • K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
                                                                              • 1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
                                                                              • LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                                                              • 2-ESS2-3. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid

                                                                              Vocabulary: Observation, Fossil, Limestone, Shale, Erosion, Deposition, Clay, Invertebrate, Habitat, Adaptations, Life Cycles

                                                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a pond video with a Greenacres educator

                                                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for stream video with a Greenacres educator

                                                                              All about Birds

                                                                              August-June

                                                                              Birds are perhaps the easiest wildlife to observe. Birds have many unique adaptations, which allows them to be found in many different habitats. We'll use our observation skills to find birds of all shapes, sizes, and colors as we hike around Greenacres.

                                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                              • LS Grade K: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.
                                                                              • LS Grade 1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment. 
                                                                              • LS Grade 1: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.
                                                                              • LS Grade 2: Living things cause changes on Earth.
                                                                              • LS Grade 3: Offspring resemble their parents and each other.
                                                                              • LS Grade 4: Changes in an organism's environment are sometimes beneficial to survival and sometimes harmful.
                                                                              • LS Grade 5: Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
                                                                              • LS Grade 5: All of the processes that take place within an organism require energy.
                                                                              • LS Grade 7: In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors.
                                                                              • LS Grade 8: The characteristics of an organism are a result of inherited traits received from parent(s).

                                                                              NGSS Standards:

                                                                              • K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
                                                                              • 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
                                                                              • 3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms
                                                                              • 3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
                                                                              • 3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment
                                                                              • 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
                                                                              • MS-LS2-4. Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
                                                                              • MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

                                                                              Vocabulary: Observation, Habitat, Evidence, Adaptation, Trait, Behavior

                                                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a bird video with a Greenacres educator

                                                                              Inquiry in Nature

                                                                              August-June

                                                                              Scientific inquiry is a way of doing science that includes making observations, forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. Students will design and conduct a simple investigation to learn about the inquiry process.

                                                                              Ohio Science Standards:

                                                                              • SIPA Grade K-2: Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
                                                                              • SIPA Grade 3-5: Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific investigations.
                                                                              • SWK Grade 3-5: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations. 
                                                                              • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on evidence from experimentation and observations.
                                                                              • SWK Grade 6-8: Science is a continual process and the body of scientific knowledge continues to grow and change.

                                                                              NGSS Standards:

                                                                              • K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
                                                                              • 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
                                                                              • 5-ESS3-1 Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
                                                                              • MS - LS2-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.

                                                                              Vocabulary: Observation, Investigation, Comparative Question, Data, Analysis

                                                                              Video Introduction: CLICK HERE for a Inquiry video with a Greenacres educator

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                                                                              The Greenacres Education Team is committed to creating exceptional field trip experiences for each and every visitor we serve. In collaboration with classroom teachers we build customized, hands-on interactive experiences aligned with grade-level academic learning standards. If you would like to customize one of our existing programs or would like to discuss a program that you have in mind, please use the contact form below.

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