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27 Feb 2025

Maple and the Arts

August-June

The arts at Greenacres often use a creative lens to understand science, nature, and its processes. In this program, we will explore the Maple Syrup process through the perspective of art making and storytelling. Expect music, acting, and creativity! This program is best suited for students ages 5-9. This program is an ideal companion to our Maple Syrup Program. All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

Vocabulary:

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

27 Feb 2025

Paper’s (re)Purpose + Nature Recycling

August-June

We use paper in countless ways each day – from writing a note to drying our hands. The amount of paper we use leads to large quantities of paper waste sent to landfill or recycled and never seen again. In nature, materials are recycled through a variety of processes with the help of fungus, bacteria, and invertebrates. In this program, we explore sustainability by repurposing scraps into new paper that can be used in artistic practice and uncover the similarities and differences between natural and human recycling. This hands-on experience encourages students to learn new skills and make sustainable choices. This program is best suited for students ages 9 and up. All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

Vocabulary:

recycling, sustainability, purpose, mould & deckle, texture, decomposer, cycle

12 Feb 2025

Careers on the Farm: Working Together

August-June

Join us on the farm to learn more about agricultural careers.  Students will explore garden and equine job skills as well as discover the power of team building in a collaborative work environment. 

Agricultural and Environmental Systems Content Standards:

  • 1.1.1. Identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in careers.
  • 1.1.2. Identify the scope of career opportunities and the requirements for education, training, certification, licensure, and experience.
  • 1.1.6. Explain the importance of work ethic, accountability, and responsibility and demonstrate associated behaviors in fulfilling personal, community, and workplace roles.
  • 1.1.7. Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to work-related issues when making decisions and formulating solutions.
  • 1.1.8. Identify the correlation between emotions, behavior, and appearance and manage those to establish and maintain professionalism.
  • 1.1.9. Give and receive constructive feedback to improve work habits.

Animal Science, Outcome 2.3 Care and Management:

  • 2.3.1. Identify species-specific terminology (gender, age, reproductive status).
  • 2.3.3. Determine the biotic and abiotic factors (e.g. air, ventilation) that impact the animal’s environment.
  • 2.3.8. Evaluate and perform animal care procedures aligned with industry standards throughout the life of the animal.
  • 2.3.9. Monitor and evaluate the quality of an animal’s habitat and implement corrective methods as needed.

Ohio Standards:

  • Financial Literacy.
    •  3. Competencies (knowledge and skills), commitment (motivation and enthusiasm), competition (globalization and automation), training, work ethic, abilities and attitude are all factors impacting one’s earning potential and employability.

    Vocabulary:

    careers, accountability, responsibility, training, certification, licensure, biotic and abiotic factors, globalization, automation, employability

    11 Feb 2025

    Careers on the Farm: Garden

    August-June

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful garden?  What skills or experience are needed to become a farmer?  Explore with us to learn what farmers do day-to-day to keep the flowers and vegetables growing in our production garden.  Students will gain insight into this career to explore their own options for the future!    

    Agricultural and Environmental Systems Content Standards:

    • 1.1.1. Identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in careers.
    • 6.1.4. Identify and describe factors (e.g., climate, soil texture, mineralogy, soil organisms, drainage co-efficient, land use, vegetation types, management practices) affecting organic matter and its function in soil quality.

    Ohio Standards:

    • Financial Literacy
      • 3. Competencies (knowledge and skills), commitment (motivation and enthusiasm), competition (globalization and automation), training, work ethic, abilities and attitude are all factors impacting one’s earning potential and employability.

    Indiana and 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.

    Ohio Social Studies Standards:

    • Economics and Financial Literacy – Working and Earning: Income is determined by many factors including individual skills and abilities, work ethic and market conditions
    • Geography – 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).

    Vocabulary:

    Production Garden, Garden Manager, Garden Field Coordinator, Garden Apprentice, Harvest, Ley Rotation, Greenhouse, Agriculture   n

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