Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Pond Peeking

Students will discover the scarcity and importance of water. After learning to use an identification key they will dip into the water to investigate and identify the pond invertebrates.

Grades 5-6
Time of Year Spring, fall
Length of Program 1 3/4 hours
Maximum Number of Students 30
Preferred Adult/Student Ratio 1/10
Fees  

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

This program addresses the following academic standards:

Environmental Education

  • B.8.8 Explain interactions among organisms

Science

  • F.8.2 Show how organisms have adapted structures

See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table (PDF, 18KB) format.

Special Instructions

Please make sure students are dressed appropriately and are wearing nametags.

Additional Resources

A pre-trip packet with confirmation letter, pre-activities, and field trip tips will be sent to contact teacher before the trip. Please share with all teachers involved.

Contact

Beth Goeppinger
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
Phone (262) 878-5607
Fax (262) 878-5615

Last Revised: Monday April 20 2009