Introduction to the Estuary
Time: 45 minutes
All Grades
A slide presentation and age appropriate activities provide an introduction to the values and functions of the estuary. This is also helpful as an introductory activity for an onsite visit. Slides present an overview of the plants and animals of the estuary and give an introduction to the Reserve and its surrounding property. The instructor will bring plants and animals to the classroom depending on their availability.
Horseshoe Crabs
Time: 30-45 minutes
All Grades
Learn about Delaware’s oldest and most interesting creature, the horseshoe crab. A St. Jones naturalist will discuss the horseshoe crab’s anatomy, life history, ecological and economic importance, and the possible reasons of their recent decline. Live horseshoe crabs will be included depending on their seasonal availability.
Non-Point Source Pollution/ Watersheds
Time: 1 hour
Grades: 4-8
Students will learn to identify non-point source pollution and understand their effects on the overall health of a watershed. Pollution prevention techniques will be discussed so that students may begin to take action themselves. The watershed program takes an in-depth look at watersheds and non-point source pollution. Students will learn how pollution enters the watershed and what types of pollution are most harmful.
