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Due to recent CBEEN program funding changes, we will now offer price options for Wild Voices for Kids programs.
Please select the price option that suits your needs, knowing that some schools don’t have access to the financial resources that others do.
We ask that teachers ensure that a program does not violate their school and/or district policies before booking. It is the responsibility of the teacher to confirm program suitability and communicate needs and questions to the Community Educator.
We continue to have a COVID-19 policy in place and teachers booking programs are expected to read this plan in advance of their program to understand our policies and practices around offering programs.
Questions about the policy may be directed to the Wild Voices Program Manager at wildvoices@cbeen.org
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Build a Bug!: Intro to Aquatic Macroinvertebrates - not bookable until Sept 2023
| Bookable Type(s) | In Class/School Yard (1 - 1.5 hr) |
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| Duration | 1.5 Hours |
| Location | in-class |
| Contact This Presenter | janer.lavender@gmail.com |
**Please note that this program is not bookable until Sept 2023**
About the Program
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are small animals without backbones that live in water and are big enough to see with the naked eye. Because they are fascinating creatures, students will be introduced to their physiology, adaptations, and feeding habitats.
Students get to dress up in a bug costume while learning about their unique adaptations. A fun game of Simon Says will teach students feeding habits for each bug. Students will also try to match the main body parts of a bug, as well as the corresponding larva or nymph to the correct adult through fun games. Where possible, live samples of marcoinvertebrates will be brought to the classroom for students to identify and explore.
This program is an introduction for my half-day field study.
About the Community Educator
Jane is a trained ecologist with a passion for botany, and aquatic ecosystems and the living things within. She spent 10 years homesteading in the small town of Argenta in North Kootenay Lake. She now lives in Nelson with her family.
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| Tags: | Ecosystems / Wildlife, Water |
| Seasons: | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Grade Levels: | Intermediate (4-6), Primary (K-3) |
| School Districts: | Independent, SD8 |
Testimonials:
"The educator was very knowledgeable and had some great, age appropriate material. As she becomes more familiar with the school setting, the management of the kids students will become easier." - Maureen Leathwood
Program Price Options:
Due to recent CBEEN program funding changes, CBEEN will now offer price options for Wild Voices for Kids programs. Please select the price option that suits your needs, knowing that some schools don’t have access to the financial resources that others do. The following price options are available:
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Non-subsidized: Please select this option if you can access funds to pay the full price for this program. By selecting this option, this will allow us to offer more subsidized programs to those schools who don’t have the same support as you might. An unlimited number of programs are available at this payment level.
- In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hours = $250
- Half-day field study = $390
- Full-day field study = $595
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Slightly Subsidized: Please select this option if you need a bit of support in paying for your program. CBEEN has secured some grant funding to support this option. An unlimited number of programs are available at this payment level.
- In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hrs = $150
- Half-day field study = $250
- Full-day field study = $350
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Heavily Subsidized: Please select this option if you need a lot of support in helping to make programs happen in your school. CBEEN has secured funding to allow a limited number of classes to access two heavily subsidized programs/class/year.
- In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hrs = $75
- Half-day field study = $125
- Full-day field study = $175
- Fully Subsidized: Please select this option if you have no means of accessing funding for a program. CBEEN has secured funding to allow a limited number of classes to access one totally subsidized program/class/year.