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Water Rocks! Launches New Pollinator Classroom Presentation
Iowa Ag Connection - 12/17/2018
A new Water Rocks! presentation for upper-elementary and middle school classrooms is ready to make its debut. The Power of Pollinators, a module developed with assistance and input from Iowa State University specialists and classroom teachers across Iowa, was piloted by Water Rocks! with Turkey Valley Schools fourth and fifth grade classes.
"Turkey Valley Schools have shown leadership in conservation thinking through the establishment of native prairie and butterfly garden projects, and inclusion of critical conservation lessons in multiple grade levels across the district," said Ann Staudt, director of Water Rocks!. "The pilot experience allowed us to learn as much as we taught. The teachers and students were very motivated to help fine-tune the learning modules."
Water Rocks! classroom education modules are designed primarily for grades four through seven. Content is adjusted in collaboration with each classroom teacher to ensure the best outcomes. And, each module is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
"The Water Rocks! team really grabbed the attention of the students and helped them quickly learn new vocabulary and scientific concepts in a high-energy and fun way," said Robyn Vsetecka, fourth grade teacher at Turkey Valley Schools. "They covered a lot of ground, but the approach wasn't overwhelming for those students unfamiliar with pollinators, yet still informative and engaging for the ones who already had some experience."
The Pollinator module uses a variety of visual aids, interactive games and on-your-feet activities, to facilitate age- and grade-appropriate learning for all learners. Favorites among the students were the Pollinator Jenga game, Monarch Migration Madness game, and seeing bee houses.
"We were delighted to see the students' faces light up when we helped them realize that each could make an impact on supporting pollinators by doing things as simple as planting wildflowers or even adding potted plants on a patio or balcony," noted Staudt.
To learn more about Water Rocks! classroom education modules, or to request a free school visit, please go to https://www.waterrocks.org/classroom-visits/.
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