ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT CLARENCE SCHOCK MEMORIAL PARK AT GOVERNOR DICK School Programs

 

Procedure to schedule a program at the Gov. Dick Environmental Center…

l. To help defray the cost of preparing and presenting school programs we are now charging a $2 fee per child. Teachers and chaperones are welcome at no charge.

2. Have several dates available and know your time schedule of arrival and departure.

3. Have basic information available including group size, grade level, special needs, and topics you would like to cover..

4. Contact the Center at (717)964-3808 to reserve a date. Office hours are Thurs.-Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 1-4 (March-Oct.). You may leave a message or send an e-mail to governordick@hotmail.com. Note: Programs are available year ‘round.

5. After initial contact, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Center. Please review the details and contact the park with any questions or changes.

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Because park staff is limited, teachers and chaperones of the group are expected to help facilitate under the direction of the Park Coordinator.

Why Choose Gov. Dick Park?

The programs we provide are focused on the environment. Through hands-on activities, observation, interactive games and discussion we teach both knowledge of and care for the world around us. Call the office for more details about your program of interest.

We can modify any program to more closely align with your curriculum, creating a custom program for your particular group. Just allow park staff sufficient time for planning.

Most of our programs are offered year ‘round. Take advantage of Gov. Dick Park’s natural beauty at all seasons of the year.

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Plants	P	I	JH	SH
Trees and Forests	X	X
Pollination		X
Classification and Identification		X	X	X
Seed Types, Function, Dispersal	X	X
Invasives versus Natives		X	X
Photosynthesis	X	X	X
Forest Succession	X	X	X

PDE Acad. Std: 3.1(ACE) 3.2(ABC )3.3(ABCD)
4.2(ABC) 4.3(ABC) 4.5(AB) 4.6(ABC) 4.7(AB) 4.8(CD)

Wildlife	P	I	JH	SH
Animal Characteristics And Classification	X	X	X
Animal Homes (Habitat)	X	X
Animal Adaptations	X	X
Predator/Prey Relationships	X	X
Wildlife In Winter	X	X	X
Pond Study (for small groups)	X	X
Food Chains and Food Webs		X	X	X
All About Birds	X	X
Insects	X	X	X

PDE Acad. Std:3.1(ACE) 3.2(ABC) 3.3(ABCD) 3.5(D)
4.2(ACD) 4.3(ABC) 4.5(ABC) 4.6(ABC) 4.7(ABC) 4.8(C)

Physical Science	P	I	JH	SH
Seasons	X
Colors, Shapes, and Patterns in Nature	X
Watershed		X	X	X
Water Cycle	X

PDE Acad. Std: 3.1(C) 3.5(CD) 4.1(ABCDE) 4.2(A) 4.3(ABC) 4.5(ABC)
4.6(ABC) 4.7(BC) 4.8(AC) 4.9(A)

General Studies	P	I	JH	SH
Map and Compass	X	X	X	X
Simulated Appalachian Trail Hike	X	X
Environmental Issues	X	X	X
Interpretive Hike	X	X	X	X

PDE Acad. Std:4.3(ABC) 4.8(ABCD) 7.1(A) 10.2(E) 10.3(BD) 10.4(ABCDEF)

P – Primary Grades
I – Intermediate
JH – Junior High
SH – Senior High

Each program is 30-45 minutes in length, depending on the size
of your group and your time limitations.