TREES - Training Workshop October 8th

The 2nd Four Winds Training Workshop is tomorrow:

TREES

Tuesday, October 8th

8:30-10:30 

at SATEC

Please contact us if you have any questions

SATECFourWinds@gmail.com

FIRST TRAINING WORKSHOP

ONE WEEK UNTIL THE 

1st SATEC FOUR WINDS TRAINING WORKSHOP 

 THE BUZZ ON BEES - HONEYBEES

Tuesday September 10th at 8:30am

please let us know if you have any questions

SATECFourWinds@gmail.com

Training Workshop - Tuesday, September 10th

The first Four Winds Training Workshop is 2 weeks away ...

THE BUZZ ON BEES

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

8:30-10:30AM 

The 2013/2014 unit Structure Function was revised over the summer by the Four Winds Nature Institute.  There are new puppet shows and revised activities. All of the new information is posted on DropBox SATEC Four Winds shared folder.  Please email us if you are unable to access the DropBox folder.   Thank you.

satecfourwinds@gmail.com

DropBox.com

Four Winds Nature Institute

We're looking forwarding to seeing you all on September 10th!

STRUCTURE & FUNCTION 2013- 2014

Four Winds Training Workshops

2013-2014 

STRUCTURE & FUNCTION 

 Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 at SATEC 

September 10th -  The Buzz on Bees

When you watch bees flying from flower to flower gathering nectar and honey, you can see what it means to be "busy as a bee." Honeybees have a complex social structure that is fascinating to study. We'll look at the anatomy of bees, study their honeycombs, and discover the different roles within the hive. And of course, we'll enjoy a sweet snack, thanks to the hard work of the honeybee.

October 8th - Tremendous Trees

Most of us have a favorite tree, one we watch change through the seasons and grow through the years. But what makes a tree a tree? We'll look at the different parts of a tree and how these work together to produce energy for growth, move water from root to twig, make new rings of wood. If you could interview your favorite tree, what questions would you ask it? 

November 12th - Skulls and Diet

What can we tell about an animal by looking at its teeth, the structure of its skull, the shape and size of its eyes? Skulls tell us a great deal about the habits of an animal. We'll look at a variety of skulls to compare herbivore and carnivore adaptations, thinking about what the shape and structure tell us about the animal itself.

January 14th - Bird's Bodies

Bird's bodies come in a gazillion shapes, sizes and colors. Each bird species is adapted to survive in its own particular environment. Looking at different birds and comparing their characteristics and behaviors gives us a wonderful opportunity to see how structure and function go hand in hand in the natural world.

March 18th - Calling all Owls
Imagine the challenge of finding a tiny mouse in the grass in the dark. Now imagine that if you don't find it, you'll be very, very hungry! As nocturnal predators, owls face some challenges in finding food and a mate. We'll look at some of the characteristics that help owls be successful. And we'll determine where on the food chain owls fit when we dissect a pellet to see what these nighttime hunters are eating.

FINDING YOUR WAY

The "Finding Your Way" materials box is finally ready!! 

We hope that everyone takes advantage of at least one or two of the FOUR different orienteering activities that are prepped. 

The video of the training workshop is available on the DropBox along with all the other background materials.  One CD copy of the training workshop is available in the Four Winds cabinet in the SATEC library. 

We hope everyone gets a chance to present this unit, it is a fun unit to end the year. 

If you have questions about any of them, please let us know. 

SATECFourWinds@gmail.com

WRITING / DRAWING CONTEST

The Four Winds End of the School Year  Writing / Drawing Contest have been distributed to the K - grade 6 teachers.  Students should be bringing them home soon, and the completed forms should be returned to their teachers.  

 

Volunteers: please talk about the contest when you are in the classrooms. 

ICE CREAM PARTIES

The end of the year Four Winds Ice Cream Parties are soon ...

Friday, May 31st

1:15 A North
1:45 K

2:15  A South

Tuesday, June 4th 

2:00 grade 5

2:40 grade 6

Tuesday, June 11th

2:00 grade 4

2:30 grade 3

Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering at any of the events!

Thanks!

satecFourWinds@gmail.com