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ELO-P - Amazing Animals
NGSS PE Supported: K-LS1-1 and K-ESS3-3
In this exciting ELO-P program, students will investigate how human expansion impacts animal species through diagrams, conversation and meeting native animal species from Orange County. While meeting Inside the Outdoors' Animal Ambassadors students will discuss the animals characteristics, their needs to survive and their importance to local ecosystems. Students will explore the effects of urban development on the Coastal Sage Scrub ecosystem, which has been heavily impacted by city growth. They'll also discover how protected areas like regional parks and nature reserves help conserve local biodiversity, ensuring a healthier environment for both wildlife and people. Students will help the Traveling Scientist brainstorm ways to conserve our local habitat.
ELO-P - Renewable Energy
NGSS PE Supported:
In this hands-on ELO-P program, students will explore the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources and their environmental impact. They'll use hand-crank generators, solar panels, and wind turbines to discover how electricity is produced through different methods. Students will learn how non-renewable sources like fossil fuels release harmful greenhouse gases, while renewable sources like solar and wind power generate clean, sustainable energy. This interactive experience will inspire students to think critically about the future of energy and the importance of reducing our environmental footprint.
ELO-P - Rethink Resources
NGSS PE Supported: 2-PS1-1 and K-ESS3-3
In this engaging ELO-P program, students will investigate how waste is disposed of by analyzing organic and inorganic materials. Through a hands-on sorting activity, students will learn to classify materials as organic (from living organisms) or inorganic (from non-living sources). They will explore how organic waste decomposes in compost while inorganic waste goes to landfills. Using interactive models, students will see how improper waste disposal can impact the environment. In the final activity, students will discuss how they can apply these concepts to reduce waste and protect the planet in their daily lives.
To better support the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) the programs listed above are the best programs for Expanded Learning Programs.
