ECHO EARTH WEEKS
APRIL 14 - 27, 2008; 9:30AM - 1:00PM
In celebration of Earth Day ECHO has created ECHO Earth Weeks
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fourteen festive days of exciting programming that bring fun and
stewardship messages to all our guests. ECHO invites all students -
school groups, home school students, after school programs and
preschools - to sign up in advance to share their love of the Lake
Champlain Basin during Earth Weeks on weekday mornings during the
festival.
Students are invited to create a classroom table top activity
or
group performance on an ecology, culture, history and/or stewardship
topic that allows students to share what they think are the most
interesting and important environmental stories in our region. Schools
must pre-register - the 10 dates will be assigned on a first come,
first serve basis for up to 5 schools per date. A waitlist will be
developed if needed.
See ECHO Earth Weeks Program, Performance and
Exhibit Criteria, and Registration details below.
ECHO EARTH WEEKS PROGRAM
- Monday - Friday mornings from 9:30 - 1:00, ECHO will
showcase student exhibits and performances.
- Daily presentations and demonstrations by Environmental
Partner Organizations.
- Stewardship Activity using our high tech PRS program.
- ECHO Earth Weeks MudFest: Stay longer and check out MudFest's hands-on activities, stories, live music and free
chocolate ice cream!
- All of ECHO's fantastic Exhibits
and ECHO Encounters!
PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBIT CRITERIA
Brainstorm with your students about what they think are the important
environmental issues today both in the Lake Champlain Basin and beyond
– is it the rivers, wetlands, forests and fields that make up
our
region? Consider topics such as animals, plants, habitats, invasive
species, geology, human impact, drinking water, agriculture, historical
periods, cultural influences or industry. Create an exciting component
to your curriculum by coming to ECHO Earth Weeks.
Table Top Activity Exhibit Criteria
- Durable and portable pieces (wood, metal, laminated or
plastic).
- Safe (no projectiles or running activities please!).
- Can be played by guests of all ages in 10 minutes or less.
- Uses no more than a 4'X4' table area or 10' x 10' floor
space.
- Students must be assigned a time to "staff" the table with
adult supervision.
- Students should be prepared for public speaking and be able
to share their knowledge with guests clearly and with a smile!
- When not staffing their activity, they may explore in
groups with a chaperone.
Performance Criteria
- All students should play a role in the performance creation
and/or delivery.
- Consider exciting formats such as a skit, song, film, game
show, puppets, demonstration, commercial or newscast.
- Audience participation is encouraged!
- No more than 15 minute duration.
- Keep props, costumes and setup to a minimum - ECHO can
provide
tables, chairs, podium, DVD/VHS player, Windows laptop, LCD projector
and screen.
TO REGISTER FOR EARTH WEEKS
Groups must register to participate, first come first serve basis with
waiting list if needed
Fees:
- For teachers returning with a classroom of students for a
second
visit in the current school year admission is free with your exhibit or
performance.
- All other schools admission is $4.50 per person with
teacher/chaperones free (1:5 ratio).
- Maximum of five student groups per day.
- Group size maximum of 25 students for each performance or
exhibit.
- Groups may stay beyond the morning exhibit time for ECHO
Earth Weeks MudFest activities.
- Student group registration deadline for the ECHO Earth
Weeks is Monday, March 31, 2008.
- To Register Call Toll-Free 1-877-ECHOFUN ext. 120 or Tracy Truzansky.
- Please include: Contact name, email,
phone,
school/group/agency name, students' age range or grade, table top
activity or presentation format, selected topic and date preference.
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