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LeGette Elementary Visits Sacramento Splash!
 April 19, 2007
Mather Field
On a day that threatened rain, Mrs. Green lead her 5th grade class from Earl LeGette Elementary in the San Juan Unified School District on an exploration of Mather Field’s vernal pools.
Parent volunteers transported students to Sacramento Splash headquarters at the heart of the former Mather Air Force Base.
During their visit to Splash at Mather Field students examined aquatic life, discussed water quality and the way we live in our watersheds. Splash provided microscopes to let students and parents see even the smallest “critters.”
Live frogs, snakes, and rabbits were also on display.
A short distance from Splash headquarters, the class explored the Mather vernal pools, seasonal wetlands unique to California.
Splash guides led students and parent volunteers on trails throughout the vernal pools.
The class discovered and experienced many of the plants and animals that depend on clean water for their existence.
Students took notes about the plant and animal life they had been already studying in class, and took great delight in identifying the various species.
After returning to LeGette Elementary, students created various informational projects to share with others what they had learned at Splash about California's Vernal Pools.
The entire curriculum Mrs. Green and her class followed is available from Splash on CD, or at their website, www.sacsplash.org.
Standards Alignment:
The Splash curriculum is aligned with the California science standards. It also integrates standards for language arts, social studies, and math. The Teacher’s Manual lists the standards covered in each lesson. The elementary curriculum is best suited for grades 4 and 5.
Contact Information:
Visit: www.sacsplash.org
Phone: 916-719-4854
Email: info@sacsplash.org
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