Saturday Scholars 5th-8th

 Amazing Animals and Crazy Critters 

 Explore and discover pond organisms and live vertebrates!  In this course we will begin by collecting and observing organisms from a local aquatic habitat.  The students will learn about the diversity of life in a typical aquatic ecosystem, then take their pond finds back to the classroom to examine more closely under a microscope.  Since each organism has unique adaptations, we will be able to speculate about the function of the array of features we notice.  The organisms caught in the pond will be supplemented with live vertebrates.  Students can explore and discover independently and at his/her own pace.  Students need to wear tennis shoes, non-restrictive clothing for outdoor exploration and bring a bottle of water. 

Date: Saturday, April 6

Time: 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Place: ASU Jonesboro, Eugene Smith Building, Room 409 first, then ASU Lake

Cost: $40 for one child or $60 for two children enrolling at the same time

Instructor:  Jacob Sawyer

Note: 

Certain risks of personal physical injury, property damage or other losses exist with respect to participation in camps/clinics/workshops, etc. at ASUJ. Participants must assume all risks of any such personal injuries, property damages, or other losses that participant may sustain as a result of participation in said events. Arkansas State University does not assume responsibility for payment of ambulance services, emergency room fees, prescriptions, or any other medical treatment.

This activity is a non-academic, non-degree seeking workshop offered as a community outreach initiative and is not affiliated with the university’s degree credit programs.