September 1st, 2020 - August 31st, 2021 | PROJECT
The Westmoreland Sanctuary Nature Center and Museum will develop an interactive educational museum exhibition to teach visitors about pond ecology, watershed health, and sustainable resource management and encourage them to become more involved in environmental conservation. The museum will use its pond ecology curriculum, which comports with Next Generation Science Standards, to educate approximately 10,000 visitors annually. The interactive exhibition will include a touchable model of a pond’s edge; a roll-out specimen drawer with additional taxidermy such as a green heron, frog, spotted salamander, or freshwater clam; and a microscope with slides of rainwater so students can see the “life” in a drop of water. Multi-level, take-home reading materials aimed at elementary, middle/high school, and adult learners will further promote science literacy and provide concrete ways individuals can get involved in their communities to support sustainable aquatic ecosystems.
Project Website(s)
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Team Members
Stephen Ricker, Principal Investigator, Westmoreland Sanctuary Nature Center and MuseumFunders
Funding Source: IMLS
Funding Program: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
Award Number: IGSM-245233-OMS-20
Funding Amount: $15,000
Tags
Audience: Adults | Elementary School Children (6-10) | General Public | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits