Remote Learning and Video Call Programs
Synchronous Video Call Programs and Asynchronous Remote Learning
Nature Vision has adapted many of our most popular in-class programs into a virtual format for increased accessibility! We now offer remote curriculum options for teachers, parents, and caregivers to use during the upcoming school year. These programs are designed to accommodate both fully remote and hybrid teaching options for each school district Nature Vision serves. The programs are flexible to best fit teachers’ schedules, student needs, and current WA State K-12 Learning Standards with STEM education as a central focus.
We have two options for Remote Learning Programs: Synchronous Video Call Programs and Asynchronous Pre-recorded Video & Remote Activity Bundles:
Option 1: Synchronous Video Call Programs include the following:
· Live Video Call with a Nature Vision educator during which the educator will teach the program, show supplies, lead activities and discussions, and answer student questions (45-60 minutes). Synchronous Program Topics Available.
Option 2: Asynchronous Pre-Recorded Video & Remote Activity bundles include the following:
· Pre-recorded video of our engaging Nature Vision educators delivering the program introduction, slideshow with background concepts, and a related environmental stewardship discussion (~25 minutes).
· Detailed instructions for the teachers/parents/caregivers to lead two interactive and creative activities related to the program (~25 minutes). Activities are designed with minimal supplies in mind!
· A live Q & A session with a Nature Vision educator after the program has been delivered (10-15 minutes, optional). Date and time of live Q & A session is flexible and scheduled to teacher and classroom needs.
Programs are in age-appropriate formats set in bands for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
Asynchronous program topics now available:
Elementary Grades K-2
Healthy Water, Healthy Soil (Grades K-2): Learn about how soil and water connect and play such an important role in our environment. Students will meet some of the crawly critters that call our soil home and build understanding of the important work they do for us and the environment.
Salmon Cycle (Grades K-2): Learn about the incredible life cycle of Pacific salmon, including the connections between salmon, people, and the water we all share. Students will explore how using water wisely helps keep salmon habitats healthy and how this supports plants, animals, and people!
Water Cycle (Grades K-2): Learn all about the water cycle! Students will explore each stage of the water cycle and discover how water has been shared for millions of years. Students will even take a journey through the water cycle as a water droplet!
Watershed Ecosystems (Grades K-2): We all live in a watershed, and it is up to us to keep the water that flows through it clean and plentiful. This program teaches students about our local watershed and the plants and animals that share this important ecosystem. Students will understand why a healthy watershed is important for all living things.
“Toadally” Amphibians (Grades K-2): Learn all about amphibians! Students will explore the life cycle, metamorphosis, and adaptations of these unique creatures. Students will also learn about how our actions and water use can affect these creatures and get a close look at one of our amazing amphibian friends!
Water Conservation (Grades K-2): Learn why it’s important to save water both indoors and outdoors! Students will discover what our community can do to use water wisely so we have plenty of water for wildlife and future generations.
Water Supply (Grades K-2): Do you know where your drinking water comes from? Learn about the path our drinking water takes from its natural source all the way to our homes. Students will also learn how we impact our water supply and the importance of using water wisely in our communities.
Natural Filters (Grade 2): Learn how nature filters the water that flows through our ecosystems. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration of how wetlands clean water.
Elementary Grades 3-5
Healthy Water, Healthy Soil (Grades 3-5): Plants, animals, and people all need healthy water and healthy soil. Learn about how these critical elements work together, and how keeping the world beneath our feet healthy is essential for everyone.
Salmon Cycle (Grades 3-5): Learn about the incredible life cycle of Pacific salmon, including the connections between salmon, people, and the water we all share. Students will explore how using water wisely helps keep salmon habitats healthy and how this supports plants, animals, and people!
Water Cycle (Grades 3-5): Learn about the importance of water through the water cycle! Go on an incredible journey through the cycle and our planet as a water droplet. Learn how water is a shared resource, why water conservation is important in our region, and how our actions impact the availability of fresh, clean water for all living in our watershed.
Watershed Ecosystems (Grades 3-5): We all live in a watershed, and it is up to us to keep the water that flows through it clean and plentiful. We introduce students to their own local watershed and to the plants and animals that share this important ecosystem with us. Students will also learn how a healthy environment cleans water naturally, and gain insight on the impact of humans on this system.
“Toadally” Amphibians (Grade 3-5): Learn all about amphibians! Students will explore the life cycle, metamorphosis and adaptations of these unique creatures. Students will also learn about how our actions and water use can affect these creatures, and get a close look at one of our amazing amphibian friends!
Water Conservation (3-5): Learn why it’s important to save water both indoors and outdoors! Students will discover what our community can do to use water wisely so we have plenty of water for wildlife and future generations.
Water Supply (Grades 3-5): Do you know where your drinking water comes from? Learn all about the path our drinking water takes from its natural source all the way to our homes, exploring the many human and natural factors that can affect our water supply along the way. Students will understand how our water use choices can make a difference in our local water system.
Natural Filters (Grades 3-5): Learn how nature filters the water that flows through our ecosystems. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration of how wetlands clean water.
Right Plant, Right Place (Grades 3-5): The plants that have grown in our area for thousands of years help our habitats and keep animals healthy. When new plants are brought to places where they do not usually grow, they can upset the natural balance. Learn about how we can help the right plants grow in the right places and keep the environment healthy.
Secondary Grades 6-12
Healthy Water, Healthy Soil (Grades 6-8): Humans have a lasting and significant impact on the health of our waterways and land. Learn how our cities have changed the way water moves through our environment and what this means for the plants and animals that share our ecosystem.
Right Plant, Right Place (Grades 6-8): As people have moved around the world, we’ve introduced plants to places where they do not usually grow. Some of these plants begin to outcompete native species and disrupt our ecosystems, making it harder for native plants and animals to survive. Learn what we can do to make sure the right plants are growing in the right places and protect our environment.
Salmon Cycle (Grades 6-8): Discover the connection between Pacific salmon, people, and our water sources. Learn about how our actions impact our watershed and the organisms that call it home. We’ll talk about the life cycle of this keystone species and what salmon require for survival. Students will explore water quantity and quality issues, and understand why a healthy salmon habitat is good for Northwest ecosystems and people too.
Water Conservation (6-8): Learn why it’s important to save water in our community and how we can all conserve water both indoors and outdoors. Students will discover what we can do to ensure sufficient water for the health of our watershed, wildlife, and future generations.
Water Supply (Grades 6-8): Do you know where your drinking water comes from? Learn all about the path our drinking water takes from its natural source all the way to our homes. Students will explore the human and natural factors that affect our water supply and the actions we can take to keep this important natural resource pristine as our population grows.
Watershed Ecosystems (6-8): We all live in a watershed, and it is up to us to keep the water that flows through it clean and plentiful. This program introduces students to their own local watershed and to the plants and animals that share these important ecosystems. Students will learn about human impacts on natural systems. They will gain insights on positive human actions on the natural and human-built environments and how we can use water wisely.
Healthy Water, Healthy Ecosystems (Grades 9-12): Humans have a lasting and significant impact on the world around us. Learn how these changes have altered the relationship between water and soil, what this means for our ecosystem, and what we can do to balance the needs of people and the natural world.
Salmon Cycle (Grades 9-12): Discover the connection between Pacific salmon, people, and our water sources. Learn about how our actions impact our watershed and the organisms that call it home. We’ll talk about the life cycle of this keystone species and what salmon require for survival. Students will explore water quantity and quality issues, and understand why a healthy salmon habitat is good for Northwest ecosystems and people too.
Right Plant, Right Place (Grades 9-12): Native plants provide food and shelter for animals, and help to keep our ecosystems balanced. When plants are brought to a new part of the world, they can upset that balance, grow out of control, and begin to take over. Learn about how noxious weeds disrupt ecosystems, and what we can do to make sure the right plants are growing in the right places.