Outreach Classroom Programs

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1 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 36 SAVEBAY.ORG Outreach Classroom Programs These minute programs are offered in your clasroom. Most programs can be tailored to fit almost any audience or focus area. Outreach and Classroom Program Policies Cancellation Policy Due to the popularity of Save The Bay programs, a deposit of one-half of the cost of the program is required to confirm your reservation. If a registrant cancels with at least two weeks notice or if Save The Bay cancels the program due to weather or other circumstances and an alternate date cannot be scheduled, a program voucher for the full cost of the program will be issued for use within the next year. Registrants canceling with less than two weeks notice may forfeit their full payment if no reschedule date is available. Save The Bay reserves the right to cancel a program up to two hours prior to the start of a program. However, most public programs can and will run in all types of weather. During your program you may be interacting with animals and environmental conditions that are not under our control. As such, we cannot guarantee the abundance or appearance of specific animals. We will, however, do everything possible to maximize our success. Behavior It is the responsibility of the participating teacher, not Save The Bay staff, to manage his/her students during the program. Save The Bay reserves the right to cancel the program without refund if participant behavior poses a danger to the group. Bay Experience Beachcombers Birds of Narragansett Bay Crabs and their Kin Eelgrass Man Puppet Show Flounder and Other Fish of Narragansett Bay Habitats of Narragansett Bay Horseshoe Crabs Life in Your Watershed Ocean State Geology Plankton:Tiny Building Blocks of the Bay Science of Seawater Seals of Narragansett Bay Shellfish Challenge Customized Programs

2 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 37 Bay Experience Grades K-12 Describe the importance of Narragansett Bay Describe an adaptation Identify basic Bay animals Understand that living creatures should be handled with respect Note to Teachers This program is adaptable to almost anywhere, but the best setup is usually students seated around 3-4 tables in a room with a sink in it. The specific animals you see at your program will depend on the age of your students, the focus of the program and which animals are available. LS1 (K-2)-1 1a LS1 (K-2)-1 1b LS1 (K3-4)-1 1a LS1 (3-4)-1 1d LS1 (5-6)-1 1a LS1 (7-8)-1 1a LS1 (7-8)-1 1b LS1 (K-2)-2 2a LS1 (5-6)-2 2a LS1 (K-2)-4 4a LS1 (3-4)-4 4a LS1 (3-4)-4 4b LS2 (3-4)-5 5a LS2 (5-6)-5 5a LS2 (9-11)-3 3b LS3 (3-4)-7 7a LS3 (7-8)-8 8b LS3 (5-6)-9 9a LS3 (9-11)-8 8a LS4 (K-2)-8 8b LS4 (K-2)-8 8c LS4 (3-4)-8 8b LS4 (9-11)-9 9b Students learn about the anatomy and adaptations of creatures in the Bay by observing LIVE ANIMALS that we bring to your classroom. The Bay Experience is a perennial favorite with both teachers and students. Save The Bay educators arrive at your classroom with a cooler containing 3-4 species for the class to study, along with other teaching tools. After an age-appropriate introduction to Narragansett Bay, students are introduced to the animals one at a time, with special attention paid to the unique adaptations and anatomy of each animal. Adaptations something on the body that helps the animal to live are a recurring theme. Each animal we study has its own unique way of surviving in its Bay habitat, with adaptations such as claws, hard shells, tube feet, etc. After a reminder that these are living creatures and we need to be gentle, students are allowed to touch the animals. Younger children are encouraged to make observations of the animals behavior and bodies, while older students are asked to fill in data sheets with examples of the creatures predators, prey and adaptations. Possible animals include: periwinkles, channeled whelks, sea stars, sea urchins, hermit crabs, spider crabs and lobsters.

3 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 38 Beachcombers Grades 1-4 Describe what a habitat is and what it provides Sort animals according to similarities and differences Use a simple field guide Describe what an adaptation is and give an example LS 1 (K-2)- 1a LS 1 (K-2)- 1b LS 1 (K-2)- 1c LS 1 (K-2)- 2a LS 1 (3-4)- 1a LS 1 (3-4)- 1b LS 1 (3-4)- 1c LS 1 (3-4)- 1d LS 1 (3-4)- 2a EES1 (3-4)- 3b We bring the beach to you! Students search for and identify shells and other beachcombing treasures and learn about the animals that left them behind. In Beachcombers, students get to dive into their own miniature version of a beach in your classroom. This program aimed at elementary school students teaches about the most common animals found on a typical Rhode Island beach. After a simple introduction to the Bay, students learn what a habitat is and what it provides for the animals that live there. They then focus in on the sandy beach habitat. Working in groups, students are given a miniature beach which is stocked with a variety of shells, crab molts, dry seaweed, etc. They are each given a simple field guide, along with instructions on how to use it. Students then work together to identify what they find in their beach and fill out a simple worksheet. They will sort animals according to their similarities and differences. Education staff will wrap up by discussing what an adaptation is and how the different animals are adapted to living on the sandy beach.

4 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 39 Birds of Narragansett Bay Grades 1-4 Describe common characteristics of birds Describe an adaptation and give examples from Bay birds Explain migration of birds into and out of the Bay Identify several common birds of Narragansett Bay LS1 (K-2)- 1a LS1 (K-2)- 1b LS1 (K-2)- 1c LS1 (K-2)- 2a LS1 (K-2)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS1 (3-4)- 3b LS1 (3-4)- 3c LS1 (3-4)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 4b LS2 (3-4)- 6b LS2 (3-4)- 6c LS3 (3-4)- 7a LS4 (3-4)- 8b EES1 (3-4)-3b LS1 (5-6)- 1a LS1 (5-6)- 2a LS3 (5-6)- 8b LS3 (5-6)- 9a We bring bird watching into your classroom! Narragansett Bay is home to a wide variety of birds who depend on its habitats to live, eat and find shelter.this program will teach students about the common chararactistics of birds, what migration is and why birds do it, and about some common adaptations birds in Narragansett Bay have. Then your students will go on a pretend bird watch in the classroom, using field guides and data sheets to identify birds hidden throughout the room. Once they have collected data on the birds, students classify birds into groups: migratory in winter; migratory in summer; permanent residents; birds that live in particular habitats within the Bay; and birds that are adapted to find food in particular ways such as wading, diving or swimming. If time allows, students may even get to construct their own binoculars out of toilet paper tubes. The program ends with a discussion of the diversity of Narragansett Bay birds and ways the students can help keep the Bay clean for the birds and the rest of the creatures that make the Bay their home.

5 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 40 Crabs and their Kin Grades 2-8 Tell why Narragnasett Bay is important Describe an adaptation Describe how a crustacean grows by shedding its exoskeleton Identify common types of crabs Note to Teachers The best setup for this program is usually students seated around 3-4 tables in a room with a sink in it. The specific animals you see at your program will depend on the age of your students, the focus of the program and which animals are available. LS1 (K-2)- 1a LS1 (K-2)- 1b LS1 (K-2)- 1c LS1 (K-2)- 2a LS2 (K-2)- 6b LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS2 (3-4)- 6b LS2 (3-4)- 6c LS3 (3-4)- 7a LS4 (3-4)- 8b ESS1 (3-4)- 3b Similar to the Bay Experience (pg 37) but focusing only on crustaceans, students learn about the anatomy, adaptations and ecological roles of these perennial favorites. Students will be able to observe live creatures. Crabs and their Kin focuses on one specific group of animals in the Bay the crustaceans. Crustaceans are animals with hard skin such as crabs, lobsters, shrimp and barnacles. Save The Bay educators arrive at your classroom with a cooler of several crabs for the class to study, along with other teaching tools such as crab molts. After an age-appropriate introduction to Narragansett Bay, students are introduced to what a crab is, what makes it different from other animals in the Bay and how it grows by molting.they then examine the molts (or shed exoskeletons) before studying live crabs. Adaptations something on the body that helps the animal to live are a focus of the live animals study. Each crab has its own unique way of surviving in its habitat within the Bay with different adaptations. After a reminder that these are living creatures and we need to be gentle, students are allowed to touch the animals. Common crustaceans studied in this program may include: spider crabs, green crabs, Asian shore crabs, rock crabs, hermit crabs, shore shrimp, barnacles and lobsters.

6 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 41 Eelgrass Man Puppet Show Grades PreK 2 Identify what plants like eelgrass need in order to survive Name several animals that depend on eelgrass as a habitat and explain what a habitat is Identify ways to help keep the Bay clean for eelgrass and animals Note to Teachers This program is best performed in a classroom where the stage can be set up before children arrive. LS1 (K-2)- 1a LS1 (K-2)- 1b LS1 (K-2)- 1c LS1 (K-2)- 2a Eelgrass Man and his friends teach students all about their unique underwater habitat and the animals that live there. This fun program for younger children is centered around a puppet show. Eelgrass Man invites students into his unique underwater habitat where many animals make their homes. There, they meet characters such as Scallop, Flounder, Green Crab, Blue Crab, and Sea Star. Students will discover why plants are important to the animals of Narragansett Bay and what happens to Eelgrass Man and his animal friends when they are confronted by the dreaded Brown Wave of Pollution!

7 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 42 Flounder and Other Fish of Narragansett Bay Grades 2-8 Sort fish and non-fish by their physical characteristics Describe three things that help fish survive in the Bay Name several species of fish common in the Bay Define adaptation LS1 (K-2)- 1a LS1 (K-2)- 1b LS1 (K-2)- 1c LS1 (K-2)- 2a LS1 (K-2)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS1 (3-4)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 4b LS1 (3-4)- 6b LS1 (3-4)- 6c LS1 (3-4)- 7a LS1 (3-4)- 8b EES1 (3-4)-3b LS1 (5-6)- 1a LS1 (5-6)- 2a LS1 (5-6)- 8b LS1 (5-6)- 9a LS1 (7-8)- 1a LS1 (7-8)- 1b LS1 (7-8)- 7b LS1 (7-8)- 8a Fish are specially adapted to their watery environment. Our six-foot long flounder model will help students learn what it takes to survive in the Bay. The waters of Narragansett Bay are home to many types of fish.this program includes several activities that teach students what fish are and how they are different from other critters in the Bay as well as adaptations that different types of fish have to help them live in different underwater habitats.we focus on the winter flounder, which is one of the most important species of fish in the Bay. Using our six-foot-long model flounder, educators show students both the exterior and internal adaptations that these fascinating fish use to survive in our Bay.

8 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 43 Habitats of Narragansett Bay Grades 4-8 Describe what a habitat is Describe the characteristics of each major Bay habitat Identify animals and plants common to each habitat Describe adaptations of plants and animals to each habitat LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS2 (3-4)- 6b LS2 (3-4)- 6c EES1 (3-4)-3b LS1 (5-6)- 5a LS1 (7-8)- 1b LS1 (7-8)- 5a LS1 (7-8)- 5b LS1 (7-8)- 5c Narragansett Bay has many different habitats, or homes, that provide food, water and shelter to animals. This program is an overview of four of the most important Bay habitats: eelgrass beds, salt marshes, rocky shores and sandy beaches. All habitats provide three basic things to the animals that live there: food, water and shelter. After a general introduction to Narragansett Bay and its habitats, students will work in groups to study each of the four habitats in depth using items from the habitats themselves such as shells, molts, plants, field guides, photos, etc.

9 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 44 Horseshoe Crabs Grades 2-6 Explain why horseshoe crabs are called living fossils Describe adaptations of the horseshoe crab Identify basic horseshoe crab anatomy LS1 (K-2)- 1a LS1 (K-2)- 1b LS1 (K-2)- 1c LS1 (K-2)- 2a LS1 (K-2)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS1 (3-4)- 3b LS1 (3-4)- 3c LS1 (3-4)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 4b LS2 (3-4)- 6b LS2 (3-4)- 6c LS3 (3-4)- 7a LS4 (3-4)- 8b EES1 (3-4)-3b LS1 (5-6)- 1a LS1 (5-6)- 2a LS3 (5-6)- 8b LS3 (5-6)- 9a Examine horseshoe crabs in your classroom! Learn all about these often misunderstood living fossils that make their home in Narragansett Bay. Horseshoe crabs are known as living fossils because they evolved about 250 million years ago and have basically remained the same ever since. Although they are called crabs, they are actually more closely related to spiders. In this program, students will get to examine real horseshoe crab molts to learn the basic parts of the animal including its shell, tail, legs, mouth parts and variety of eyes.they will also get to study a model horseshoe crab which allows them to see the internal organs. Students will learn about the life cycle of these animals, as well as the past and present human uses that include everything from bait to an important extract from their blood that is used for medical tests. Finally, students will learn what they can do to help keep Narragansett Bay clean for horseshoe crabs and all the other creatures that depend on it.

10 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 45 Life in Your Watershed Grades 3-12 Define watershed Identify three types of pollution that run into the Bay Describe things that they can do to help prevent pollution Note to Teachers This program is best suited to a room with a sink and access to a safe place for students to go outside. LS3 (3-4)-7b ESS1 (3-4)-3b LS2 (5-6)-5a LS2 (5-6)-6a LS2 (5-6)-6b LS4 (5-6)-10b LS4 (5-6)-10c LS2 (7-8)-5a LS2 (7-8)-5b LS2 (7-8)-5c LS2 (9-11)-3a LS2 (9-11)-3b LS2 (9-11)-3c LS2 (9-11)-5b LS2 (9-11)-9b How are you linked to Narragansett Bay? Through the use of a watershed model, students build a town and then pollute it to see how our actions on land affect our rivers and the Bay. Save The Bay s watershed program is designed to help participants define a watershed, locate their place within the Narragansett Bay watershed, distinguish the various pollutants that can have an impact on the Bay and their local river or stream, and understand that they do not need to travel in order to explore or protect their part of the watershed. The highlight of Life in Your Watershed is the watershed model, which allows students to build their town, add various pollutants that would affect the town and then see what happens to those pollutants when it rains. If time and conditions permit, students will explore their school grounds in small groups to identify and recognize natural and man-made features that can have positive or negative impacts on the Narragansett Bay watershed.

11 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 46 Ocean State Geology Grades 2-8 Describe what geology is Identify the three main types of rocks Use observations and descriptions to identify common rocks and minerals found in the Bay. Distinguish between sand found in the Bay and sand from other places EES1 (K-2)-1a EES1 (3-4)-1a EES1 (3-4)-3b LS2 (7-8)-5a LS2 (7-8)-5b LS2 (7-8)-5c ESS1 (7-8)-3c Rhode Island has a fascinating geological history that has shaped our Bay. Students learn about the geological foundations under our feet while studying rocks, minerals and sand samples. What would you find if you were to peel back all the layers of dirt, pavement, houses, roads, water and everything else that covers the ground? If you dig deep enough anywhere in the world, you would eventually find that the earth is made up of rocks! During Save The Bay s Ocean State Geology program, your students will get to be geologists and participate in activities that examine rocks, minerals, sediments and maps.they will learn about the rock cycle and how to determine if a rock is igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic. They will examine minerals, which are the building blocks of rocks. They will study sediments from around the world and from right here in Rhode Island, and they will learn how to read a geologic map of our state.

12 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 47 Plankton:Tiny Building Blocks of the Bay Grades 4-12 Describe what plankton are Distinguish between phytoplankton and zooplankton Use a microscope to observe slides of plankton Describe a basic food chain for the Bay LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS1 (3-4)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 4b LS2 (3-4)- 5a LS2 (3-4)- 6a LS2 (3-4)- 6b LS2 (3-4)- 6c LS3 (3-4)- 7a LS4 (3-4)- 8b ESS1 (3-4)- 3b LS1 (5-6)- 1a LS1 (5-6)- 2a LS1 (5-6)- 3c LS2 (5-6)- 5a LS2 (5-6)- 6a LS2 (5-6)- 6b LS2 (5-6)- 7b LS3 (5-6)- 8b LS3 (5-6)- 9a LS1 (7-8)- 1a LS1 (7-8)- 1b LS2 (7-8)- 6a LS2 (7-8)- 6b LS2 (7-8)- 6c LS2 (7-8)- 6d LS2 (7-8)- 7b LS2 (7-8)- 7c LS3 (7-8)- 8a LS3 (7-8)- 8b Students immerse themselves in the miniscule world of plankton by using microscopes to observe specimens up close and by participating in activities that explore the role of plankton in Bay food webs and life cycles. Plankton are very important in Narragansett Bay for many reasons, from forming the base of the food chain to providing oxygen to the water and the air around them. Students will examine both phytoplankton (plant plankton) and zooplankton (animal plankton).they will discuss the differences between the two and try to identify some basic types under the microscope. They will learn that some zooplankton grow up to be animals that they are more familiar with like crabs, fish and sea stars.

13 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 48 Science of Seawater Grades 5-8 Explain why water molecules are unique Explain cohesion, adhesion and density Describe the difference between fresh, salty and brackish water Describe point and non-point source pollution with examples ESS1 (3-4)- 3b LS4 (5-6)- 10b LS4 (5-6)- 10c ESS1 (5-6)- 4b LS2 (7-8)- 5a LS2 (7-8)- 5b LS2 (7-8)- 5c LS2 (9-11)- 3c LS2 (9-11)- 4b LS4 (9-11)- 9b Play with water! Learn about the properties of water that make it so unique and vital to life on earth and in Narragansett Bay. Study water from the Bay to learn about salinity and the differences between salt and fresh water. Water makes up seventy percent of the earth and is the only substance that is found naturally in all three states: solid, liquid and gas.water is very important to all living organisms and has several properties that are vital to supporting life on earth.the Science of Seawater program helps students learn about the unique properties of water such as cohesion and adhesion through simple experiments. Narragansett Bay has two basic types of water entering it: fresh water from rivers and salt water from the Atlantic Ocean. Students will learn about density and how to measure the salinity of water to determine if it is fresh, salty or brackish. Students will learn about pollution in the Bay including the difference between point source and non-point source pollution. Finally, students will learn what they can do to help reduce the pollutants that enter our Bay.

14 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 49 Seals of Narragansett Bay Grades 3-12 Describe characteristics of a mammal Identify adaptations which allow a seal to survive in cold water Describe why the Bay is a great winter habitat for seals Discuss human impact on seals LS1 (K-2)- 1a LS1 (K-2)- 1b LS1 (K-2)- 1c LS1 (K-2)- 2a LS1 (K-2)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS1 (3-4)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 4b LS2 (3-4)- 6b LS2 (3-4)- 6c LS3 (3-4)- 7a LS4 (3-4)- 8b ESS1 (3-4)- 3b LS1 (5-6)- 1a LS1 (5-6)- 2a LS3 (5-6)- 8b LS3 (5-6)- 9a LS1 (7-8)- 1a LS1 (7-8)- 1b LS2 (7-8)- 7b LS3 (7-8)- 8a LS3 (7-8)- 8b LS1 (9-11)- 1a LS1 (9-11)- 1b LS2 (9-11)- 4a LS3 (9-11)- 8a LS2 (9-11)- 8d Through Sealia, our life-sized harbor seal model, students learn all about these seasonal visitors to the Bay as well as the basics of marine mammology. Surprising to many Rhode Islanders, harbor seals are common inhabitants of Narragansett Bay in the winter. Each fall, harbor seals migrate south from Maine and further north to winter in the warmer waters and protected harbors of Narragansett Bay. They are the most commonly seen marine mammal in New England. Students will learn that seals are mammals just like humans and we share many common features such as warm blood, hair or fur, and live young. Seals also have special adaptations (including blubber and specialized eyes) that allow them to live and catch food in cold water. Sealia the harbor seal is our furry life-sized model, which enables students to learn in detail about the anatomy of a harbor seal and all of the adaptations that allow seals to thrive in the cold winter waters of Narrgansett Bay. Students will even get to learn about Sealia s internal anatomy by unzipping her and examining her stomach, heart, lungs and other organs, all of which have their own adaptations. The number of seals in Narragansett Bay has increased over the last few decades due to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the ending of a bounty on seals in the early 1960s. Students will learn how the MMPA has impacted seals in the Bay and what they can do to help make the Bay a better place for these winter visitors.

15 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 50 Shellfish Challenge Grades 4-8 Describe at least 3 species of shellfish that live in the Bay Define a bivalve Explain why shellfish are important in the Bay Describe how shellfish eat Explain how humans use and have impacted shellfish LS1 (3-4)- 1a LS1 (3-4)- 1b LS1 (3-4)- 1c LS1 (3-4)- 1d LS1 (3-4)- 2a LS1 (3-4)- 3b LS1 (3-4)- 3c LS1 (3-4)- 4a LS1 (3-4)- 4b LS2 (3-4)- 5a LS2 (3-4)- 6b LS2 (3-4)- 6c LS2 (3-4)- 7a LS2 (3-4)- 8b ESS1 (3-4)- 3b LS1 (5-6)- 1a LS1 (5-6)- 2a LS1 (5-6)- 3c LS3 (5-6)- 8b LS3 (5-6)- 9a LS1 (7-8)- 1a LS1 (7-8)- 1b LS2 (7-8)- 7b LS3 (7-8)- 8a LS3 (7-8)- 8b Through an interactive learning game, students learn all about these commercially and environmentally important species. Shellfish Challenge, similar to the game show Jeopardy, is a game that introduces the participants to shellfish that are important to Narragansett Bay. Shellfish are bivalves that live in Narragansett Bay. Examples include: oysters, quahogs, clams, scallops, blue mussels and ribbed mussels. Bivalves are filter feeders that eat plankton which are microscopic plants and animals. Shellfish help clean the Bay by filtering out some of the pollution along with plankton. Students will first learn about the anatomy, habitat, predators and feeding habits of the most important shellfish in the Bay through the use of models and empty shells.the highlight is our two-foot-wide quahog model which includes all of the quahog s internal organs. Once the students have had an opportunity to learn about the shellfish, they are divided into teams to play the game.they will be encouraged to work together and cooperate to help their team win. The team with the most correct answers will win a small prize.

16 SAVE THE BAY S GUIDE TO NARRAGANSETT BAY FIELD EXPERIENCES PAGE 51 Customized Programs Grades PreK Adult Goals will vary depending on the program that is designed. Tailored to the individual program The Save The Bay education staff would like to bring to life the concepts you introduce in your classroom. If there is a unit in your curriculum that you feel would benefit from a visit by our staff, we will gladly customize any of our programs to fit the needs of your group.we can address a number of environmental and marine science topics. Staff can help you meet your students goals by tailoring our programming to your specific needs.we can alter existing programs or work with you to design additional programming that better fits your needs. We can tailor the program to meet certain Grade Span Expectations or Science Kit modules, or expand on your students interests. Programs can be adjusted or designed for most audiences ranging from pre-k through adult. If you have a unique classroom situation or concerns about how Save The Bay can best address your students specific needs, we can work together to design programming that is suitable for everyone. Feel free to contact Save The Bay at , x133 to discuss options that will enable us to help you teach your students about Narragansett Bay.