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Limnology (Aquatic Study) - 1st through 6th grade:
Become “immersed” in Limnology, the study of freshwater. Spend time in our Limnology Center investigating water quality, the water web, life cycles, learned and inherited traits. Observe aquatic animals in our aquariums and hold a live turtle ...more
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Challenges - 1st through 12th grade:
Learn the value of good commumication, trust, and cooperation in an atmosphere fostering creativity, problem solving, and experiential learning. Be a part of a team to solve problems and accomplish goals. Put critical thinking skills into action. ...more
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NEW! Forces in Nature - 4th through 6th grade:
Explore the Forces in Nature which shape our Environment. Learn about gravity and friction while using our four story zip line. Discover gases and pressure during the building and launching of air rockets. ...more
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Orienteering - 4th through 8th grade:
Try to find the way to the hidden base camp. Learn the differentt parts of the compass, basic compass skills, and the difference between Magnetic North and True North. Venture out in teams and practice orienteering skills. Step into the future of orienteering by learning Geomatics, which combines Orienteering with new age technology of GPS. ...more
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NEW! Sky Ranch Expeditions (Terrestrial Ecology) -
1th through 6th grade:
Become a part of an expedition team exploring terrestrial ecology. Travel to Sky Ranch Expeditions’ base camp to learn about animal characteristics, animal behavior, anatomy, physiology and taxonomy. Observe live animals such as ...more
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Fishing - 5th through 7th grade:
Discover the fun of fishing while leaning basic fishing skills, including hook safety, knot-tying, casting, and bait selection. Identify fish species located in East Texas such as bass, catfish, sunfish, and carp. Learn about predator/prey relationships, food we, learned and inherited traits. Win the prize for the biggest fish!
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Native Americans - 1st through 5th grade:
Become a member of our fictional Chikawa tribe. Learn to hunt with bows, grind corn, cook over an open fire, and start a fire using nothing more than a piece of flint rock. Participate in an Indian naming ceremony and receive a personal tribe name and necklace. ...more
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Ranch Life - 1st through 6th grade:
Experience life on a real Texas ranch! Spend timein the organic garden discovering natural farming methods, as well as decomposition and nitrogen fixation. Tend ranch animals, such as cows, goats, pigs, horses, and even llamas in our petting zoo. Learn to ride a horse and participate in an actual trail ride. ...more
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Texas History - 1st through 6th grade:
Travel back to the year 1843 and take part in a living history lesson. Trace the development of Peter’s Colony in the Republic of Texas into our present-day Dallas. Help pioneer settlers practice woodworking skills, and learn what it takes to build a real log cabin. Experience life as it was in Texas' Republic days, learn valuable skills ...more
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