As the Spring sessions of Eco-Explorers come to a close, students are getting ready for their long awaited summer vacation! Reflecting over the different themes and sessions this Spring, there are so many awesome memories that will stay with students through the summer. Students will remember meeting Irvine’s animal ambassadors such as the corn snake or… Read more »
Now that Spring is here, Eco-Explorers is in high gear with new fun themes and activities! In Water, Water, Everywhere students delve in the chemistry of water through hands-on experiments and games. One activity includes boat making from recyclable materials to learn about density. Students had fun testing the strength of their boats with marbles!… Read more »
This winter, in Eco-Explorers, has been a cold one, but we still had a blast! Whether students were learning about natural disasters, biodiversity, or microscopic worlds, students remained engaged and active with fun activities, crafts, and experiments. As the days grow longer and warmer, students are ready and excited to transition into the Spring session… Read more »
This winter, students in grades 3rd-5th have been exploring with Microscopes! Students are viewing the world through different eyes. After learning about the importance of microscopes and the different parts of the microscope, students have been viewing all sorts of nature! They learned how to make their own slides and have been able to view… Read more »
The winter session of Eco-Explorers is just beginning and we have lots planned for our explorers! Although the temperature is dropping and the snow is falling, there is still a lot to explore after school! K-2nd grade students are learning all about Natural Disasters this winter! They will explore earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanoes and so much… Read more »
School is back in session and that means it’s time to start exploring! Eco-Explorers starts next week and we are excited to see all of our Explorers again! This fall we will be talking about Science Mysteries, Outdoor Survival Skills and exploring the wonderful world of Nature Photography. We cannot wait to get started! A… Read more »
The Eco-Explorers Summer Session at Sparks Elementary was a huge success once again! We started our week hiking the beautiful trails and getting muddy in the stream. Along our hikes, we observed honey bees and butterflies buzzing around collecting nectar. We found milkweed, learned about Monarch Butterflies, and caught insects with our nets! At the… Read more »
With summer break starting, our after-school club will be taking a short break. Not to worry, Eco-Explorers will be on the road this summer traveling to Sparks Elementary to lead two, week-long sessions! Check back next month to see how our first week of summer Eco-Explorers went! Before saying goodbye to our Explorers, we asked them… Read more »
New this spring! Eco-Explorers is now offered before school! Students at Sparks Elementary can enjoy outdoor exploration after school AND in the morning! These explorers took a morning hike to the stream and found frogs and lots of microinvertebrates! While on their hike, they also saw many birds and butterflies! All a good sign of… Read more »
A little snow didn’t stop these explorers! This week, our Eco-Explorers spent time outside conducting science experiments involving snow and the cold weather! What happens to an inflated balloon when left out in the cold?? We began our walk with a fully inflated balloon, and by the time we went back inside, the balloon had partially… Read more »
