6TH GRADE POSTER CONTEST
Presented to 6th Grade Science classes, the Fremont Conservation District will make a presentation to your class on a conservation theme selected for the year by the National Association of Conservation Districts. The themes are based on a particular conservation practice or concern - the themes change each year!! Follow-up with some classroom instruction, and, the students are ready to create a poster based on the theme!
The Fremont Conservation District provides the poster paper and registration forms that are needed for students to participate!! There are cash and other prizes for the students to win, and, a travelling Art Trophy for the participating school who has the best art on the posters!!
The Fremont Conservation District will begin contacting local Science teachers in September to schedule presentation for October. Watch for an e-mail or phone call from the Fremont Conservation District to schedule your presentation time!!
See more information on the Poster Contest by clicking here!
The Fremont Conservation District provides the poster paper and registration forms that are needed for students to participate!! There are cash and other prizes for the students to win, and, a travelling Art Trophy for the participating school who has the best art on the posters!!
The Fremont Conservation District will begin contacting local Science teachers in September to schedule presentation for October. Watch for an e-mail or phone call from the Fremont Conservation District to schedule your presentation time!!
See more information on the Poster Contest by clicking here!
CLASSROOM GUEST PRESENTERS
Teaching conservation and want to arrange for a classroom speaker? We have specialists in a broad range of subjects and several tools to show how conservation really works!
The RIVER TRAILER teaches about river flow and the impact of erosion along the stream bank.
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The GROUNDWATER MODEL teaches how groundwater systems work. The model includes segments on contamination, aquifers / wells, and how water moves through the soil.
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The SNOW PACK MODEL teaches about how the water cycle works, beginning with precipitation on mountains to the reservoirs and streams as the snow melts. It shows the students how water moves throughout a watershed.
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SOIL SCHOOL teaches students about the layers of soil and all of the important aspects of healthy soil. The Fremont Conservation District provides all materials (gummy worms included!)
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Completing conservation projects at your school? The Fremont Conservation District can bring our WATERSHED TRAILER with tools like shovels, rakes, and seeders along with staff to help get the job done!!
Contact the Fremont Conservation District if you need a presentation on any of the above models or to utilize the trailers we have available.
FARM DAY FOR 5TH GRADERS
The Fremont Conservation District has an openings for 5th grade classes to take a FARM DAY field trip with us!! Spend a morning or afternoon outside with our staff and local agricultural producers - help us teach your students about where their food comes from and how they can go GREEN in a whole new way!! Call us to RSVP a spot for your class!!