Lake-Reservoir 2Spruce Run Reservoir

Program Design

Science ContentAquatic LifeFood Chains

Spruce Run ContentMan-made LakeLocal Aquatics

Science ToolsDip netsViewing toolsIdentification Keys

DocumentationField Journals w/ food chain diagram

Program structure

• Introduce environment-Spruce Run Reservoir

• Get out and discover living organisms • Discuss findings • Introduce concept food chain/food web• Field journal/documentation

Welcome!

• Introduction• Name Tags• Safety• Rules

Where are we?

Introduction to Spruce Run

• Hunterdon County• Man-made reservoir

What we will use

Animal Identification

What’s a food chain?

Accommodations

• Cognitive• Blind/Low vision• Age related limitations

– Mobility– Hearing

Cognitive

• Flip books• Accessible field guides• 3-D specimen models• Assistive Listening Devices

Blind / Low Vision Accommodations

• Magnifiers• Enlarged flip books (with puff paint)• PowerPoint print out• Incorporate sounds into food web game• Hand over hand • 3-D specimen models

Age Related Accommodations

• Mobility– Site accessibility – Shorter distances/sitting area– Telescoping dip nets/grip assistance

• Hearing– Assistive Listening Devices

Conclusion

• This UID program model demonstrates that accommodations can be made for every audience need.

• Questions?