Junior Elementary

Our Junior Elementary Homeschool Program is an introductory experience for children ages 7-9 or in grades 2-3. With the guidance of experienced naturalists, we begin to work in groups to discover nature at the Center. Students form connections with the creatures and habitats that make-up Southeastern Wisconsin.

2018/19 Curriculum

Fall

September | Energy in the Pond

Students learn about small macroinvertebrate pond creatures and how they help to create a healthy ecosystem – students then watch the creatures they find on the big screen.

October | The Water Cycle

Water is the liquid of life – students learn about the importance of water and the water cycle through activities, experiments, and discussions.

November | Native Ways

Students learn how Native Americans survived by utilizing plants and animals in the area and experience a performance by a Native American Hoop Dancer.

Winter

December | Owls: Flying Mouse Traps!

Students meet one of the Center’s resident owls, dissect an owl pellet, and go on a hike to learn where owls can be found.

January | Oh, Deer

Through interactive games, trail activities, and trail camera pictures, students will learn all about the largest wild mammal living in greater Milwaukee.

February | Tracks, Traces, and Tree ID!

Learn to identify animal tracks, their winter survival techniques, and how to identify trees without leaves.

Spring

March | Maple Trees and Photosynthesis

Learn about how trees photosynthesize and why we call them VIPs (very important producers).

April | Diurnal Hunters of the Sky

Meet the Center’s resident Raptors, then take a “hawk’s eye view” from our tower and play trail games to learn about raptor adaptations and flight.

May | Rock & Roll with Soil and More!

Explore the Center’s terrace and beach to learn about rock types, fossils, and the rock cycle.

Pricing

We offer a discounted rate for year-long participation. A family membership is included in the non-member year-long participation rate.

Fall (September – November)
Member: $45 | Non – Member: $65

Winter (December – February)
Member: $45 | Non – Member: $65

Spring (March – May)
Member: $45 | Non – Member: $65

Full Year (September – May)
Member: $120 | Non – Member: $180