After completing this program students will be able to:

• Students will design, conduct and present a research project centered on the wetland abiotic and biotic components of the Alamosa or Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge.
• Students will explore the concepts of adaptations and relate various adaptations to the wetland habitat.
• Students will explore and asthetic and functional values of wetland to humans throughout history.
• Students will understand National Wildlife Refuges as a place to have fun and enjoy wildlife.

Connections to Colorado State Standards
Science
1.1,1.2,1.3,3.1,3.4,3.5,5.1,6.1,6.2,6.3,
The Program

This program is divided into three parts that make a complete integrated unit for your class.

Discovery Centers- As a pre-trip lesson, five student discovery centers are provided for your classroom to introduce students to the National Wildlife Refuge and the concepts they will be learning.

Field Study- is a 3-4 hour field trip to Alamosa or Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge which allows students to explore the wildlife and weather through use of their five senses.

Post-Field Study Problem Solving- Back in the classroom through a simple teacher led activity students will explore problem solving on National Wildlife Refuges.

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