Summer Science Camps: Bug Camp Day 2 - A Visit from BYU's Bean Museum!

Friday, June 12, 2015

Bug Camp Day 2 - A Visit from BYU's Bean Museum!

The highlight of our second day at Bug Camp was a visit from Keith Condie, a member of BYU's Bean Life Science Museum. His presentation was about classification.

The children sorted pictures of animals into different groups based on their characteristics. He then taught them about vertebrates (animals with backbones) and invertebrates (animals without backbones). Bugs are invertebrates.

Part of his presentation included live animals. The kids got to see 2 vertebrates--a snake and a turtle. He also brought an invertebrate--a Chilean Rose-Haired Tarantula named Gwen.

Since this is a Bug Camp, Keith was also kind enough to bring his personal insect collection for the kids to see.

It was a fabulous presentation. The kids really enjoyed it. Thank you Keith!

Daily Schedule

9:30-10:15 - Learning Centers
Students will independently choose different learning activities. There will be a daily art center, library center, math center, drama center, writing center, and research center.

10:15-10:30 - Snack/Storytime
A small snack will be provided each day while the teacher reads a story.

10:30-11:15 - Project Work
This time will include direct instruction on topics we are studying, experiments, guest speakers, and other guided learning activities.

11:15-11:30 - Science Journals
Each day, the students will have an opportunity to write or draw something they are learning about in their science journals.

Director/Teacher: Cristina Duke

Testimonials

"Thank you!...My daughter really LOVED owl camp! She still talks about it and has a new found love for owls."
-Nicole S.

"My 2 girls did bug camp this year and had SO much fun! They have continued to talk all about bugs even weeks after camp ended. They have told me a number of interesting facts about bugs and insects and are still talking about camp. Bug Camp was so much fun that we turned right around and signed up for Rock Camp. It was another great week that we are still talking about! Thanks Cristina!"
-Kristin B.

"Miss Cristina taught four of my children from 1st-3rd grade. The summer camps were so fun and educational. They got so in-depth, they became experts in whatever they were studying. She teaches them how to learn and ask questions. My kids loved each one she did during the summer."
-Tami A.