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IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Visit the French Creek Nature Center – without leaving your classroom! Through the media of Distance Learning via video conferencing, your class can interact with a Lorain County Metro Parks Naturalist who will provide a unique learning experience through a variety of images, video clips, sounds, artifacts, manipulatives, games, and hands-on activities!
In order to participate in Distance Learning, your group must be able to have access to a two-way audio/video conferencing system operating at a speed of 256K or higher. A Test Call, scheduled alongside the program and performed on a date prior to the program itself, will ensure that the connection can be made between the two facilities.
Successful Distance Learning Programs involve interaction between the presenter and the audience; for this reason and based on our past experience, we request that your group size be limited to about 30 students to allow for maximum interaction between the two sites. Each program runs approximately 45 minutes. There is no charge for programs to groups within Lorain County; programs are $40 each for those outside the county. Sites connecting to the French Creek Nature Center incur all long-distance phone charges that may apply during the duration of each call.
To schedule a Distance Learning Program, submit an Online Distance Learning Reservation Request, or call the French Creek Nature Center at (440) 949-5200 or 1-800-LCM-PARK.
FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)
PROGRAMS BY TOPIC
PROGRAMS BY GRADE LEVEL
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING RESERVATION REQUEST
EVALUATION FORM
| Have you ever thought about how many animals live in Ohio’s woods and fields? Many species can be found in our own backyards or while walking through the parks. Learn about birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and more! | |
| Herps are not usually considered our favorite animals, but together we’ll find out how cool they really are! Compare and contrast their life cycles, body coverings, feeding habits, and seasonal behaviors with those of other animals in our area. | |
| Animals live in many different kinds of places. Find out what makes a suitable habitat for different animal species. Explore the basic needs of animals and how habitats provide these to their inhabitants. | |
| Animals can’t just go to the store or market for food. Find out how they hunt - and how those that are hunted protect themselves – as we explore the predator/prey relationships of animals. | |
| Weather forecasters use amazing and powerful tools to predict the weather. Find out how to observe and measure the interactions between the sun, water, and air that influence our weather patterns, and learn to make a weather forecast that is likely to come true! |
For a printable listing of our Distance Learning Programs, click here.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
3rd – 5th Grade
6th – 8th Grade
High School
FAQ’s
(Frequently Asked Questions)
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM CONNECTION?
Your group must have access to 2-way audio-video conferencing system connected through ATM, ISDN, or IP, and operating at 256K or faster. A test call, scheduled at the time of your reservation, will ensure that a connection can be made between the two sites.
WHAT IS THE COST OF A DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM?
There currently is no charge for those within Lorain County; those outside Lorain County will be charged $40 per program. Groups connecting to our site will be responsible for all connection charges.
WHAT IS THE REQUIRED GROUP SIZE?
To enable maximum interaction between the presenter and members of your group, we ask that you limit your group size to about 30 individuals per program.
HOW CAN I VIEW THE DESCRIPTIONS & OBJECTIVES OF EACH PROGRAM BEFORE I REGISTER?
See a complete listing of our Distance Learning Programs with the content standards they highlight by clicking here.
WHEN CAN I REGISTER FOR A DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM?
Distance Learning Programs must me scheduled at least one month prior to the date of program. A Test Call will be scheduled to take place prior to the program date to ensure that a connection can be made with your facility.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY GROUP FOR A PROGRAM VIA DISTANCE LEARNING?
Fill out an Online Reservation Request form to begin process. After your form is submitted, our staff will contact you and confirm your program. If you wish to register by phone, please call the French Creek Nature Center at (440 ) 949-5200 or 1-800-LCM-PARK.
