Project KITE (Kids in the Environment) is a multi-disciplinary program for grades K-8. It was developed to support the schools’ curriculum using hands-on activities and demonstrations. Working closely with the classroom teacher, Tin Mountain teacher/naturalists provide three presentations and a day-long field trip focused on a topic within the natural sciences.
All topics can be adapted to the applicable grade level and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
Topics include:
Grade K-1 Seasons and the Environment
Grade 2 Wetlands Ecology
Grade 3 Wildlife of Maine/New Hampshire
Grade 4 Forests of Maine/New Hampshire: Historical Overview
Grade 5 Alpine Ecology of the White Mountains
Grade 6 The Saco River: From the Mountains to the Sea
Grade 7 Watersheds
Grade 8 Forest of Maine/New Hampshire