Rivers, Creeks and Ponds; A Summer Project
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The curriculum format used for this summer camp was the Project Approach. The beauty of the Project Approach is that the topic chosen is one that appeals to the children in such a way that they are engaged and motivated to learn.
A sampling of the Maryland State Curriculum Standards can be found on each page. Standards from all disciplines are met naturally by investigating a worthy topic in depth .
Welcome!
Welcome to the Blue Jay Room. We are a summer camp class of eight and nine year olds from the Maryland, D.C. area. Our camp is six weeks long. This summer we are studying Rivers, Creeks and Ponds. There are twelve children in our class. 
In our room, we have a Guinea Pig named Peanut Butter Cup, and eight Angel Fish. We like to bring in things to share with other people in the classroom like, pets and books.We go to the pool on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We like to play lots of games like: the Button and the Paper Dart Game. We like to build tall and creative block structures.
The Blue Jay Class
Many thanks to my co-teacher, Ms Gonzalez for coming up with the idea for our study and sharing with the responsibilities. Thanks too to Mr. T, our trusty aid with a Master's degree!
Vera Wiest
Contact with the natural environment can have lasting beneficial effects on the health of children. In addition, children are the future caretakers of our planet. It is imperative for them to get out at an early age to appreciate the natural world and learn as much as they can since they will become the scientists, engineers and politicians of tomorrow responsible for making sure there is plenty of nature to enjoy for generations to come. Check out the Maryland Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources site.
Web design by The Blue Jay Class and Vera Wiest. Last updated September 2010