--Native American/Pioneer Culture (gr. 5 or adapted)
In each, we promote caring for the Earth, by enthusiasm and example.
Whatever your philosophy, Native American teachers like to say, "You must be able to grow corn." -
-Photographer unknown
Basically, the great majority of teachers say we are fun yet structured enough for students to gain a very memorable learning experience! We would be happy to furnish references from our growing folder of Evaluations.
The 80 acre farm as a teaching facility was est. 1995; it has been a family farm since 1813.
Fall Science Options:
# The Season of Fall. Seasonal changes.
# Life cycle of plants. Seed dispersal activity
# Tree identification/ classification by key in deciduous woods.
# Ecosystem Comparison: Ponds (woodlot and meadow)
Creek and Woods (all within 7 minutes walk from barn and picnic shelters over moderate to easy terrain
# Decomposers. Woods walk by creek. Students carry "bug jars" to examine and return to habitat.
# How do animals react to a changing environment: animals adapt to winter: deer, reptiles, butterflies, sheep, horses
# Water cycle. Use antique well pump, visit ponds, stream:
transpiration, evaporation, water table...
# Composting: students fork compost at Garden site; redworm bin contents study w/ frisbees in pairs
# Recycle, Reuse Treasure Hunt . Raw materials saved.
# Erosion and soil Deposition: creekbed, sinkholes, manmade
Spring Science
# The rebirth of Spring! Plant life cycle Photosynthesis
# Water Cycle (see above) Excellent in spring
# What are the basic needs of living things?
# Wetlands/Pond as an Ecosystem: students use dipjars to discover tadpoles, insect larvae etc. Birds identified w/ key
# Babies both domestic and wild; visit farm
babies. Mammals, reptiles, insects discussed
#See above for :
Recycle etc
Composting
Erosion and Soil Deposition
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE
Presented in a hands-on way. Class visits wikon, a replica of a woodland summer house. Items of hunter'-gatherer life are passed; songs, drumming, storytelling and much more. 3 hour or more progam. Can incorporate animals such as horses and sheep.
PAPAW'S FARM IS NEAR LAWRENCEBURG INDIANA. EXIT off I-275 at Rt. 50. WE HAVE FOUND COMPUTER MAPS DO NOT GIVE ACCURATE DRIVE TIME. CALL FOR A REASONABLE ESTIMATE.
The most hands-on and fun you will find. 3-4 hr. quality educational program taught by our staff individually with each class.
Fees $7.50 per child and parent. Teachers FREE.
$140 group minimum.
Atten: Dearborn County Teachers:
We now have scholarship funds available through a Lawenceburg City Youth Grant of Dearborn Community Foundation thru June 08. Call for special reduced prices.
Enjoy a picnic with a view of the pond!
office # 513-821-2011
This page was last updated on: March 25, 2008
Papaw's Farm now operates as Hummel Heritage Farm and is non-profit.
