Teacher Testimonial

This is what some of our past teacher participants have said:

“Just wanted to say thank you for such a great field trip! We examined our organisms this afternoon, and it was so great! The kids were so involved and excited; we found several different varieties of organisms and also used the high-powered scope, which was incredible! I couldn't get the kids to stop at the end of the day. These are the days that make all the hard ones worthwhile (for me & the kids).”

Ana Crossman
Beacon Hill Elementary

Tiny Neighbors Field Investigation

In partnership with Seattle Public Schools, Tiny Neighbors is a field investigation that extends the learning in the 5th grade Microworlds Science Unit by supporting teachers and students in designing and completing their own scientific investigations of local ponds or lakes. Students make connections from their classroom learning to the real world by exploring an ecosystem within their community.

Click on these images to see a slide show of a recent Tiny Neighbors program.

Go to:

Watershed Ecology

Community Mapping

Exploring Place

Teacher Support

The support provided to teachers and students includes:

Teacher training
Planning assistance
3 Lessons, including pre and post assessments
Field equipment
Field assistance as teachers implement Tiny Neighbors the first time

Up to 20 clock hours can be earned by participating teachers.