July 20 – 24, 2020
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Show and Tell for Parents at 11:00 AM)
Teacher: Sherry Ritter
What if animals and plants could teach us how to make better human inventions? We’d learn from a shark how to build ships that don’t get covered with barnacles. We’d learn from a spider how to keep birds from crashing into windows. We’d learn from birds how to make a train quieter. Join biologist Sherry Ritter on an adventure to learn from nature. On field trips, we’ll keep nature journals and explore ways animals and plants survive in their environments. We’ll use our observations and research to learn more about these animals and plants. Then we’ll take what we’ve learned from nature and create designs for new or improved inventions. All you’ll need to succeed is curiosity.
At the end of Biomimicry Design, participants will:
NOTE: This class includes a full day field trip to the Larry Creek group campground. Students will be transported by school bus to and from the campground so drop off and pick up will still be at the Stevensville school. However, pickup will be at 3:30 instead of 2:30. Permission slips will be required and will be emailed to parents prior to the start of class.
Level: Grade 5 – 8, with an interest in nature and design
Cost: $125 for the week-long summer camp – scholarships are available (lunch included)
Registration can also be done by phone/email:
Payment can be made online or by check made out to Coding for Kids and sent to Loey Knapp, 526 E 3rd St, Stevensville, MT 59870
The spot will be held for 5 days post registration while waiting for payment – after that the seat will be reopened for other students.
