Project WET 2006
On Friday, September 22nd, 2006 area fourth graders attended the seventh annual “Make-A-Splash with Project WET” Festival held at the Campbell Creek Science Center. While the weather made it a very wet Project WET celebration, the students still had the opportunity to have fun while learning how insects can indicate the health of the creek.
Students from local elementary schools collected and observed aquatic insects from Campbell Creek and learned that macroinvertebrates are an indicator of habitat health, that they are easy to observe and collect, and that they display a wide variety of adaptations. Students learned about the metamorphosis life cycle of the Caddisfly and participated in activities that determined the needs of the different life stages, including water, food, shelter and space. Finally, the students were able to make their own imaginative bug creatures with different adaptations needed for survival.
This event brought together students, teachers, and agency representatives for one cause: to raise awareness of the need for water education and draw attention to the vital role this precious resource plays in our everyday lives. Established in 1984, Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is an international water science and education program dedicated to teaching children around the world about water stewardship and conservation. To learn more about “Make-A-Splash with Project WET”, visit www.projectwetusa.org.
Anchorage’s 2006 Make-A-Splash Festival is made possible through the support of Project WET and Nestlé Waters North America, the Anchorage Waterways Council, the BLM and the Campbell Creek Science Center, The Imaginarium, Sack’s Café and Restaurant, Dianne’s Restaurant and Catering, Kaladi Brothers, Dino’s Donuts, Green Star, as well as the numerous volunteers that make this event possible.
A special thanks to the following volunteers…
Abby Petrozzi
Allison Laustem
Bill Hauser
Bob Mitchell
Brad Fidel
Brandi Smith
Brian Lax
Carl Persson
Cheryl Larson
Colleen O’Brien
Dela Grey
Elaine Border
Elizabeth Anderson
Ellen Lance
Fran Pekar
Giselle Bergeron
Keri Parsons
Linda Maxwell
Mary Whybark
Megon Coon
Meredith McCool
Nick Bronson
Peter Melde
Ruth Fischer
Susan Brusehaber
Susanna Mishler
Trisha Herminghaus
Thanks again to everyone involved! Looking forward to next year!
-Hilary
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