Field Research in Texas City

Students as Field Researchers

Up to 60 students in grades K-12 use hands-on techniques and tools to explore prairie and coastal ecology.  Each group participates in three of the following activities that reinforce a number of TEKS objectives:

• Seining for marine life
• Identifying coastal birds
• Identifying native plants
• Insect sweeping
• Water quality testing

Time of year, weather conditions, student ages and numbers will determine which activities will be completed.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is an active field research day—students will get dirty and wet. Wear shoes and clothes that can be worn in the water, or bring a change of clothes.

Costs & Scheduling

Spring 2010 Dates - ***All Dates are Fully Booked*** 

Before Your Visit

1. Complete your reservations at least three weeks in advance; call 713-533-6739 to reserve space for your students or email education@houstonzoo.org. 
2. Make certain that students complete a Waiver of Liability signed by their parent or legal guardian.
3. Prepare your students for their visit by discussing prairie/coastal ecology and other pertinent topics.
4. Make students know to bring a brown-bag lunch and drink(s). No food is available at the Preserve.

The Day of Your Visit

1. The program will take place rain or shine—we will only cancel due to severe weather.
2. Make certain students dress for the weather. This is an all-day, outdoor experience
3. Ensure that students bring a brown-bag lunch and drink(s).
4. Bring each participant’s Waiver of Liability.  Students will NOT be able to participate if a signed waiver is not available on the day of your visit.
5. Program Schedule
   

Program Schedule

We start promptly at 9:15 a.m., so please arrive at 9:00 a.m.

Directions to the Preserve:

Introduction to Field Research is generously sponsored by Halliburton