Life Science Exploration
Application
Thanks to the KENDEDA FOUNDATION, ALL grade levels in the Atlanta Public School System are eligible
to apply for free Life Sciences programming through the CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER during the
upcoming school year. All completed applications received by October 1, 2011 will be considered for
programming. Applications will not be accepted prior to August 1st, but all applications must be received by
October 1, 2011. Please submit an electronic copy of this application to: outreach@chattnaturecenter.org
All applicants will be notified of their application status via email, and Life Science Exploration recipients will
be contacted directly by the CNC Outreach and Partnerships Coordinator within two weeks of submitting an
application to finalize field study arrangements. Please consider all testing dates, transportation requirements,
and other conflicts when requesting your field studies date. Cancellations made less than 1 month in advance
of the field studies date will not be rescheduled, and the recipient must reapply for consideration in the next
disbursement period. Funding exists for a limited number of students. Please return your application promptly
so that your students have adequate opportunity to participate in the Life Science Exploration program this year.
Applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis, after August 1, 2011.
Life Science Exploration Field Studies at CNC Covers:
 Free onsite programs at CNC and free admission for the required number of chaperones OR
 Free outreach programs provided by CNC at the qualifying school
 Reimbursement of transportation invoice for onsite programs at CNC
 Free teacher resources, student study guides, and related materials for classroom learning before and
after a visit to the Nature Center.
School Information
Full Name of School:
School Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Name of Principal:
School Phone:
Ext:
School Fax:
Name of Contact Teacher:
Email Address:
Field Studies Options
Visit us on-line at www.chattnaturecenter.org to get a more detailed description of our GPS-aligned
programming. Enter your choice of program from the drop-down box.
Program Choice (Kindergarten – Fifth Grade): Click Box
Program Choice (Sixth – Twelfth Grade): Click Box
Grade Level: Click Box
*Not Available as an Outreach.
**Available as an Outreach only.
Onsite versus Outreach
Our ONSITE programs include a guided, curriculum-driven hike through our woodland and wetland trails,
one or two related activities, animal biofacts, and an animal presentation. The Chattahoochee Nature Center
will reimburse any transportation costs you incur for this program in traveling to the Nature Center.
We are also able to bring most of our programs to your school. The outreach takes place in your classroom or
auditorium and includes everything offered in the onsite program except for the trails and the use of our
property. Our auditorium Outreach classes, “Hunters in the Sky”, “Owl Wise”, and “Georgia Wildlife
Journey”, can be taught to up to 150 students at a time and compares/contrasts multiple live animals.
Choose either Onsite or Outreach: Click Box
Field Studies Date Request
Onsite Availability: Programming is available September through May; however, those middle and high
schools requesting Water Studies or Tree ID programs may and are required to choose dates in OctoberDecember and March - May. Class times are 10:00-12:30; late arrivals cannot be given more time. Please
note: Project H2O runs from 9:30-12:50.
Outreach Availability: Individual class and auditorium outreaches are available September through May.
Programs can begin as early as 9AM. Outreach and Partnerships Coordinator will contact you and work
closely with you to plan a customized schedule for your outreach program.
Indicate your first, second, and third choice of dates for your field studies program.
Choice 1 Date:
Choice 2 Date:
Choice 3 Date:
Total Number of Students to Participate:
Please insure this number to be accurate. Max of 150 students per day for onsite programs. Multiple days
can be used to meet all of your programming needs. Max number of students varies for outreach programs.
Onsite Field Studies Day
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Schools should plan to arrive at 10AM, and if staying for a picnic lunch leave by 1PM.
Spend 1hr 15min hiking the trails with our naturalists and participating in hands-on activities. This
portion of your visit is scheduled for 11:15-12:30PM.
Plan for a self-guided tour during your visit with the help of Wetland/Wildlife Tour Cards, exploring the
Bird of Prey Aviaries, Beaver Habitat, Butterfly Garden, and Museum (30 minutes)
Spend time in our interpretative Discovery Center (30 minutes)
Bring your own brown-bag lunches to enjoy in the picnic facilities (30 minutes)
Needs Assessment Statement
In the space below, provide a brief justification of your need for Life Science Exploration programs. Include
details on how hands-on science experiences will relate to your curriculum and benefit your students. Let us
know in what ways you have taught environmental education in your classroom.
Applications will be accepted from August 1st through October 1st, 2011.
Please submit an electronic copy to: outreach@chattnaturecenter.org
Save your document as: “<your school’s name> <your grade> Kendeda Application”