Larry
Caplan is . . .
Our Magic Environment
Students
who participate in this program will learn:
Ø What "natural
resources" are.
Ø To be environmental
stewards of our natural resources.
Ø The consequences of
polluting our air, water and land.
Ø What alternatives to
pesticides can be used for controlling pests.
Ø To distinguish
between reliable and unreliable sources of information.
Our Magic Environment is
designed to run for 30 to 45 minutes, but can be adjusted for your individual
needs. Comedy and magic are used to
teach basic principles of environmental science. Various routines are interwoven around the
theme of environmental stewardship. The
students will learn specific ways they can "reduce, reuse and
recycle," as well as how they can make choices in their daily lives to
reduce environmental pressure. A routine
on water pollution introduces the concept of groundwater, how easily it can be
contaminated, and how difficult it is to clean up.
Our Magic Environment is
best suited for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, but
can be adapted for older (high school) audiences. This show has been used at several Earth Day
celebrations around Indiana. Our Magic Environment can also be adapted for adult audiences, including
garden clubs, Master Gardener conferences, and civic groups.
The Magic Gardener meets Science
Academic Standards for Indiana, Kentucky, and
Illinois!
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