Knowledge Bank

The leading priority of this capstone project was to develop an Early Childhood Engagement Strategy Plan. The structure of this plan was designed to consider all necessary components of expanding the ORWRP’s capacity to host K-5 youth programming. Goals 1-6 of the plan align with grades K-5 and serve to identify state scientific learning standards applicable to wetland science and describe specific examples of on-site engagement. Goal 7 summarizes K-5 learning standards for three subject areas: math, writing, and reading, which ORWRP staff can utilize in tandem with the findings of Goals 1-6 or use to produce independent engagement ideas. Additionally, the strategic plan references Appendices A-D, which contain expanded information to guide the implementation of the aforementioned goals, including: Benchmarking, Funding Resources, Site Modifications, and Potential Partners, respectively.