School Programs - Virtual & Hybrid

We have already developed and are continuing to develop programs listed below that can be presented virtually or through a hybrid method. Depending on the program, teachers have several options on how these programs can be presented to students:
  • Students can complete the program entirely on their own from home or in a classroom.
  • Katerina can Zoom (or use another method to talk) with the teacher and class. This can be done from home or school. If at home there will be built in activities online. If at school the teacher will be in charge of overseeing the activities, which can be sent electronically or dropped off at the schools after hours.
  • Students can do part of the program at home and part at school.
  • If an activity has to be completed at school, but visitors aren't permitted in the building during school hours, Katerina can drop off and/or set up activities before or after school hours.
Many of these programs can be completed in several different ways. We are willing to work with you to make these programs work, however you need them to!

​Please email Pickaway SWCD Educator, Katerina, at katerina-sharp@pickawayswcd.org or call the office at 740-477-1693 to set up a program and/or to discuss presentation options. Many of the lessons and activities are housed on Google Drive, so are easy to share with teachers upon request.

We will continue to update this page as new virtual programs are created. Please keep an eye out for them!
At Home               In Classroom Only
Augmented Reality Sandbox
​4th-12th Grades​
Learn about landforms, earth science, maps, and more with our sandbox. This can be a multi-day program completed in classroom. Lesson and activity ideas can be shared with teachers. Katerina can set the sandbox up after school hours, and the teacher can oversee programs with the sandbox during the school day.
Must be completed in the classroom, though additional related activities could be done at home.
Exploring Scientists and Their Data
3rd-6th Grades
​Students follow along with a book reading of "Exemplary Evidence: Scientists and Their Data", then choose a scientist from the book to create a brochure about. Student share a video of their brochure on Flipgrid with the class. Students can then watch classmates videos about other scientists and comment.
​Completed at home or in the classroom.
Click here for lesson plan.
Journey from Farm-to-Table
PreK-2nd Grades
Students explore a virtual classroom that includes a reading of the book, "Right This Very Minute: a table to farm book about food and farming", related educational videos and interactive, online activities.
Completed at home or in the classroom
Click here to access the Google Drive Folder
Living in a Watershed
3rd-8th Grades​
Watch videos about testing stream health with macroinvertebrates and electrofishing (Edpuzzle quizzes built in), create your own watershed model (simple craft), watch a demo of the Enviroscape, learn what watershed you live in, and watch a book recording of "Creek Critters". This program can be presented by Katerina with students via Zoom, or activities can be done individually. This program has components for a wide age range.
Completed at home or in the classroom.
Click here for lesson plan.
Topsoil Tour
6th-12th Grade​s
Test the soil around your school to determine texture, pH, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus levels. This is a PowerPoint led activity that must be done in a classroom. A teacher can lead the activity without trouble using the PowerPoint. Katerina can drop supplies off to the school after hours.
Must be completed in the classroom.
Tunneling Through the Soil
3rd-5th Grades​
Watch a video about the importance of soil. If completed at home, an Edpuzzle quiz can accompany the video. If completed in the classroom, the soil tunnel can be set up after school hours and students can complete a scavenger hunt after watching the video.
Can be completed half at home or completely in the classroom.