The Dam Program

Spruce Run ReservoirHunterdon County, NJ

• U-shaped dock in reservoir

• Dock on edge of stream below dam

Our Interpretive Center

The Dam Program

Lesson Plan Quadrant Format

Science ContentScience Content

• Introduction to a reservoir• Effects of dams on ecosystems• Water quality• Upper dam / lower dam

Science ContentScience Content

• Introduction to a reservoir• Effects of dams on ecosystems• Water quality• Upper dam / lower dam

Spruce Run ContentSpruce Run Content • History of Spruce Run Reservoir• Ecosystems of Spruce Run

Spruce Run ContentSpruce Run Content • History of Spruce Run Reservoir• Ecosystems of Spruce Run

Science ToolsScience Tools

• Water quality kits• Hand lenses / scopes• Dip nets• Collection containers• Stream Table

Science ToolsScience Tools

• Water quality kits• Hand lenses / scopes• Dip nets• Collection containers• Stream Table

DocumentationDocumentation

• Journals• Animal / Plant Sketching• Venn Diagram

DocumentationDocumentation

• Journals• Animal / Plant Sketching• Venn Diagram

Introduction

• Welcome to Spruce Run Reservoir

• Introduction to schedule

• Staff introductions

• Safety Overview

Lesson Plan

• History of Spruce Run Reservoir

• What is a reservoir and dam– Effects of dams on ecosystems

• Introduction to science tools

Lesson Plan

• Observational travel to site

• Field Experience– Above and below the dam– Water quality– Plants and animals

Lesson Plan

• Documentation– Journal: Water quality results– Field Guide: Plants and animals– Venn Diagram

Lesson Plan• Wrap Up

– Use data for camparing upper/lower dam– Chart results of water quality– Venn diagram of species– Closing statement: The effects of dams on

ecosystems…

Above dam Below damBoth

Fundamental Modifications

• Eliminate water quality tests/tools

• Concentrate on animals and plants

• Simplified journals and field guides– Provide word banks

• Wrap up to include a summary game

Enhanced Modifications

• Invasive vs. native species

• Additional water quality tests

• Expanded species in field guides/journals

• Expanded vocabulary and concepts

Cognitive Accommodations & Modifications

• Stickers of plants and animals in field guides

• Marks on waders showing depth

• Offer dock usage in addition to water exploration

• Multiple choice questions

• Speak slowly and allow time to process

Blind or Low Vision Accommodations & Modifications

• Magifiers and additional lighting

• Modified turbidity game

• Tactile models of animals and plants

• Puff paint maps and field guides

• Digital voice recording for journal

• Braille guides and worksheets

• Bright markers for depth perception

• Guide ropes

Age Related Accommodations & Modifications

• Offer dock in addition to water exploration

• Bright markers for depth perception

• Guide ropes

• Use one site location (2 groups)

• Amplified instructions

• Other modifications noted previously

Thank you!

Joe’s team