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Summer Aquatic Science Program John Bunker Sands Wetland Center The Aquatic Science Investigations summer Contact Information program is an academic program promoting Website: scholarship and student success for high school www.wetlandcenter.com students interested in environmental systems and natural resources. A major goal of the Email: program is for students to become aware [email protected] of water as an important natural resource of Phone: Texas and the need for conservation of these 972-474-9100 resources. With a focus on STEM activities and Address: an individual project to be done during the camp, students will leave with knowledge and 655 Martin Lane experiences that benefit them in the classroom Combine/ Seagoville, Texas 75159 environment. This program is made possible by Aquatic Science a grant from Oncor Electric Delivery. John Bunker Sands Wetland Center @jbswetlandcenter Investigations @wetlandcenter Summer 2021

Special Thanks to Summer Research Camp Dates Oncor Electric Delivery st th June 21 to 25 , 2021 for scholarship funding

Student Eligibility of ASI 2021 Must be entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the Fall of 2021

Camp Scholarship Recipients Consideration to receive this scholarship requires a submission of: The Aquatic Science Investigations • Completed Application • Signed Parent/Guardian Letter of Summer Program is designed for 10th, Consent for Minors 11th, and 12th grade students with interests • Signed Student Letter or Agreement in Environmental Science, Geosciences and Biology and incorporates problem-based All Applications due by learning, field study and research, May 21st, 2021 and field trips. The Aquatic Science What Will You Do At Camp? About the John Bunker Sands Investigations Project You will have an immersive experience during Wetland Center The Aquatic Science Investigations (ASI) project your week at the Wetland Center. Staying at the The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center resides provides a foundation for high school students Center for the entire week, you will take day in the middle of the East Fork Wetland Project to investigate aquatic resources through field trips to various natural resource venues located which was designed to filter treated wastewater study and research. The ASI project will also in Texas, the furthest being two hours away. and supplement the water supply for 1.7 million encourage environmental stewardship in Through these trips, you will experience people living in north Texas. It is one of the students that is important to the sustainability hands-on field study techniques and take the largest constructed wetlands on the United of natural resources in urban and suburban information you learn and apply it to a project States and is located along the banks of the environments. ASI will bring together students you will be working on during the week. We will East Fork of the Trinity River, 25 miles south- with an interest in environmental systems as be using testing supplies supplied by the Center east of Dallas, TX. The Wetland Center facility they learn about the resource of water, how it as you collect soil, water, and plant samples provides education and research opportunities is delivered to the public, its importance from these sites, with analysis being done at pertaining to water conservation, wetland regarding other natural resources, and the each of the locations and back at the Wetland systems, and wildlife management. future of water in Texas. Field studies and Center. At the end of the week, we will invite student research will take place at the John your parents to the Center to join us for lunch Bunker Sands Wetland Center, the Richland and view your presentation on the topic you Chambers Reservoir, Gus Engeling Wildlife have been researching. Management Area, and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.

For more information contact Linda Dunn at Aquatic Science Investigations Goals 972-474-9100 or [email protected]. 1. For the students to gain experience in collecting scientific data through visiting various venues relating to wetlands and using that data to determine the outcome of a specific project they will be working on throughout the week, gaining skills to excel in the classroom. 2. To expose students to the natural resources What Is Being Provided? in Texas, fostering an attitude of stewardship toward these resources, their importance • Overnight lodging at the Wetland Center to the environment and the need for • All meals including snacks conservation. • Transportation to venues 3. To offer a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) focus that can be • Testing equipment offered through firsthand, carefully selected environmental learning experiences. ASI: Aquatic Science Investigations June 21 – 25, 2021 Student Application Form Application Deadline is May 21, 2021

Students applying for the ASI program need to be going into 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2021. Space is limited to 10 students. This form must be completed and returned with appropriate documentation prior to the start of program. No students will be allowed to participate in activities without the requested forms on file. Once your application is received and you are accepted into the camp, you will receive additional paperwork.

Student Information Information

Name:______Age: ______First Last Address: ______Apt. #______City: ______Zip Code:______

Cell Phone: ______Home Phone: ______

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Ethnicity: Native American Asian Black or African-American White/Caucasian Other______

Email: ______Date of Birth ______Month/ Day/ Year School District Attending ______

Why are you interested in attending the ASI program?

What are your plans after graduation?

Parent/Guardian Signature______/______Print Name Signature Gives permission for son/daughter ______to participate in the JBS Wetland Center Print Name ASI: Aquatic Science Investigations summer program. ASI will be held at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center. I also give permission for my child to attend all field trips that will take place throughout the week.

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center ASI: Aquatic Science Investigations June 21 – 25, 2021 Letter of Consent for Minors

Dear JBS Wetland Center ASI 2021 Participant:

I am Linda Dunn, the Education Manager at the Wetland Center, and we are excited to be offering the ASI camp to high school students this summer, sponsored by Oncor Electric Delivery. The goals of this camp are:

1. For the you to gain experience in collecting scientific data through visiting various venues relating to wetlands and using that data to determine the outcome of a specific project they will be working on throughout the week, gaining skills to excel in the classroom. 2. For you become aware of the natural resources in Texas, fostering an attitude of stewardship toward these resources, their importance to the environment and the need for conservation. 3. To offer a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) focus that can be offered through firsthand, carefully selected environmental learning experiences.

You will have an immersive experience during your week at the Wetland Center. Staying at the Center for the entire week, you will take day trips to various natural resource venues located in Texas, the furthest being 2 hours away. Through these trips, you will experience hands-on field study techniques and take the information you learn and apply it to a project you will be working on during the week. We will be using testing supplies supplied by the Center as you collect soil, water and plant samples from these sites, with analysis being done on location and back at the Wetland Center. At the end of the week, we will invite your parents to the Center to join us for lunch and view your presentation on the topic you have been researching.

The ASI: Aquatic Science Investigations summer program is an academic program, and you are expected to participate in all educational endeavors, including project presentations on Friday.

You will be spending the night at the Wetland Center, Monday – Thursday. While at the Center, all meals will be provided, starting with lunch on Monday through lunch on Friday, as well as snacks during the day. You will be asked to help with food preparation, loading and unloading of van before and after daily field trips, putting away lab supplies and thank you notes to be sent to all presenters. Those who choose not to participate in the activities taking place throughout the week, will be asked to call their parents to come and pick them up.

It is going to be an exciting week, traveling to new locations in Texas, learning cool new things and having some fun as well – fishing, astronomy, night hike, campfires and so much more! If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or give me a call at 972-467-1659.

JBS ASI: Aquatic Science Investigations, Student Letter of Agreement– Return with Application I ______(name of student) agree to follow the outlined expectations mentioned above. I understand that if I don’t follow program guidelines, I will be asked to leave the program. I understand that pictures or statements associated with this project may be taken and I give my release for use of such images or statements for this project.

______Minor’s Name (Print) Signature Date

______Parent of Minor Name (Print) Signature Date

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center ASI: Aquatic Science Investigations June 21 – 25, 2021 Parent/Guardian Letter of Consent for Minors

Dear JBS Wetland Center ASI 2021 Parent/Guardian of Minors:

4. For the students to gain experience in collecting scientific data through visiting various venues relating to wetlands and using that data to determine the outcome of a specific project they will be working on throughout the week, gaining skills to excel in the classroom. 5. To expose students to the natural resources in Texas, fostering an attitude of stewardship toward these resources, their importance to the environment and the need for conservation. 6. To offer a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) focus that can be offered through firsthand, carefully selected environmental learning experiences.

The students will have an immersive experience during their week of camp. Staying at the Center for the entire week, students will take day trips to various natural resource venues located in Texas, the furthest being 2 hours away. Through these trips, the students will experience hands-on field study techniques and take the information they learn and apply it to a project they will be doing. They will be using testing supplies supplied by the Center as they collect soil, water and plant samples from these sites, with analysis being done on location and back at the Wetland Center. At the end of the week, we invite all the parents to the Center as the students present the topic they have been studying and for lunch afterwards.

Students attending the ASI summer program should know this is an academic program and they are expected to participate in all educational endeavors, including project presentations on Friday.

Students will be spending the night at the Wetland Center, Monday – Thursday. While at the Center, all meals will be provided for them, starting with lunch on Monday through lunch on Friday, as well as snacks during the day. Students will be expected to help with food preparation, loading and unloading of van before and after daily field trips, putting away lab supplies and thank you notes to be sent to all presenters. Students who choose to not participate in the activities taking place throughout the week, will be asked to call their parents and be picked up at the Center.

JBS ASI: Aquatic Science Investigations, 2021 Parental Consent for Minors – Return with Application I give consent for my child ______(name of child) to participate in the above program. I understand that if expectations are not met on the part of my child, I will be responsible for coming and picking up my child. I understand pictures or statements associated with this program may be taken and I give my release for use of such images or statements for this project. ______Parent of Minor Name (Print) Signature Date

______Minor’s Name (Print) Signature Date