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BONSAI BASICS THE FISCHER MARK, INC.
Number of Participants: Up to 25
Days/Times Available: Monday -Sunday / Time Flexible
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Grades:  4th - 12th

Description:
Students will learn the history of Bonsai, as well as recommended trees and designs. This module can be offered for one to five sessions where the students can start training their own trees.

Areas of County:  All
Contact Information: Mark Fischer
  301 Hunter Street
  West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  (561) 533-5184
Email: haniaalo@yahoo.com
Session Fee: $75
Supply Cost: Supplies depend upon amount of sessions.


BUILDING a BIOME THE FISCHER MARK, INC.
Number of Participants: Up to 25
Days/Times Available: Monday - Friday / Time Flexible
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Grades:  Pre K - 12th

Description                 
This module illustrates life cycles through the assembly of a miniature ecosystem!

Areas of County:  All
Contact Information: Mark Fischer
  301 Hunter Street
  West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  (561) 533-5184
Email: haniaalo@yahoo.com
Session Fee: $75
Supply Cost: $15

CAN YOU DIG IT? THE FISCHER MARK, INC.
Number of Participants: Up to 25
Days/Times Available: Monday - Sunday / Time Flexible
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Grades:  Pre K - 12th

Description:                  
This module uncovers the amazing amount of life going on under the surface! Choose either a sandy beach/tidal flats experience for a “marine” theme, or go terrestrial with a backyard garden theme. Both programs go deep as children discover the usually unseen residents!

Areas of County:  All
Contact Information: Mark Fischer
  301 Hunter Street
  West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  (561) 533-5184
Email: haniaalo@yahoo.com
Session Fee: $75

CLASSROOM AQUARIUMS THE FISCHER MARK, INC.
Number of Participants: Up to 25
Days/Times Available: Monday Friday / Time Flexible
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Grades:  K - 12th

Description:                  
This module promotes an understanding of the ocean and its inhabitants, utilizing the aquarium as a teaching tool. By using the marine aquarium as miniature ecosystem, students can observe the interactions of living things and allow them to realize the delicate balance of life in the ocean. This module will illustrate the basic steps in constructing a marine aquarium. Aquariums do need to be maintained after set-up. Based on your program needs this module can be offered for two to five sessions.

Areas of County:  All
Contact Information: Mark Fischer
  301 Hunter Street
  West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  (561) 533-5184
Email: haniaalo@yahoo.com
Session Fee: $75
Supply Cost: Depends upon size of aquarium

STARFISH STORY PRETEND PARTY PRODUCTIONS
Number of Participants: 15 to 30
Days/Times Available: Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Length of Session: 1 hour
Grades:  K - 8th

Description:                  
This module will bring the ocean to the child. We will do this by giving an elementary lesson in marine biology. Students will learn about sea
creatures through song and story including fish, manatees and the myth of the starfish.

Areas of County:  All
Contact Information: Sally Leyenberger
  4 N. W. 16th Street
  Delray Beach, FL 33444
  (561) 243-9309
Fax: (561) 243-1753
Email: sally@PretendPartyProductions.com
Website: www.PretendPartyProductions.com [External Link]
Session Fee: $200 / Inclusive of supplies

THE BUDDY SYSTEM  THE FISCHER MARK, INC.
Number of Participants: Up to 25
Days/Times Available: Monday - Sunday / Time Flexible
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Grades:  K - 12th

Description                 
This module illustrates symbiosis in the ocean. From clown fish and anemones to shrimp “cleaning stations” this module teaches the importance of partnerships–in and out of the ocean.

Areas of County:  All
Contact Information: Mark Fischer
  301 Hunter Street
  West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  (561) 533-5184
Email: haniaalo@yahoo.com
Session Fee: $75

THE SEA and ME THE FISCHER MARK, INC.
Number of Participants: Up to 25
Days/Times Available: Monday - Friday / Time Flexible
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Grades:  K - 12th

Description:                  
This module helps everyone see why it is so important that we all preserve and protect our world’s oceans! Live creatures that help clean the ocean environment add fun and understanding.

Areas of County:  All
Contact Information: Mark Fischer
  301 Hunter Street
  West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  (561) 533-5184
Email: haniaalo@yahoo.com
Session Fee: $75
 

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