Clear school year planning? Project days and field trips with scientists from the Senckenberg Institute or environmental educators? A partnership with the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History here in Görlitz can open the door to these opportunities and more:
In-house Project Days:
- Microscope Certification
Using modern microscopes, we lay the foundation for successful microscopy through classic experiments such as: hay infusion, onion skin, and oral mucosa. At the end of the day, everyone receives the “Microscope License,” which opens the doors to the advanced program at the DeltaX Dresden student lab (link). There, more complex experiments are conducted using larger, more powerful microscopes - Map & Compass
How does the Earth’s magnetic field work? How do birds fly south? Why does the sun rise in the east? How do you read maps correctly? Knowing your surroundings and being able to orient yourself is essential when camping or hiking. That’s why we explain various methods for finding your way in the world using the sun’s position, a watch, or a homemade cork compass. - The Microcosm of the Soil
The soil is a unique world with its own rules, inhabitants, and mechanisms. We will immerse ourselves in this fascinating environment through various tests and experiments. This will give us an overview of the life beneath our feet and help us better understand it.
Field Trips:
- The Pond Calls
The Pond Tour has almost become a tradition at our center. Equipped with a landing net, rubber boots, and a strong determination, we dive into the biotope. Ponds and marshes are environments teeming with animals, plants, and food chains—all waiting to be discovered and explored. Children and teenagers alike shouldn’t miss out on this adventure. - Deciduous Tree, Deciduous Tree, How Colorful Are Your Leaves
Recognizing and identifying deciduous trees is a must for every student. The shape of the leaves, the tree’s fruit, the bark, and the tree’s form can give us clues about its species. These are what we need to find and correctly identify. With environmental pictures in hand, nothing can go wrong.
