Education Programs

	*Education Through Vocation*
1.	ADOPT A CLASSROOM PET OR SCHOOL MASCOT
	K the Living Environment 1st grade Nature of Science *2nd grade the Living Environment
	Graystone Ranch has the ability to house any animal that got on to Noah’s Ark (except domestic dogs & cats). Call us with a request and we will produce that animal on a daily, monthly, and or yearly basis. No worries about breaks or summer vacation, you simply return the animal. All animals come complete with habitat, natural history information, and care instructions. Students can be assigned daily responsibilities (jobs) in the care and maintenance of the animal. How much school spirit would it raise to have your school mascot (tigers, cougars, wildcats, rams, bears, etc.) show up for a prestigious ball game? We can increase school spirit and community support!
	*Zoology/Biology*
2.	FARM LAND PETTING ZOO Pictures
	K the Living Environment 1st grade the Living Environment 2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment 4th grade the Living Environment 5th grade the Living Environment Class A) $0.75 * Photos * 1) "Real" horse painting - We supply the horse and tempera paints, the students enjoy the rest! This is a perfect photo opportunity and the parents really enjoy copies. Class B) $1.00 * Photos * 1) "The all American pig chase" - Les' face it folks, this activity has been around since beginning of time. Piglets are ready when you are! Class C) $2.00 * Photos * 1) Pony rides - These rides can sometimes be a student's first experience with horses and an everlasting one.
	This program covers breeds, breed standards, husbandry, but most importantly, how animals fit into society today. Each guest will be given the opportunity to feed the animals and have hands on experience inside our petting zoo.
3.	HERPETOLOGY Pictures (Snakes)
	1st grade the Living Environment 2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment 4th grade the Living Environment 5th grade the Living Environment 7th grade Life Science Class A) $0.75 * Photos * 1) "Real" horse painting - We supply the horse and tempera paints, the students enjoy the rest! This is a perfect photo opportunity and the parents really enjoy copies. Class B) $1.00 1) Turtle races - Students are grouped to a particular turtle as their "pit crew" and assist in the needs of their "favor" to ensure a big win! Dozens of turtles may race at a time. 2) The bullfrog jump - Similar to turtle races, only not as may bullfrogs may be raced at one time. 3) "The all American pig chase" - Les' face it folks, this activity has been around since beginning of time. Piglets are ready when you are! Class C) $2.00 * Photos * 1) Pony rides - These rides can sometimes be a student's first experience with horses and an everlasting one.
	A branch of zoology pertaining to the study of reptiles and amphibians. Both native to the state of Georgia and non-native species will be covered, including, taxonomy, habitat and the necessities of organism survival. In addition, many myths, such as snakes are “slimy” will be dispelled. A “giant” Python is provided for photo opportunities, so do not forget your cameras.
4.	ICHTHYOLOGY Pictures (Fish)
	1st grade the Living Environment 2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment 4th grade the Living Environment 5th grade the Living Environment 7th grade Life Science
	A branch of zoology pertaining to the study of fishes. Only native fish to the state of Georgia are covered in this program and subject matter includes genus/species names, habitat and the necessities of organism survival. This program takes place next to one of our twenty-acre lakes and every guest has the opportunity to cast a rod and reel before leaving. Also, each will indulge in the culinary aspects (a taste test) as well as witnessing the cleaning process.
5.	ORNITHOLOGY Pictures (Birds)
	1st grade the Living Environment 2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment 4th grade the Living Environment 5th grade the Living Environment 7th grade Life Science Class A) $0.75 1) "The great American egg hunt" - Not just for Easter anymore ... prizes for the most eggs and the prize egg. 2) Scarecrow building - The perfect school memento! Each student has the opportunity to stuff scarecrow and he rides the bus home with YOU! Perfect for photo opportunities and classes can share custody through the year. Class B) $1.00 1) Chicken chases - All delight as student's attempt to net a prize hen. 2) Plaster casting bird prints - Another great memento is a foot print cast at the ranch. Each student shares responsibilities in the casting process and the cast serves as a token and everlasting reminder at the classroom. 3) Egg painting - The artist comes alive as each student paints his or her own eggs. Parents love these "gifts" 4) Feather painting - More artistic value as feathers of different styles feathers are used to create a special craft on construction paper! Class C) $2.00 1) Building a bird feeder - large pinecones are covered with peanut butter and then drenched in birdseed! They survive the ride home, neatly placed in zip-lock bags. This is conservation at its finest!
	A branch of zoology pertaining to the study of birds. From bird watching to nest building, guests are familiarized with our feathered friends as taxonomy, habitat and the necessities of organism survival are covered. A hayride around the ranch will give each guest the opportunity to do some bird watching of their own. Don’t forget your binoculars?
6.	ENTOMOLOGY Pictures (Insects)
	1st grade the Living Environment 2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment 4th grade the Living Environment 5th grade the Living Environment 7th grade Life Science
	A branch of zoology pertaining to the study of insects with taxonomy, habitat and the necessities of organism survival; all as issues. The highlight of our presentation is a small course study into the culinary principals of insects (Entomophagy), while our guests witness gourmet cooking at its best! A hike through our backcountry allows everyone the opportunity to collect specimens. Though not true insects, spiders and scorpions are covered in this class.
7.	PREDATOR VS. PREY *Pictures*
	1st grade the Living Environment 2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment 4th grade the Living Environment 5th grade the Living Environment 7th grade Life Science Class A) $0.75 * Photos * 1) "Real" horse painting - We supply the horse and tempera paints, the students enjoy the rest! This is a perfect photo opportunity and the parents really enjoy copies. Class B) $1.00 * Photos * 1) "The all American pig chase" - Les' face it folks, this activity has been around since beginning of time. Piglets are ready when you are! Class C) $2.00 * Photos * 1) Pony rides - These rides can sometimes be a student's first experience with horses and an everlasting one.
	This program encompasses the food chain, natural selection, and survival of the fittest. It ends in the live feeding of a reptile. Not for the faint or weary of heart… We are speaking to you adults because it is an all time favorite with the youth. Also, meet “Kitty” our rescued Siberian tiger. She recently starred in a Walt Disney motion picture. Siberian tigers are one of the most endangered animals in the world today, with less than 500 remaining on the planet (over half of which are in captivity).
	*Ecology*
8.	NUT AND LEAF IDENTIFICATION *Pictures*
	K Geography 2nd grade the Living Environment *3rd grade the Living Environment
	This program includes a hike through our woodlands and pastures in search of various species of nuts and leaves, including information on gastronomic botany (edible plants). It is only offered in the fall and is not stroller accessible.
9.	ARBOREAL AND BARK IDENTIFICATION *Pictures*
	K Geography 2nd grade the Living Environment *3rd grade the Living Environment
	This program includes a hike through our woodlands and pastures in search of various trees and their barks. Did you know many barks from our local trees are poisonous while others can be consumed for nutrition (gastronomic botany)? It is only offered in the winter and is not stroller accessible. Included in this program is FREE hot chocolate, coffee and a campfire to keep cozy.
10.	BERRIES AND WILD FLOWER IDENTIFICATION *Pictures*
	K Geography 2nd grade the Living Environment *3rd grade the Living Environment
	This program includes a hike through our woodlands and pastures in search of fruit and flowers, including information on gastronomic botany (edible plants). It is only offered in the spring and is not stroller accessible.
11.	POISONOUS PLANTS AND GRASS IDENTIFICATION *Pictures*
	K Geography 2nd grade the Living Environment *3rd grade the Living Environment
	This program includes a hike through our woodlands and pastures in search of itchy plants and native feed grasses (gastronomic botany). This program is only offered in the summer and is not stroller accessible. Free Benadryl is provided (ha!ha!)!
12.	LIMNOLOGY
	2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment
	A branch of ecology pertaining to the study of inland waters – ponds, lakes, and streams. Limnology is concerned with all the interrelated factors that influence the inland water environment. Thus, it treats not only biology but also chemistry, geography, weather, climate, and other similar factors or conditions. It is “pond probing” at its best. The group will enjoy “collecting” many different water, plant and animal specimens. Also, each will enjoy a boat excursion…life jackets will be provided.
13.	GEOLOGY *Pictures*
	K-Earth Science 3rd grade Earth and Space 6th grade Earth Science Class A) $0.75 Photos * 1) "Real" horse painting - We supply the horse and tempera paints, the students enjoy the rest! This is a perfect photo opportunity and the parents really enjoy copies. Class B) $1.00 * Photos * 1) Grubbing for gems -Each student is provided a seine filled with earth, rocks, and rough gemstones. They "pan" in the water troughs to find the valuable rocks! 2) "The all American pig chase" - Les' face it folks, this activity has been around since beginning of time. Piglets are ready when you are! Class C) $2.00 * Photos * 1) Panning for gold - Each student is provided a pan filled with earth, rocks, and gold (pyrite) chips. They "pan" in the water troughs to find the chips! 2) Build a rock and fossil layer cake - Soda bottles and plaster are used and each student gets to make and take his very own sedimentary creation home. 3) Pony rides - These rides can sometimes be a student's first experience with horses and an everlasting one.
	The study of the earth’s crust, the way its layers were formed, and including the study of rocks and fossils. Rocks, minerals, fossils, and gemstones from around the world will be viewed and discussed. Then a hayride around the ranch will give each guest the opportunity to view and collect local substrates.
	*Geography*
14.	AFRICAN SAFARI *Pictures*
	K-12th grades Black History High School World History 7th grade Social Studies High School World Geography
	A wonderful class encompassing the continent of Africa and all her GLORY. This program is rich with information about her animals, people, language, culture, and includes authentic music! The class is only offered during the month of February as a tribute to Black History Month and fills VERY quickly, so be sure to book early.
	*Living History*
15.	AGRICULTURE OF YESTER-YEAR *Pictures*
	1st grade History 5th grade Geography *High School US History
	A walking tour through our antiquity preserving part of our past for our future. Relive the days when the mule tilled the tiny furrows and the draft horse was king.
16.	THE INTERACTIVE NATIVITY *Pictures*
	Class A) * Photos * 1) "The old fashioned Christmas tree trimming and caroling" - Student arrive with ornaments previously made in class. These may be decorated paper, bird friendly feeders, strung popcorn, or any other creative idea your class may have. They adorn the tree as the class sings more secular songs. 2) "Real" horse painting - We supply the horse and tempera paints, the students enjoy the rest! This is a perfect photo opportunity and the parents really enjoy copies. Class B) * Photos * 1) "The all American pig chase" - Les' face it folks, this activity has been around since beginning of time. Piglets are ready when you are! Class C) * Photos * Pony rides - These rides can sometimes be a student's first experience with horses and an everlasting one.
	This class/program is only offered during the month of December. We provide the manger scene, wardrobe, animals, music, and some of the dialogue. Your group selects its peers to re-enact the birth of Jesus. It is an awesome program as the children and the animals are the performers. The audience is the rest of the class, and/or invited family members/guest, and/or invited church members. Cook-outs and “the old fashioned tree trimming and caroling” are available afterward.
17.	GLADIATOR *Pictures*
	1st grade History 6th grade History 6th grade Social Studies High School World History *High School World Geography
	“Gladiator” is a living history presentation of the Roman Empire. It features the history and culture, including the accomplishments and injustices of the Empire’s time. Actors present this information in authentic wardrobe from battle gear to togas. Included is a chariot driven by a mighty war-horse of Friesian decent. This presentation is perfect for schools involved in studies of the Roman Empire.
	*Coming Soon*
18.	THE LIVING HISTORY OF THE OREGON TRAIL (the Westward Expansion) *Pictures*
	1st grade History 4th grade History 5th grade Geography 2nd grade History 5th grade History High School Geography *High School US History
19.	WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN (Ancient Egypt)
	3rd grade Social Studies 6th grade Social Studies 7th grade Social Studies 8th grade Social Studies High School World Geography High School World History
20.	A LAND DOWN-UNDER (Australia)
	2nd grade History 7th grade Social Studies High School World History High School World Geography
21.	THE MAGNIFICENT RAIN FOREST
	High School World Geography High School World History
22.	NATIVE GEORGIA Pictures
	2nd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade the Living Environment 3rd grade Geography 5th grade Georgia History *8th grade Georgia History
	Georgia's history and ecology at it's best. From the native animals to the native people, Georgia will be on your mind. This class is perfect from kindergarten to 8th grade Georgia History!!
	*Educational Recreation*
23.	EQUINE 101 Pictures
	Basic introduction to horses and horsemanship. Subject matter includes breeds, husbandry, discipline, tact, and most of all, safety! Every guest has the opportunity to mount a horse before leaving.
24.	EQUINE 102 Pictures
	Intermediate discussion of horsemanship, from discipline to reining to harmony. Every guest has the opportunity to ride a horse in a controlled situation before leaving.
25.	EQUINE 103
	Advanced horse program including the canter, training, problematic horses and tricks; ending with a trail ride.
26.	BOATING SAFETY *Pictures*
	This program emphasizes safety issues as well as correct paddling and steering. Knots and knot tying are covered at great length. Life jackets are provided and all enjoy an afternoon on the lake.
27.	ADVANCED BOATING SAFTY
	A more comprehensive study into safety!! Buddy and solo launches are provided with the capsizing of the canoe and or pond boat being the highlight.
28.	ADVANCED HIKING
	An advanced look at nature up close and personal, covering navigation (from stars to compasses to global satellite position systems) and wilderness survival. This program “IS NOT” designed for couch potatoes!!
29.	ARCHERY 101
	Our basic archery program is an introduction to the sport. It covers different styles of bows as well as safety! All guests receive time on the shooting range before they leave and are taught by a former state champion.
30.	ARCHERY 102
	An in-depth study into the components of the bow as well as shooting styles. Field rounds, targets and scoring are issues.
31.	FIREARM INTRODUCTION / SAFETY Pictures
	A comprehensive look at weaponry from blowguns to custom made 50cal. machine guns with safety bearing much weight. All firearm programs are conducted by a law enforcement certified instructor.
32.	MARKSMANSHIP 101 Pictures
	An in-depth look at rifles, shotguns, and black powder weapons. Target shooting is stressed with competition shooting being highlighted. Range time is available for targets and groups.
33.	TACTICAL SHOOTING
	This course is offered primarily to law enforcement and armed forces, however, all fireman enthusiasts are welcome (age is not a consideration). Program ends with paint ball wars played out in team fashion.