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Outdoor Education. Lakelands Park MS. 6A: January 18-20 (A – Lom ) 6B: January 25-27 (Lop - Z). A look at our exciting sixth grade program!. What is Outdoor Education?. Teaching/learning that occurs outdoors Outcomes:
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Outdoor Education Lakelands Park MS 6A: January 18-20 (A – Lom) 6B: January 25-27 (Lop - Z) A look at our exciting sixth grade program!
What is Outdoor Education? Teaching/learning that occurs outdoors Outcomes: • Cultivate awareness/knowledge of the natural environment and the effect of people’s actions on it. • Provide students with experiences using science as inquiry, such as identifying a problem, collecting/analyzing data, and creating action plans. • Help students learn to live democratically and responsibly for the welfare of the total group. • Promotes students physical fitness.
Outdoor education learning opportunities correlate highly to performance-based learning Performance based learning ... • Integrates all disciplines: reading, writing, science, math and social studies • Combines independent and cooperative activities • Emphasizes authentic problem solving and solutions • Provides content and assesses student skills and critical thinking
Activities in all classes help us to focus on our environment, our own ecosystem--the Chesapeake Bay--and how WE affect ALL of the things that live here! Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Sample Day • 7:30AM Wake Up • 8:00AM Breakfast • 9:00AM Journal Entry • 9:30AM Class #1 • 12:00PM Lunch • 1:00PM Journal Entry • 1:30PM Class #2 • 4:00PM PE/Recreation • 5:30PM Dinner • 6:30PM Journal Entry • 7:00PM Evening Activity • 9:00PM Cabin Time • 10:00PM Lights Out
Parent Volunteers • We rely on parent volunteers to make Outdoor Education a success! • Responsibilities include chaperoning students while in their cabins, joining them at meals, and attending instructional activities • If you are interested in attending, please fill out a form and return it with your other paperwork
Instructional Activities Classes? Outdoors?! YES!!!!!
Rain or Shine! We go outside, no matter what the weather!
Confidence Course • Each center has a confidence course comprised of mentally and physically challenging events. • All activities are designed to increase confidence, promote teamwork, and improve human relations.
Exploring the Watershed Using Map & Compass • Working as a team, students will find orienteering poles located at various places at the outdoor education site. • Students utilize topographic maps, compasses and GPS units to navigate.
Predator/Prey Now, here’s a food web in the making--carnivores, herbivores and omnivores!
Predator/Prey • Students will research predator/prey relationships • At outdoor education students will participate in a simulation activity and collect data based on their experience • Students will analyze the data to better understand the roles of animals in the food chain
Local History • Each site has its own unique history to be explored. • Observation and small group discussion may give you a glimpse of past customs and ways of life.
Journal Writing Time for... …reflection
A glimpse of elementary school recess with a twist! REC Activities
Evening Activities Group Activities Bring Out the Best in All of Us!
Campfire S’Mores, Singin’, and Stars!
Scales and Tales • Department of Natural Resources Program • Animals shown have been injured and cannot return to the wild.
Dining Hall Buffet-Style, 8 to a table. Everyone gets a chance at Kitchen Patrol!
Recommended Packing List • Socks (lots!) • Underwear • Waterproof raincoat or poncho • Sheets and blanket or sleeping bag, pillow • Toiletry items • Bag lunch (no glass bottles) • Sturdy footwear • Hat • Gloves or mittens • Jacket • Sweatshirts • Sweaters • Long pants or jeans • Pajamas • Shirts
What NOT to Pack • Electronic devices (including cell phones, iPods, etc.) • Aerosol Sprays • Curling Irons • Firearms • Knives • Hair dryers • Matches • Money • Glass bottles • Gum, candy, or food
Medical Issues • Full-Time RN on duty during the day Skycroft Conference Center 9621 Frostown Road Middletown, MD 21769 301-293-3649 • Night Nurse (LPMS staff member) on duty throughout the night • LPMS school nurse will coordinate medication/allergy needs
Business Items • Outdoor Education fees • $76.00 - Set by the Board of Education • “For students whose families are in financial need, funds are available for them to participate in the Outdoor Education program at a lower fee.” • $5.00 materials fee (separate check to LPMS)
Business continued… • Behavior expectations: Safety 1st! • Packets coming home on Friday 11/18: • Signed permission form: 12/9/11 • Dietary restriction info: 12/9/11 • Medication Authorization forms: 12/9/11 • Payments/Payment plan balance: 12/9/11
We are sad... …when it’s time to go. …but we leave as Happy Campers!
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Education Coordinators: Lesley Lane Mark Eisenhower 301-670-1400 The End MCPS Outdoor Education Website http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/outdoored/