chesapeake bay watershed skycroft conference center
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Outdoor Education
Lakelands Park MS6A: 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
Skycroft Conference Center
Hike-In
• 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
Sample Day
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
Meals…
Instructional Activities
Classes?
Outdoors?!
YES!!!!!
Rain or Shine!
We go outside, no matter what the weather!
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.
Confidence Course
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.
GPS Tree Identification
Predator/Prey
Now, here’s a food web in the making--
carnivores, herbivores and
omnivores!
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
Predator/Prey
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
REC Activities
A glimpse of elementary school recess with a
twist!
Evening Activities
Group Activities Bring Out the Best in All of
Us!
Campfire
S’Mores, Singin’, and Stars!
Scales and TalesDepartment
of Natural Resources Program
Animals shown have been injured and cannot return to the wild.
Cabins
Cabin Interiors
Dining Hall
Buffet-Style, 8 to a table. Everyone gets a chance at Kitchen Patrol!
Recommended Packing List
Sturdy footwear Hat Gloves or mittens Jacket Sweatshirts Sweaters Long pants or jeans Pajamas Shirts
Socks (lots!) Underwear Waterproof raincoat or
poncho Sheets and blanket or
sleeping bag, pillow Toiletry items Bag lunch (no glass
bottles)
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 IssuesFull-Time RN on duty during the
daySkycroft Conference
Center9621 Frostown RoadMiddletown, MD 21769301-293-3649
Night Nurse (LPMS staff member) on duty throughout the night
LPMS school nurse will coordinate medication/allergy needs
Business ItemsOutdoor 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!
MCPS Outdoor Education Website
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/outdoored/
The End
Questions?
Contact the Outdoor Education
Coordinators:
Lesley Lane
Mark Eisenhower
301-670-1400