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Outdoor Education

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

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  1. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Skycroft Conference Center

  6. Hike-In

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Meals…

  10. Instructional Activities Classes? Outdoors?! YES!!!!!

  11. Rain or Shine! We go outside, no matter what the weather!

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. GPS Tree Identification

  15. Predator/Prey Now, here’s a food web in the making--carnivores, herbivores and omnivores!

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. Journal Writing Time for... …reflection

  19. A glimpse of elementary school recess with a twist! REC Activities

  20. Evening Activities Group Activities Bring Out the Best in All of Us!

  21. Campfire S’Mores, Singin’, and Stars!

  22. Scales and Tales • Department of Natural Resources Program • Animals shown have been injured and cannot return to the wild.

  23. Cabins

  24. Cabin Interiors

  25. Dining Hall Buffet-Style, 8 to a table. Everyone gets a chance at Kitchen Patrol!

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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)

  30. 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

  31. We are sad... …when it’s time to go. …but we leave as Happy Campers!

  32. 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/

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