thompson junior high school outdoor education 2014 october 7 th, 8 th, 9 th (tues, wed, thurs)...
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Thompson Junior High SchoolOutdoor Education 2014
October 7th, 8th, 9th (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Kendall County Outdoor Ed Center- Initiatives/Team Building
Morton Arboretum- Field Study (Ecosystem Comparison)
Waakeesha Forest Preserve- Core Class Curriculum Connections
Lisle, Illinois
Field Trip Times:
• 9:30AM-1:15 PM
• Morning Field Study
• Lunch (Bring a sack lunch- No glass Please!)
• Afternoon Field Study
Prairie Study
•Students study the non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic) factors affecting the prairie.
•Students will study samples of the prairie site including: soil, rocks, roots, moisture levels and textures of various items.
•Students will also take readings of various items: air and soil temperature, soil color, wind speed and available light.
Wetland Study•Students will determine dominant vegetation in this type of ecosystem.•Students will study abiotic and biotic factors affecting wildlife and plant life in the wetlands.•Students will determine the significance of samples and readings of the area.
• Students will illustrate the diversity of vegetation and animal life in this ecosystem.
• Students will observe the effects of the natural Earth cycles: water cycle, nitrogen cycle, and carbon dioxide/oxygen cycle.
Woodland Study
Waakeesha Field Trip Times:(Four rotational activities: Orienteering, Ecosystem
Awareness, Basic Survival Skills, Texture Art)• Departure at 9:00am• Arrival at Forest Preserve area at 9:15am• Introduction/Welcome (9:30-9:45am)• Session 1 (9:45-10:40am)• Session 2 (10:40-11:35am)• Lunch 11:35-11:50am (Bring a sack lunch-
No glass Please!)
• Session 3 (11:50-12:45pm)• Session 4 (12:45-1:40pm) (Clean up)• Board Busses/Departure 1:40-1:45pm
Orienteering
Cross-terrain field race in which students use a map and compass, navigating through an orienteering course to a final destination.
Ecosystem Awareness
Students will
engage in a predator-prey simulated environment to learn the interaction of organisms for individual and
global survival through food pyramids and food webs.
Basic Survival Skills
• Identify the seven steps to survival.
• Explore water resources, produce/build a shelter, and identify relevant environmental foliage.
Texture Art
Students will analyze techniques, tools, and sensory elements to create texture rubbing designs using created and natural elements found in the environment.
Kendall County Outdoor Education Center
Schedule• Departure 9am• Arrival at Arboretum 9:45am• Session 1: Wetland, Prairie or Woodland• Lunch• Session 2: Wetland, Prairie or Woodland• Departure back to Thompson 1:15pm• Arrival 2pm• 2-3pm Reflection Activities- Café
Kendall County Outdoor Education CenterTeam Building/Initiatives
• Students will complete initiatives and navigate low ropes courses.
• Students will learn about cooperation, communication, problem solving, trust, and team building.
Initiatives
Solve a task or complete a given challenge as a team to achieve a common goal.
Low Ropes Elements
What to Bring
Backpack Items• Lunch!• Large Water Bottle • Suntan Lotion• Bug Spray (non-aerosol)
• Pencil/Pen- ALL THREE DAYS• Morton Arboretum: - Clipboard
Clothing• Closed Shoes (ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN SHOES)• Hat/Sun Visor/Sunglasses• Long Sleeves (preferred- to avoid
insects)• Long Pants• Must have socks• Water proof coat/jacket- large plastic
bag• MUST HAVE NAME TAG• No expensive jewelry or watches• What you wear could get dirty or
possibly ruined!
•Parent Chaperones Needed! - Join us for 1,2, or ALL 3 days - Email Mrs. Nance please
•Due Monday, September 15th :
- Kendall County Forms (2) - Registration Payment $30.00
(Checks= Thompson Junior High)
Where do we go at the beginning of the day?
***Meet in the Cafeteria FIRST! Then break off into different locations……
Morton Arboretum- Front Entrance (Foyer)
Kendall County Outdoor Education Center- Cafeteria
Waakeesha- Multipurpose Room
Your choices determine how much fun you have and
how much knowledge you gain!
Carpe Diem- “Seize the Day”
Work together- Be cooperativeLearn………
Have fun!