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Other Academic Program Elements


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Animals Field Study
Plants Field Study
Soil Field Study
Water Field Study
Other Academic Program Elements
See also: Outdoor School Curriculum
Field Study Curriculum Outline: Animals • Plants •  Soil • Water

​Field Study Tour: Animals • Plants • Soil • Water 
Next Generation Science Standards:
 Animals • Plants • Soil • Water
students learning weather
Morning Weather
Students record current weather data and formulate a weather forecast. They present their data and the forecast to the other students during a meal.
students presenting evening weather in dining hall
Evening Weather
Students explore a weather concept or phenomenon (such as air pressure or thunder) and present a demonstration to the other students during a meal.
staff member demonstrating conservation concept
Mealtime Waste Reduction Programs
Students explore a solid waste topic (such as plastics recycling or waste reduction strategies) and present an informational demonstration to the other students during a meal.
students playing conservation game during class meeting
Class Meeting Waste Reduction Activities
Students explore a variety of conservation topics during the evening class meeting time. The recycling process, understanding needs and wants and the connection between consumer consumption and waste generation are common topics.
students participating in overview activities
Overview Activities
Generally during the Friday morning of a full Outdoor School week, overview is a chance for students to review and apply knowledge and skills gained during field study. Activities vary from site to site and focus on students exploring real-world issues related to natural resources, demonstrating mastery of content, and teamwork.
Skip Field Study Navigation
Animals Field Study
Plants Field Study
Soil Field Study
Water Field Study
Other Academic Program Elements
See also: Outdoor School Curriculum
Field Study Curriculum Outline: Animals • Plants •  Soil • Water

​Field Study Tour: Animals • Plants • Soil • Water 
Next Generation Science Standards:
 Animals • Plants • Soil • Water
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Session Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Merchandise
    • Partners
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Outdoor School >
      • Program Tour
      • Field Study Tour >
        • Animals Field Study Tour
        • Plants Field Study Tour
        • Soil Field Study Tour
        • Water Field Study Tour
        • Academic Program Elements
      • Sample Daily Schedule
      • Register Your Class for ODS
      • Session Calendar
    • 4th Grade Overnight
    • StarLab >
      • Presentations
      • Space Requirements
      • Adjustments & Fees
  • Sites
    • Angelos / Sandy River >
      • ASR Location & Directions
      • ASR Facilities
      • ASR Science & Nature
      • ASR Land & History
      • ASR Meet the Staff
    • Arrah Wanna >
      • AW Location & Directions
      • AW Facilities
      • AW Science & Nature
      • AW Land & History
      • AW Meet the Staff
    • Canby Grove >
      • CG Location & Directions
      • CG Facilities
      • CG Science & Nature
      • CG Land & History
      • CG Meet the Staff
    • Howard >
      • HO Location & Directions
      • HO Facilities
      • HO Science & Nature
      • HO Land & History
      • HO Meet the Staff
    • Kiwanis >
      • KW Location & Directions
      • KW Facilities
      • KW Land & History
      • KW Staff
    • Kuratli / Trestle Glen >
      • KR Location & Directions
      • KR Facilities
      • KR Science & Nature
      • KR Land & History
      • KR Meet the Staff
    • Namanu >
      • NM Location & Directions
      • NM Facilities
      • NM Science & Nature
      • NM Land & History
      • NM Meet the Staff
  • History
    • History by Decade >
      • The 1960s
      • The 1970s
      • The 1980s
      • The 1990s
      • The 2000s
      • The 2010s
      • The 2020s
    • Retired Sites >
      • Adams / Milk Creek
      • Adams / Nate Creek
      • Cascade >
        • CAS Location & Directions
        • CAS Facilities
        • CAS Science & Nature
        • CAS Land & History
        • CAS Meet the Staff
      • Collins >
        • CL Location & Directions
        • CL Facilities
        • CL Land & History
        • CL Meet the Staff
      • Colton
      • Crestview
      • Eagle Fern
      • Scouter's Mountain
      • Sports Acres
      • Trout Creek
      • Yamhill
    • Outdoor School Staff Photos
  • For Parents
    • Dear Parents and / or Guardians
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • English
      • Español
      • русски
      • tiếng Việt
    • Forms for Parents
    • Sample Daily Schedule
    • Sample Menu
    • Students with Specific Needs
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • Session Calendar
  • For Teachers
    • Outdoor School Curriculum
    • Preparation & Follow-Up Ideas
    • Special Needs - Outdoor School
    • Supporting Transgender Youth
    • Forms for Teachers
    • Translated Parent Info
    • Sample Teacher Schedule
    • Ideas for Class Meetings
    • Fundraising Ideas
    • Next Gen Science Standards >
      • NGSS Alignment: Animals
      • NGSS Alignment: Plants
      • NGSS Alignment: Soil
      • NGSS Alignment: Water
    • Teacher Calendar
  • For Student Leaders
    • Criteria for Participation
    • SL Workshop Training
    • Register for Workshop
    • Makeup Workshop
    • Student Leader Recruiters
    • Student Leader Calendar
    • Bus Schedules
    • Forms for Student Leaders
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • 10 Reasons to Participate
    • Handbook, Songbook, & Skits >
      • Beginner Handbook
      • Advanced Handbook
      • Outdoor School Songbook
    • SL Sample Weekly Schedule
    • Evaluation Rubric
    • College Credit & Scholarships >
      • PCC College Credit
      • Student Leader Scholarship
    • Jobs, Internships & Programs
    • Support Resources
    • Social Media
    • Special Needs Volunteers
  • For Staff
    • Trainings & Certifications
    • Incident Reporting
    • Wildlife Handling Guidelines
    • How to Field Instructor
    • How to Program Leader
    • Staff & Field Study Songs
    • Professional Resources
    • Seasonal Employment
    • Job Listings
    • Merchandise Payment
    • Staff Calendar
  • MESD