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Outdoor School TeachersOUTDOOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Take a tour of each of the field studies, review a field study outline, or investigate next generation science standards alignment. PREPARATION & FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES Activities related to the Outdoor School curriculum that are better suited for the classroom than for Outdoor School. Many of these activities take more than one day, or require electronic devices to complete. SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Please fill out and submit the Special Needs Information Form—even if you do not have any students with special needs attending Outdoor School—so we can adequately schedule our available volunteers. SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH Information and answers to frequently asked questions for teachers and administrators about supporting gender non-conforming and transgender youth at Outdoor School. FORMS FOR TEACHERS Class lists, cabin groups study groups, and medication logs: things to fill out and turn in prior to your visit and immediately upon arrival. TRANSLATED PARENT INFORMATION Translated information for parents in other languages: Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese. The daily schedule, letters and forms, and other information is available on our website. SAMPLE TEACHER SCHEDULE Download a sample teacher schedule for Outdoor School. The exact schedule will vary site to site and week to week. Also available on this page: sample student, Student Leader, and staff schedules. IDEAS FOR CLASS MEETINGS What to do during your class meeting time with your students—games, crafts, assignments, reflections, and advice. CURRICULUM STANDARDS ALIGNMENT How each activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards, Disciplinary Core Ideas, Performance Expectations, Crosscutting Concepts, and Scientific Practices. TEACHER CALENDAR Calendar includes all Outdoor School and 4th Grade Overnight programs, as well as deadlines for turning in forms and paperwork. |
4th Grade Overnight Teachers
PREPARATION & FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES
Coming soon... SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH Information and answers to frequently asked questions for teachers and administrators about supporting gender non-conforming and transgender youth at Outdoor School. FORMS FOR TEACHERS Class lists, cabin groups study groups, and medication logs: things to fill out and turn in prior to your visit and immediately upon arrival. TRANSLATED PARENT INFORMATION Translated information for parents in other languages: Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese. This information is primarily geared toward the Outdoor School program, but may serve the needs of 4th Grade Overnight parents. REGISTER YOUR CLASS FOR 4th GRADE OVERNIGHT Register early in the fall for your spot at 4th Grade Overnight in the spring. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. INFORMATION FOR PARENT CHAPERONES Download parent chaperone information packet, and introduction to the role of parent volunteer at 4th Grade Overnight. FUNDRAISING IDEAS Need to raise money for your Outdoor School or 4th Grade Overnight class trip? Find ideas for sales, grants, and more. HISTORY-BASED FIELD TRIP IDEAS Coming soon... TEACHER CALENDAR Calendar includes all Outdoor School and 4th Grade Overnight programs, as well as deadlines for turning in forms and paperwork. |