Outdoor Ed.

Outdoor EducationLakelands Park MS6A: January 18-20 (A Lom)6B: January 25-27 (Lop - Z)A look at our exciting sixth grade program!

1What is Outdoor Education?Teaching/learning that occurs outdoors

Outcomes:Cultivate awareness/knowledge of the natural environment and the effect of peoples 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 studiesCombines independent and cooperative activitiesEmphasizes authentic problem solving and solutionsProvides 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 WatershedSkycroft Conference Center

Hike-In7:30AM Wake Up8:00AM Breakfast9:00AM Journal Entry9:30AM Class #112:00PM Lunch1:00PM Journal Entry1:30PM Class #24:00PM PE/Recreation5:30PM Dinner6:30PM Journal Entry7:00PM Evening Activity9:00PM Cabin Time10:00PM Lights OutSample 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 activitiesIf you are interested in attending, please fill out a form and return it with your other paperwork

Meals

Instructional ActivitiesClasses? 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 CourseExploring the Watershed Using Map & CompassWorking 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/PreyNow, heres a food web in the making--carnivores, herbivores and omnivores!

Students will research predator/prey relationshipsAt outdoor education students will participate in a simulation activity and collect data based on their experienceStudents will analyze the data to better understand the roles of animals in the food chain

Predator/PreyLocal HistoryEach 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 ActivitiesA glimpse of elementary school recess with a twist!

Evening Activities

Group Activities Bring Out the Best in All of Us!CampfireSMores, 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 footwearHatGloves or mittens JacketSweatshirtsSweatersLong pants or jeansPajamasShirtsSocks (lots!)UnderwearWaterproof raincoat or ponchoSheets and blanket or sleeping bag, pillowToiletry itemsBag lunch (no glass bottles)

What NOT to PackElectronic devices (including cell phones, iPods, etc.)Aerosol SpraysCurling IronsFirearmsKnivesHair dryersMatchesMoneyGlass bottlesGum, 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 needsBusiness 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 continuedBehavior expectations: Safety 1st!Packets coming home on Friday 11/18:Signed permission form: 12/9/11Dietary restriction info: 12/9/11Medication Authorization forms: 12/9/11Payments/Payment plan balance: 12/9/11

We are sad... when its time to go.

but we leave as Happy Campers!

MCPS Outdoor Education Websitehttp://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/outdoored/The EndQuestions?Contact the Outdoor Education Coordinators:Lesley LaneMark Eisenhower301-670-1400