Science Outcomes

• S-1. Use a simple dichotomous key to classify objects, organisms, or phenomenon.
• S-5. Evaluate conclusions based on scientific data.
• S-10. Identify simple patterns in physical phenomena.
• S-11. Describe simple cycles of the earth and moon.
• S-12. Identify characteristics and/or patterns in rocks and soil.
• S-13. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of measuring devices and report data in appropriate units.
• S-15. Compare and/or contrast the diversity of ways in which living things meet their needs.
• S-17. Analyze the impacts of human activity on the ecosystems of the earth.
• S- Understand food chains, food webs, life cycles, and the food pyramid.
• S- Identify daily temperature patterns.

Citizenship Outcomes

• C-3. Identify significant individuals from the past in North America and explain their contributions to the cultural heritage of the United States.
• C-5. Compare the gender roles, religious ideas, or class structures in two societies.
• C-6. Draw inferences about the experiences, problems, and opportunities that cultural groups encountered in the past
• . C-7. Describe how the customs and traditions of immigrant and other groups have shaped American life.
• C-11. Examine instances of contact between people of different regions of the world and determine the reasons for these contacts.
• C-12. Describe the role of each factor of production in producing a specific good or service and suggest alternative uses for the resources involved.
• C-15. Use information about global resource distribution to make generalizations about why nations engage in international trade.
• C-21. Identify ways to resolve private and public conflicts based on principles of fairness and justice.

Reading Outcomes
Fiction or Poetry Selections:

• R-1. Analyze aspects of the text, examining, for example, characters, setting, plot, problem/solution, point of view, or theme;
• R-2. summarize the text;
• R-3. infer from the text; and/or
• R-4. respond to the text.
• R-5. compare and contrast aspects of the text, for example, characters or settings;
• R-6. critique and evaluate the text;
• R-7. select information for a variety of purposes, including enjoyment;
• R-8. express reasons for recommending or not recommending the text for a particular audience or purpose.

Nonfiction Selections:

• R-12. infer from the text; and/or
• R-13. respond to the text.
• R-15. critique and evaluate the text for such elements as organizational structure and logical reasoning;
• R-16. select information from a variety of resources to support ideas, concepts, and interpretations.

Mathematics Outcomes

• M-4. Identify needed and given information in a problem situation, as well as irrelevant information.
• M-5. Validate and/or generalize solutions and problem-solving strategies.
• M-6. Compute with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• M-8. Convert freely between fractions and decimals.
• M-16. Determine perimeters, areas, and volumes of common polygons, circles, and solids using counting techniques or formulas.
• M-17. Convert, compare, and compute with common units of measure within the same measurement system.

Writing Outcomes

• Writing that stays on topic
• Organized through patterns
• Clear to reader
• Appropriate word choices

Below is a list of possible activities that can be done at the Outdoor School. It is not a complete list, but only some suggestions. The season of the year and teaching skills of the outdoor staff often determines what activities are in the schedule. If you would like anything added for your students, tell us. If you want some time to work with your students on a special activity, let us know. We will try our best to honor your suggestions. Full weeks have 11 class periods; half weeks have 6 class periods.

 (* Means classroom teacher assistance is necessary. The letters (ex.J,F,M) behind some topics refer to the months we normally could have them in the program. No letters mean the activity can be usually taught every month of the school year.)

ART PROJECTS (S-12)

• Nature Printing
• Rock Art
• Sand Painting (C-6)
• Burlap Art
• Sketching
• Project using natural materials
• Right Brain/Creativity in Art

MATH

• Math Hike (S-5,13) - heights, acre, distance, biltmore stick
• Compass Work (M-4,5,6,8) measure & report

 LIMNOLOGY

• Creekbed (S-5,10,13,15,17)(M-4,5,6,17) population study, organism identification, water cycle, water chemistry, microscope use.
• Pond (S-5,10,13,15,17)(M-4,5,6,17) population study, organism identification, water cycle, water chemistry, microscope use.
• Stream Survey(S-5,10,13,15,17)(M-4,5,6,17) velocity, measuring, chemical testing.
• Ichthyology (S-5,13,15,17)(M-6)-the study of fish

METEOROLOGY

• Weather (S-5,10,11,13,15,17)(M-4,5,6,8) using measuring devices & reporting of data - example: barometer & psychrometer, wind speed & directions, wind chill chart, precipitation & water cycles, cloud types & predictions.

ASTRONOMY

• Astronomy (S-5,10,11) history of, use of telescopes, stars & constellations, planetary studies, phases of the moon.

HERPETOLOGY

• Reptiles & Amphibians (S-5,15,17) (M-4,5,6) handling & feeding, measuring & weighing, outdoor search for (S,O,M,A,May), history & habitats.

ECOLOGY

• Ecology (S-5,10,15,17) food chains, animal niches/habitats, mankind’s place in nature (C-21), succession, camouflage, predator/prey.

LANGUAGE ARTS

• Creative Writing/Poetry (R-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
• Right Brain (R-1,2,3,4,6,7,8) creative thought
• * Leatherstocking Theater (R-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12, 13,15,16) Full weeks only.
• Daily Journal (R-1,3,4,7) writing in textbook journal.

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Local History & Pioneer Life (C-3,5,6,7,21)
• * Cemetery Study (M-6)(C-3,5,6,7) (S,O,N,M,A,May)
• Indian History (C-3,5,6,7,11,12,15,21)
• Pioneer Cooking (C-3,5,6,7)
• Living History (R-5,12,13)(C-3,5,6,7,11,12,15,21) early 1800's - students visiting stations.
• Greenville Players (R-5,12,13)(C-3,5,6,7,11,12,15,21) Full weeks only. Early 1800's play with characters.

ENTOMOLOGY

• Insect Study (S-5,15,17) field identification, collections, (S,O,May), history & habitats.

ORNITHOLOGY

• Bird Study (M-4,5)(S-1,5,10,11,13,15,17)field ID/binocular use, specimen study, song ID, nest study & ID, behavior.
• Bluebirds (M-4,5)(S-5,15,17) slide presentation & bluebird trail.
• Raptors (Birds of Prey) (M-4,5) (S-5,15,17) live animal demontration.
• Banding (M-4,5)(S-1,5,11,13,15,17) Federal & State permits allows us to capture, band & release song birds.

DISCOVERY

• Plants (S-1,5,10,15,17)(M-4) plant ID, wildflowers (S,O,A,May), tree ID, winter tree ID (N,D,J,F,M), succession, non-flowering plant ID.
• Wildflowers (S-1,5,10,15,17)(M-4) identification, lore & uses of
• Dendrology (S-1,5,10,15,17)(M-4) identification, winter tree ID (N,D,J,F,M), succession, biltmore sticks

MAMMALS

• Mammals (S-15,17) tracks & tracking, homes, behavior
• Wildlife Trapping (S-15,17) live box traps
• Nocturnal Awareness (S-15,17) night hike, senses,owl activity, discovery

GEOLOGY

• Geology (S-5,10,12) classification, glaciers, discovery, rocks & minerals
• Fossils (S-5,10,12) classification, identification & discovery
• * Hemlock Falls Hike (S-5,10,12)(Otyokwah site & full weeks only)
• Soils (S-1,5,10) compare & contrast, erosion, soil profile

CONSERVATION

• Conservation Project (S-5,10,12,15,17)(M-5,6) composting, erosion, waste management, physical work project.
• Wildlife Conservation (S-5,10,12,15,17)(M-5,6)physical work project-example: animal feeding stations.

GENERAL

• Survival (S-15)
• Maple Syrup (S-5,11)(M-4)(F,M)
• Canoeing (S-17)(M-4) (S,O,N,A,May weather permitting)
• *Noon Cookout (S,O,N,A,May) Full weeks only
• Initiative Tasks (M-4)

SOCIAL TIME ACTIVITIES (C-5,7)

• Getting Acquainted Games
• Pioneer Recreation
• Night Voices (singing) (C-7)
• New Games Concept
• Dutch Auction
• Bumppo’s Bingo
• Audio/visual (Can be loaned to schools anytime during the year either before or for follow-up. (Need about 3-4 weeks advance notice). If you would like one of the following tapes, please call the school for availability and reservations (614) 599-9753.)
• Bluebirds How We Can Help Video VHS
• Mohican School Slide Set
• Poetry Contest Winners Music Tape
• Mohican Video
• Self-Composting Toilet Video

OPTION TIME ACTIVITIES

• Tube & Sled Riding (J,F,M-weather permitting)
• Archery (S,O,A,May)(McPherson Siteonly)
• Bird Banding, trapping & walk (S-1,5,10,11,13, 15, 17)(M-4,5)
• Boundary Line Hike (S-5)(M-4,5)
• Fishing - bamboo poles
• Animal Care
• *Canoeing (S,O,N,A,May - weather permitting)(R-11)
• Snow Sculpturing (J,F - weather permitting)
• Frisbee Golf
• New Games Concept
• Art Projects
• Pillow Hockey
• Reptile & Amphibian Hunt (S,O,N,A,May) (S- 5,10,12,13,15,17)
• Table Games
• Kick the Can
• Maple Syrup (F,M) (S-5,11)(M-4)
• Kite Flying (M,A,May)
• Pioneer Recreation
• Bluebird Boxes (S-5,15)
• Hike to Buzzard’s Roost (S-5,15)
• Hike to the Turkey Feeding Station (S-5,15)
• Hike to the Wilderness Creek (S-5)
• M.O.S. Boat Race (M-4,5)
• *Campfire Building

*Classes and activities which need classroom teacher participation:

• *noon cook-out (S,O,N,A,M) assist fire building, cut wiener sticks, help prepare food
• *evening campfire - help build fire, help plan program
• *Leatherstocking Theater - judging skits, assisting dorm staff (full week only)
• *Pioneer cooking - help prepare food, assist instructor
• *Store time-(circle one) 11:30 am 3:30 pm Option Time
• *Rest period - supervise dorm 4:45-5:10 P.M.
• *Community responsibility (job) - supervise meal set up
• *Living history dramas - assist instructors
• *Canoeing - help supervise - assist instructor
• *Winter Olympics(Jan,Feb) help judge events, assist at awards ceremony
• *Greenville Players Drama - some tribes - assist instructor ** Please note that some weeks we will not be able to have Greenville for all tribes **
• *Cemetery Study (Van trip - must have bus emergency medical forms for trip)

Please remember - all the above - cannot be accomplished in one week and certainly not in a half week session. We will try our best, however, to do as much as you want during each session. Classes are naturally smaller if classroom teachers teach some as well as observe some.