Intro to Science

PROGRAM NOTE: 

In 2019 we changed from a class-based program (2.5-hour blocks with each instructor only teaching one class for different groups) to a trail-group-based program, with each instructor teaching the full curriculum to their class. This makes it so much easier to create a coherent and responsive curriculum for students to have the most meaningful, memorable, student-centered, and nature-centered week at Camp! We haven't updated the content below yet, but it can be used for ideas. We will have regular instructor meetings during the week to share successes and problem-solve. Equipment and Locations will be available on a sign-up basis, but we have flexibility if needed. 

First Day Lesson

The lesson plan and addition below are Word documents to download and edit if desired

2016 Monday Lesson.docx

2016 Monday Lesson

See notes at end of lesson

Photosynthesis lesson for Monday - summary.docx

Addition to Monday Lesson

This was missing from the 2016 version - instructors said it felt incomplete to do the wrap-up from Decomposition Mission - so we added this to the lesson

Student activities mentioned in lesson

GAMES TO PLAY.doc

Ideas for starter

Mind-Pie.pdf

Can use to assess pre/post

What-Scientists-Do.pdf

Intro/Pre-lesson

I-Notice-I-Wonder-It-Reminds-Me-Of.pdf

Most Important!

Decomposition/Energy Flow/Matter Cycling Activities - could be done later in the week

Decomposition-Mission.pdf
Food-Build-Do-Waste.pdf
Decomposer Scavenger Hunt Bingo.docx
Haven't seen this used, but scavenger hunts are always good for "exploration" stages of outdoor lessons!