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Microtrails

Activity Plan
May 7, 2015

A hands-on way for students to share what they have learned about biotic factors and Stewardship, by creating a “micro-park.”  When they are finished creating their "park" they will act as "Interpretive Rangers" and give "guided tours" on their...

Surf's Up

Activity Plan
March 27, 2015

Students are surfers in this version of “Captain’s Calling.” Students get to act out commands such as getting barreled, duck dive, and pop up!

Sand Surfing

Activity Plan
March 27, 2015

Students watch the waves and pretend to be surfers on the surfboard they’ve made in the sand.

Spruce Railroad Tunnel Observation Hike

Activity Plan
March 20, 2015

Uncovering the history of how the Spruce Railroad tunnels came to be through observations, and a possible trust walk/challenge hike.

Lake Crescent Formation

Activity Plan
March 20, 2015

The famous Lake Crescent formation story, and how to incorporate student observations of the land.

Olympic National Park History

Activity Plan
March 20, 2015

This is the first in a series of activities that can help drive home to students what a national park is and why they are important.

National Park Photo Language

Activity Plan
March 20, 2015

An activity in which students pick a photo that they identify with their ideal of a national park experience, and explain why.

Build a Park: Ranger Edition

Activity Plan
March 20, 2015

This is a popular activity in which students use materials found in nature to create miniature national parks. This write-up includes some more thought-provoking questions than this activity has historically utilized.
 

Ice Investigation

Activity Plan
March 6, 2015

Utilize students' excitement and interest in ice by using it as the focus of an investigation. Students observe ice, develop a testable question, and conduct an investigation to learn more about the properties of ice.

5-4-3-2-1...Science!

Activity Plan
March 6, 2015

These five simple steps to inquiry allow students to make meaningful observations and practice developing research questions. 

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