Middle School Programs
Seventh Grade
Healthy People/Healthy Habitats
Students examine the connection a healthy environment has to human health. Students will conduct their own experiment which demonstrates how quickly and easily diseases can spread through wildlife and human populations.
• 7-1.1, 7-1.2, 7-1.7, 7-3.2, 7-3.3, 7-3.4, 7-4.2, 7-4.3
Eighth Grade
Earth's History
Using fossil molds and the geologic time scale, students will examine the diversity of life forms that have inhabited Earth throughout time.
• 8-2.1, 8-2.2, 8-2.3, 8-2.4, 8-2.7, 8-3.7, 8-3.8
More Information
Programs begin promptly at 10:00am and run until 11:30am. All programs (except high school levels) include a themed nature walk. Students will be divided into two groups and will rotate through the two 45 minute sessions/activities.
Programs occur rain or shine! When preparing for your field trip, please encourage your students to wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for outdoor activities (including off-trail walking) and weather conditions.
Bring your lunch and enjoy the day—picnic tables are available! Also, be sure to visit the Environmental Discovery Center and canopy walk.
