Curriculum

Kindergarten Pre-trip

The theme for this lesson plan is awakening our senses and building empathy.

First Grade Pre-trip

First grade focuses on teaching students about the changing seasons, using species like the Oregon Grape and the Oregon White Oak.

2nd Grade Pre-trip

The theme for this pre-trip is "life from top to bottom" and focuses on key species like the Townsend's mole and the rough skinned newt.

3rd Grade Pre-trip

The theme for this lesson plan is Meadow diversity and teaches students the importance of pollinators like Mason Bees, while also practicing observation skills.

Kindergarten Field Trip

This field trip focuses on sensory awareness, using animal forms, and materials found at Madison Meadows to build fairy houses.

First Grade Field Trip

On this trip, students practice their observation skills, the art of questioning and play ecology games like ten-second camo.

2nd Grade Field Trip

On this field trip, students learn to identify the features of local species and learn to cultivate gratitude for the natural world around them.

3rd Grade Field Trip

For this trip, students practice stewardship by naming key plant species around Madison Meadow. They also practice observation skills by using paint swatches to identify colors in nature.