Outdoor Classroom Project

The natural environment provides an alternative means to teach mathematics, science, social studies, and literacy skills using the community and resources surrounding the school.
ELED 4140 - 75 points
FOED 3800 - 20 points

Goal - create a written proposal summary of what you'd like to propose to do for the school. Complete the google spreadsheet of supplies that you would like to purchase. Have summary and spreadsheet approved by me - then email to school contact.

Groups: $2400 each
Linden & Robertsville
Google Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlPPQTNtDBomdFdOX0lPcDhSZDJOMHpWaElWUnVxeHc&usp=sharing
Proposal Summary: Copy and Paste here



Glenwood & Jefferson
Google Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlPPQTNtDBomdC1FZm5SVjRxUy1NQ1daekJCMjZyQ0E&usp=sharing
Proposal Summary: Copy and Paste here




Resources
Guidelines and Features for Outdoor Classrooms
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/outdoorclassrooms/Guidelines_Features_OC_NACD_2012_8-12%28lr%29%5B2%5D.pdf
Developing an Outdoor Classroom to Provide Education Naturally: http://fsc.fernbank.edu/PDF/Outdoor%20Classroom.pdf

Online Suppliers
Acorn Naturalists
http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store/index.aspx

Lakeshore Outdoor Learning
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/general_info/outdoorLearning.jsp

Carolina Biological
http://www.carolina.com/

The Learning Escape -Outdoor Classrooms
http://www.tgescapes.co.uk/learning/outdoor-classrooms

School Outfitters - park and playground equipment
https://www.schooloutfitters.com/catalog/default/cPath/CAT563

Design Ideas
http://www.evergreen.ca/en/resources/school-ground-greening/planning-design/design-ideas-for-the-outdoor-classroom/

Clocks
http://images.hayneedle.com/mgen/master:TRL120.jpg

http://www.coolmumhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/London-Clock-Co-OverSized-Kids-Wall-Clock-e1351092761173-360x375.jpg