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Alpha/Beta:
(CM/TB/SS) Explore cultural differences through a simulation designed to
build understanding between people of different backgrounds.
Back Country Baking:
(PS/WS) Practice low-impact outdoor baking techniques to create a tasty
treat for the class to enjoy.
Bubbles:
(PS) Learn about surface tension and refraction while creating bubbles of
different sizes and shapes.
Bug Out:
(NS) Investigate, track, catch, and identify a variety of insects.
Burma Bridge:
(TB/PS) Work together to build and cross a rope bridge while exploring the
principles of mechanical advantage.
Candles:
(SS/HI) Make a candle while learning about the history of this essential
pioneer skill.
Doctor in the Woods:
(WS) Discuss and practice basic emergency response and first aid skills as
applied in a wilderness setting.
Egg Drop:
(PS/TB) Learn the physics of the forces at work on a falling object, then
attempt to construct a device to protect an egg from a fall onto rocks.
Feed Your Face:
(NS/EA) Practice natural skin care using a variety of herbs and other
biodegradable products.
Fire:
(PS/WS) Learn about the science of fire and experiment with low-impact
fire building skills.
Geodome:
(TB/MA) Lash together a geodesic dome out of ropes and logs and test its
strength.
Get Lost:
(MA/WS) Practice basic map and compass skills through this introduction
to orienteering.
Hoot and Hurl:
(NS) Learn about owls and explore their eating habits by dissecting
sterilized owl pellets.
I'll Fly Away:
(PS) Learn about Bernoulli's principle while creating and testing a
variety of paper airplanes.
IT:
(CM) Transmit information by practicing effective communication to design
and produce IT.
Outdoor Survival:
(WS/TB) Discuss fundamental principles of wilderness survival and
simulate meeting basic needs using only a few designated items.
Rambling Roots:
(EA) Learn about the parts of a tree, focusing on roots and
transplant a tree from forest to a new location.
Soap:
(SS/HI) Create natural, herbal soap while learning about the properties
of various herbs and the way making soap has changed throughout history.
Speed:
(MA) Calculate speed in miles per hour using math skills and unit
conversions.
Stream Stomp:
(NS/EA) Discuss the water cycle and investigate life around and within
the Little River.
Tower Power:
(PS) Examine well-known structures for their architectural features
and use that knowledge to build and evaluate model towers.
Tracking:
(NS/WS) Go into the wild in search of evidence to discover which animals
have been in the area.
Tree Trek:
(NS) Explore the wide variety of trees found in Alabama and take time to
get to know them up close and personal.
Ultimate Challenge:
(SS/CM/TB) Rise above misconceptions while simulating some of the
challenges overcome by people living with disabilities.
Watershed Wonders:
(NS/EA) Learn about groundwater systems, watersheds, and human impacts
upon both.
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