Spring Trip
5/12/2018
PNA's spring trips take field trips to a whole new level. It is not just the usual zoo or museum kind of field trip. As students grow older, PNA kids get the opportunity of traveling farther from home, building independence and self-reliance in addition to exploring new places for an increasing amount of time. In third grade, students explored and spent the night in Talkeetna to learn more about the history, people, land, and beauty of Alaska. For this particular PBL unit, students aim to answer the question "How can we persuade tourists to come to Alaska, the last frontier?" This PBL unit is focused on the following standards-based contents and skills: HISTORY 3.9 Generate questions about multiple historical sources and their relationships to particular historical events and developments. HISTORY 3.7 Compare information provided by different historical sources about the past. GEO 3.4 Explain how culture influences the way people modify and adapt to their environments. SCIENCE NGSS 3-LS4-4 Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animal that live there may change. LITERACY.W.3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
The following photos will show some of the learning activities that took place during the spring trip.
1. A visit to the museum to learn about history of Alaska, how people lived and adapted to the environment
2. A quest that gave students the opportunity to learn about the city of Talkeetna
3. A night at a tourist destination to experience the life of a tourist
4. A nature walk with a naturalist to learn about Alaska's biodiversity
5. An interview with a mountaineer, Todd Huston, a one-legged man who successfully climbed the summit of Denali.
And last, but not the least, third graders spend some time in one of the best playgrounds in Alaska. It is safe to say that the student bonding that occurs on spring trips enhances the learning experience thus making it unforgettable.
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Jessica GrahamMs. Graham graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and is currently working on her master's in reading. She enjoys hiking, traveling, arts & crafts, and playing the ukulele. Archives
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