Teacher Open House

We invite elementary teachers to spend an evening in the forest at Skyliner Lodge with NatureConnect and our partners. We will highlight programs and resources that support and enhance science and literacy curriculum through place-based learning. Teachers will walk away with grade-level specific activities, as well as resources that address barriers to outdoor learning.

Who?
K-4th grade teachers from Central Oregon school districts. Some sessions will emphasize alignment with Bend-La Pine’s Literacy curriculum.

When?
Wednesday, May 20, 4:00-6:30pm

Where?
Skyliner Lodge, 16125 Skyliner Road, Bend

What?

4:00-4:30
Resource fair with NatureConnect partners – field trip info, kits & more
Taco bar by El Sancho & beverages

4:30-5:00
Presentation: Less Stress, More Success: Helping Students Thrive on Field Trips with Adam Carter, 1st Grade Teacher at Bear Creek Elementary
Raffles

5:00-5:45
Science Breakouts by Grade Level:  How nature-based learning can enhance EL Education modules
Kindergarten Module:  Trees are Alive, Enjoying & Appreciating Trees
1st Grade Module:  Birds Amazing Bodies, Caring for Birds
2nd Grade Module:  The Secret World of Pollination, Providing for Pollinators
3rd Grade Module:  Water Around the World
4th Grade Module:  Animal Defense Mechanisms

5:45-6:30
Option A: Skyliner Tour with Kate Tibbetts, North Star teacher
Option B: Connection Activities – art, journaling, and more

RSVP here by May 18.

Presented by:

• Think Wild Central Oregon
• Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory
• Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
• High Desert Museum
• The Environmental Center
• Discover Your Northwest
• Central Oregon STEM Hub