Field Trip Programs

Nutrition

Students will learn how to apply the MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts label to their everyday eating habits.  They also learn the importance of balancing their food intake with their physical activity for a “Winning Combination.” During the hands-on activity, students organize and build a healthy meal while taking a look at their own eating habits.

3-LS3-2

 

 

Digestive System

Students learn the route their food takes as it travels through the digestive system. The hands-on activity explores each part of this amazing system from start to finish.

4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

 

 

Circulatory System

Students learn the parts and functions of the heart. Through various media, students observe heartbeats, blood flow, blood cells, and how diet and exercise can affect their heart. During the hands-on activity, students use a team approach to build a circulatory system.

4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

 

 

Respiratory System

Students will discover the consequences of smoking tobacco while exploring the respiratory system and observing preserved pigs lungs. To enhance their understanding, students will make a bottle respiratory system.

4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

 

 

Puberty Education

Students learn to recognize the body changes of puberty preparing them for the physical, mental and social challenges of adolescence. Although the class is divided male/female, all students learn the male and female reproductive systems as well as proper hygiene.

Download Program Outline

MS-LS1-1

 

 

Puberty Education - Parent Program

The preview program allows parents and educators the opportunity to view and ask questions about the puberty education class prior to their child attending the program.  Fee:  $125

 

 

Introduction to Drug Prevention

This program stresses the importance of making good choices early in life regarding the gateway drugs: tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and inhalants. Activities illustrate how drugs affect all aspects of life.

3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-8