Middle School Field Trip Guides
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Diversity of Life (DOL) Field Trip (Integrates with TUSD Regional Science Center DOL Curriculum Unit)
- DOL Introduction
- DOL Pre-Visit Activity
- DOL Field Trip Guide — Student
- DOL Field Trip Guide — Teacher/Chaperone
- DOL Post-Visit Activity
Ecology Field Trip (Integrates with TUSD Regional Science Center Ecology Curriculum Unit)
- Teacher Instructions (includes pre-visit, field trip and post-visit activities for students)
- Chaperone Instructions
- Ecology Field Trip Scientist's Notebook (includes pre-visit, field trip and post-visit activities for students)
Explorer's Guide (mix and match activity sheets)
- Teacher/ Chaperone Information
- Teacher/ Chaperone Answer Key
- Awesome Desert Animals
- Docent Interpretation
- Exhibit Specific Questions
Orientation Ramada
Reptiles and Invertebrates
Earth Sciences Center
Mountain Woodland
Desert Grassland
Desert Loop Trail
Riparian Corridor
Pollination Gardens - Student Handouts (271 KB download)
Grades 6-8 Teacher Information Packet Contents
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- Introduction (131 KB download)
Objectives
Arizona Academic Standards Correlation - A Look at the Sonoran Desert - background (339 KB download)
Review Questions
Extension Activities
Glossary - Create a Classroom Museum Exhibit (161 KB download)
Activity Instructions
Exhibit Evaluation - handout - Post-visit Activities (81 KB download)
Review Answers to Explorer's Guide
Re-evaluate Classroom Museum Exhibit
Creative Writing and Play
Animal Reports
School Grounds Natural History Field Guide - Eco Dilemmas (122 KB download)
Activity Instructions
Eco Dilemma Cards - handout
