Did You Know?

• There is a Michigan State Park or recreation area within one hour of any school in Michigan.



• The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers 4th grade teachers the opportunity to conduct an Outdoor Classroom in any Michigan State Park or Recreation Area.



• All materials and park admission (for buses), are FREE.



• Reservations can be scheduled for any day of the year.



• The program’s materials and activities were developed to align with what fourth graders are already learning, including history, science, social studies, math and language arts.



• When teachers call the “Kids In The Park” toll-free number to reserve a field trip, they will get a free classroom packet of specially designed materials that include pre-visit, on-site and post-visit lessons, which can be accomplished within the context of a state park visit.



• A Kids in the Park Teacher’s Guide and Answer Key is included with each set of materials.



• Materials support the Michigan DNR’s Michigan L.A.P.’s™ Program currently used in elementary schools.



• You can take a virtual tour of ten state parks, play nature games and download fun activities by visiting our new L.A.P.’s™ Web site at: www.outdoorexplorersclub.com.

These materials were designed to be used by fourth grade teachers when taking students on a field trip to any state park. The Kids In The Park materials include:

* a Kids In The Park Teacher Folder with pre and post CONNECT-IT™ activities, Answer Key, Teaching Poster and Evaluation Card.

* a Kids In The Park Journal for each student with CONNECT-IT™ activities. Most of these activities are to be completed during the field trip.

These CONNECT-IT™ activities expand and reinforce the lessons included in the Michigan L.A.P.’s™ Program that promotes fun, appreciation and knowledge of Michigan’s great outdoor heritage.

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