Template 2 night schedule
DAY 1
9:30 Meet at Babad Do’Ag. Introductions and form small groups.
9:45 Small group investigation
- Take initial set of data points for student-led investigation of Sky Island life zones
- Sense of Place activity, such as 3 panel time drawing of the Tucson basin to focus on geologic history
- Teambuilding activity
10:35 Departure
10:45 Arrive at Molino Basin for small group investigation
- Take second set of data points for student-led investigation of Sky Island life zones
- Sense of Place activity, such as a color scavenger hunt to bring awareness to diversity of plant life
- Teambuilding activity
11:30 Departure
11:45 Arrive at Middle Bear for lunch
12:15 Dendrochronology lesson, large group
1:00 Small group investigation
- Take third set of data points for student-led investigation of Sky Island life zones
- Sense of Place activity, such as sound map to engage the senses
- Teambuilding activity
1:45 Depart
2:00 Arrive at Windy Point
2:10 Hoodoos! Large group discussion & exploration
2:40 Small group investigation & exploration of area
- Take fourth set of data points for student-led investigation of Sky Island life zones
- Sense of Place activity, such as a paired drawing
- Team building activity
3:30 Departure
4:00 Arrive at MLSC, rules and check into dorms
4:30 Mandatory rest in dorms
5:30 Sunset viewing
6:00 Dinner
6:30 Scale of the universe presentation
7:00 Evening astronomy rotation--telescope observing and other astronomy activity
8:45 Evening wrap-up
DAY 2
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Game camera and other videos
9:00 Pack lunches to take in the field
9:30 Hike the Meadow Loop trail, including student values statement, scientific observations,10 minutes of silence activity, predator-prey game, data analysis, snack and lunch
12:30 Return to SkyCenter for rest
1:15 Field module rotations in small groups (topics developed with teacher input)
4:45 Mandatory rest in dorms
5:30 Dinner
6:00 Student presentations of life zone investigations
7:00 Evening astronomy rotation--telescope observing and other astronomy activity
8:45 Evening wrap-up
DAY 3
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Surveys and observations
8:50 Cleanup
9:20 Closing circle
10:00 Depart
