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Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Great Smoky Mountains National Park GSMNP
        Fall 2017      Counts as 2 class choices


Nature Studies Field Intensive: Sunshine Ventures Trip 
Teacher name: Jill Dodge
Teacher Phone Number: 269-845-0279
Teacher Email: jdodge@homeoftheshamrocks.org


Additional registration at location is required.

You must choose this class AND Family Adventure Class #2 on your Partnership schedule.

Syllabus is as follows: 
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Smoky Mountain National Park
Pre-Trip Classes Thursday, 6:15PM – 7:15PM
September 21, 28, & October 5
Trip October 8-13, 2017

Students will be immersed in nature,  Pioneer and Native American ways of life through arts, crafts, technology of the time and the culture of GSMNP!   Animals, waterfalls, scavenger hunt nature hikes, there is so much to see, do and learn for the whole family.
  • Minimum of 4 students needed to hold trip  
  • Counts as 2 community class choices
  • Appropriate for all ages
  • Diverse activities
  • Online learning links provided below.

This is a family outdoor education class leading up to a four day exploration of Smoky Mountain National park.  Pre-trip classes will include preparation for camping, hiking and safety in nature/park.  At GSMNP activities will include walking and automobile explorations, human history and culture, rivers, trails and forests.  We will camp in a park campground and cook our meals outdoors.  Student gear provided will include firewood, stoves, pots and  mess kit.  This is a front country, car camping trip.  Food preparation and clean-up will be group activities.   

Per parent rate is $200.00 for this four day trip. The fee per child ages1 to 4 is $100.  All children of partnership age should be registered for the class. All tours, entrance fees, guided hikes and tuition is included and most food*.  Parents are responsible for providing transportation to/from and within GSMNP (about 9.5 hours from Berrien Springs/Niles), personal clothing, sleeping bag and  tent.  (*Two evenings there will be free-time for families to explore the area on their own. All expenses incurred during this time will need to be provided by the parent/guardian.)

Virtual Link to the GSMNP https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm

Pre/Post Evaluation details: A multiple choice, and True and False test is given the first and  last class.

Attendance: You are required to attend 100% of the dates and times your course meets unless prearranged. 10% of your overall grade will be calculated based on your attendance. 
Syllabus
 

Course Outline
Sept 21 - Pre-Test, Preparation Class
 
Sept 28 - Preparation Class

Oct 5 - Preparation Class

Oct 8-13 - Trip Smoky Mountain National Park(SMNP)   865-436-1262     

Oct 8 - Sunday, Travel with your family/guardian to SMNP

Oct 9 - Monday, Sugarlands Visitor Center, Laurel Falls Trail, Roaring Fork Motor Trail, Family Time in Gatlinburg

Oct 10 - Tuesday, Scenic HWY 441: Breakfast @ Chimney Tops Picnic Area, scenic overlooks between Gatlinburg and New Found Gap, Cherokee Indian Village, Oconaluftee Visitors Center/Mountain Farm Museum, Sunset at Clingmans Dome

Oct 11 - Wednesday, Mouse Creek Falls and Midnight Hole Trail, Greenbrier, and Family Time in Gatlinburg

Oct 12 - Thursday, Cades Cove Auto Tour, Horse Ride, (Old School house if time permits)

Oct 13 - Friday, Final test, Travel home with parent/guardian


Teacher of Record: Lynne Wieferich: lwieferich@shamrocks.us
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