Schedule a Field Trip

Throughout the school year, we host field trips at our Environmental Education Center in Merrillville. We provide quality, hands-on activities for students which cover a variety of topics related to recycling and sustainability.

• all about water

  GRADE LEVEL: 3rd-6th

  DESCRIPTION:  Students will learn about the local watershed, water pollution, and water conservation through fun and engaging activities.  

  INDOE STANDARDS:

  Science: 3LS4-3, 4-LS1-1, 4-ESS3-1, 5-LS1-1, 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4
  Social Studies: 3.C.4, 4.E.7, 5.C.6, 5.C.8, 3.G.8, 6.H.13
  ELA: 3.CC.3, 3.CC.5, 4.CC.1, 5.CC.1, 5.CC.3, 6.CC.1-3

• reduce, reuse, recycle

  GRADE LEVEL: K-3rd

• DESCRIPTION:  Students will learn about environmental stewardship and the importance of the 3Rs-Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.  Activities may include games, stories, and crafts.  

  INDOE Standards: 

  Science: K-ESS3-3, 4-ESS1-1, 5-ESS3-1

  Social Studies: K.C.1, K.C.2, 1.C.1, 1.C.2, 1.C.3, 1.C.4, 3.C.4, 4.E.7, 5.C.6, 5.C.8, 3.G.8, 6.H.13

  ELA: K.RF.1, K.RF.3, K.RC.1, K.RC.3, K.RC.4, K.W.1, K.CC.3, K.CC.5, 1.RC.1, 1.RC.4, 1.CC.2, 1.CC.3, 1.CC.7, 2.RC.1, 2.RC.3, 2.CC.2, 2.CC.3, 2.CC.6, 3.CC.5, 4.CC.1, 4.CC.3, 5.CC.1-3, 6.CC.1-3

   

• composting and food waste

• GRADE LEVEL: k-6th

• description:  Students will learn about food waste and strategies to reduce it, including composting and vermicomposting (worms). This program utilizes hands-on activities. Please inform the educators prior to your program of any student allergies such as trees, grass, tree nuts, or eggs to ensure proper precautions. 

  INDOE STANDARDS: 

  Science: K-ESS3-3, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4, 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1, 5-ESS3-1

  Social Studies: K.E.2, 1.C.3, 1.G.4, 1.E.1-3, 2.H.3, 3.C.4, 5.C.6, 6.H.13

  ELA: K.RC.1, K.RC.5, 1.CC.1-1.CC.4, 2.CC.1-4, 2.CC.6, 3.CC.5, 4.CC.1, 4.CC.3, 5.CC.1-3, 6.CC.1-3

• all about plastics

• GRADE LEVEL: 3rd-6th

• DESCRIPTION:  This program focuses on identifying different types of plastic and their uses. Activities will include experiments and exploration of scientific principles as they pertain to plastics. 

  INDOE STANDARDS: 

  Science: 4-ESS3-1, 5-PS1-3, 5-ESS3-1

  Social Studies: 3.C.4, 3.E.7, 4.E.7, 5.C.6, 5.C.8, 6.H.13

  ELA: 3.CC.1, 3.CC.5, 4.CC.1-3, 5.CC.1, 5.CC.3, 6.CC.1-3

• HEALTHY HOMES AND HABITATS 

• GRADE LEVEL: k-3RD

• DESCRIPTION:  Students will learn about the conservation of water and energy in and around their home, as well as how to create healthy habitats for wildlife. Students will also learn how to identify household hazardous waste and ways to reduce its negative environmental impact. 

  INDOE STANDARDS: 

  Science: K-ESS3-3, 3-LS4-3

  Social Studies: K.G.1, 1.C.3, 1.G.4, 1.E.1-3, 2.H.3, 3.C.4, 3.G.8

  ELA: K.RC.1, K.RC.5,1.CC.1, 1.CC.2, 1.CC.7, 2.CC.1-4 ,2.CC.1-4, 2.CC.6, 3.CC.1, 3.CC.3, 3.CC.5

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