Scavenger+Hunt+Details

For Mr. Cox's Science Buddy Program, Fall 2016
On Thursday, you will be dismissed from your class at 9:10 (that's partway through period 2). Go straight to the main lobby and begin loading onto our bus!

Read through this checklist to get a better understanding of my expectations for you and your Buddies!


 * 1. Be prepared**! Wear clothes and shoes suitable for an outdoor scavenger hunt. No flip-flops or fancy shoes! Wear an extra layer for warmth! Bring a pencil or pen! Leave your cell-phones and personal listening devices at home or in your locker! I will give you copies of the Scavenger Hunt sheet and discussion questions for afterwards. Your third-grade buddies will bring a clipboard to use.


 * 2. Learn their names and faces!** Try a name-game where they tell you their name and their favorite cereal (or game, or whatever). While they do this, make sure you know their names and faces! You may need to call them back from a situation, so you need to know their names!


 * 3. Keep them safe!** If nothing else, you must be aware of safety. Do not do anything, even as a joke, that could result in an accident or injury. Make sure you know where they are at all times, think ahead to anticipate any danger, and tell them to stop if they act dangerously. If you need help keeping kids safe, contact one of the teachers on the trip (Mr. Cox, Mrs. Johnston, Ms. Bono, Mr. Schuberth, Mrs. Healy, and Ms. Dolnick).


 * 4. Keep them involved!** Make sure that they are focused on the scavenger hunt as they explore the Nature Center. Ask them to keep in mind, maybe, three of the targets at a time, so they don't get overwhelmed by the whole list. (For example, "Let's start by looking for something at the beginning of its lifecycle, something at the end of its lifecycle, and something that goes through metamorphosis!") When they find things, get someone in the group to write down the Discovery AND the Description. When we wrap up the scavenger hunt, get them involved in the Discussion Questions.


 * 5. Keep them clean and dry!** This is not as important as safety, but still something to consider. The nature center has pretty clear trails, there may be some areas where it is hard to stay clean and dry. That's OK, but it's not OK to send them stomping in puddles or into the stream! There may also be poison ivy off the paths. If you don't make this a good, wholesome experience for them, I'll replace you with someone who can!

Thanks again for your interest in this event. With your careful preparation, scientific background, and personal enthusiasm, this will be a great experience for everyone!