Half-Day Experiential Learning Institute

3-4 Hours

Earn 3-4 NYSED CTLE Hours

A deeper professional development experience focused on integrated science instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and meaningful outdoor engagement.

Includes:

• Hands-on outdoor science investigations

• Integrated curriculum strategies

• Inquiry-based instructional methods

• Lesson planning support

• Teacher resource materials

• Environmental and place-based education practices

• Collaborative project development

Recommended For:

• Elementary and middle school teams

• Science educators

• Curriculum coordinators

• Intervention specialists

• Experiential learning initiatives

This learning institute works best with groups no larger than 20. This is ideally set at OARS but can be modified for a school site setting. Lesson modelling includes copies of lesson plans that are NYS Standards and Common Core aligned (and noted!), worksheets, direction where math and ELA compnent integration are made, in addition, all teachers will be sipplied with supplemental matierlas to expand on the day’s trip!