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Looking Back
Looking back on this project, I think that what did not happen was getting the students
outside as much as I would have liked. I think that it is necessary to plan the trips far in
advance in order to get them in the schedule so that when all the distractions of the school
year pile on, the good work of the project is still able to take place.
Areas for Growth
In light of that call for more and better planning, I am happy to start by getting some things
on the calendar. The next concern is how to help students maintain continuity when the trips
are far apart. One thing that has helped is that I was able to secure an additional set of buses
for a field trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo, which will limit the financial burden on my pupils.
In order to help maintain momentum in-between trips, I am expanding the way I use
technology in the classroom in two ways. First, I have obtained some technology through a
partnership with the Lincoln Park Zoo. Now I am able to make a camera trap at the school to
help students understand the diverse animals that frequent our school grounds. Second, I am
using Chicago Wildlife Watch, a citizen science project as a way to help students familiarize
themselves with local wildlife and contribute to a larger project.
Finally, as a goal for this project, I think that it is important for the students to see a tangible
result of their work. Therefore, my goal for this project is to create a field guide to the nature
at our school. Students will write entries and I will publish a guide online as part of the project.
Broad Goals& Benchmarks
I will be conducting field experiences on the following dates:
Field Site: Skokie Lagoons
LP.Z Ethology/Biodiversity
Nature Walk
March 2, 2016
March 3, 2016
April1 5, 2016