Third Grade

Stone Mountain Geology                                                                                                      1.5 Hours            Science GPS: S3CS1(a,c), S3E1(a,b,d)                                                                                            Students complete a short, interpretive hike on Stone Mountain to learn about the geology of igneous rocks.                                                                                                               Classroom Pre-Trip Activity 

Classroom Post-Trip Activity

History of the Landscape:  Quarry                                                                                   1.5 Hours   Social Studies GPS: SS3E1(a,b,c,d), SS3E3(a,b,c)                                                                     Students explore our outdoor museum that tells the story of the quarrying industry at Stone Mountain.  They will learn about the historic, social and economic development in this area and briefly experience the life of a quarryman through hands-on activities. Classroom Pre-Trip Activity                                                                                                         Classroom Post-Trip Activity

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Fourth Grade

Exploring Wetlands                                                                                                                2 Hours Science GPS: S4CS8, S4L1, S4L2(a,b)                                                                                             Students learn about the special adaptations of the beaver, wetland ecosystem energy flow, population dynamics and food                                                                                          Classroom Pre-Trip Activity                                                                                                         Classroom Post-Trip Activity (Use lesson on page 3, rest of document is background information)

Mountain Meteorology                                                                                                         1.5 Hours   Science GPS: S4CS3(c), S4CS4(a,b,c), S4E4                                                                                 Students become Mountain Meteorologists and venture out to measure weather conditions on different areas of the mountain.  In the classroom students will use online weather stations located across the country to prepare a national weather map and forecast for the next day.                                                                                                                Classroom Pre-Trip Activity                                                                                                         Classroom Post-Trip Activity

Uncovering American Indian Culture                                                                            1.5 Hours  Social Studies GPS: SS4H1(a,b), SS4G2(a)                                                                                     Students excavate a fabricated archeological site and uncover clues and artifacts about the Southeast Indians.                                                                                                                     Classroom Pre-Trip Activity (scroll down to activities)                                                       Classroom Post-Trip Activity

Fifth Grade

Stone Mountain Geology                                                                                                     3 Hours       Science GPS: S5CS8, S5E1                                                                                                                   Students complete the 2 mile hike to the top of Stone Mountain and back while learning about the geology and weathering of Stone Mountain.                                                      Classroom Pre-Trip Activity               Background for Pre-Trip                                        Classroom Post-Trip Activity 

Animal Classification                                                                                                             1.5 Hours     Science GPS: S5CS8, S5L1(a)                                                                                                             Students will identify and classify animals found in Stone Mountain Park based on their characteristics.  Students will then create a poster depicting animals at the park to take back to the classroom.                                                                                                                     Classroom Pre-Trip Activity                                                                                                         Classroom Post-Trip Activity

Please remind your students to wear appropriate shoes and to bring water and a snack if participating in a long program!