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about education: 6th-8th school programs
         
 

For the 2008-2009 school year our programs will be offered to school groups free of charge. The programs complement the Georgia science and social studies GPS and the North American Association for Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence in Environmental Education. The GPS relevant to each program is linked below.  

Program descriptions are listed below and relevant Pre and Post-Trip Activities are available, linked below- right click and open each in a new window for clean printing.

Most programs begin at the Confederate Hall Education Center, located at the bottom of the Stone Mountain Walk-up Trail, but explore numerous locations throughout Stone Mountain Park. Please contact Brian McKnight for additional information, brochures or scheduling.  770-498-5620  Email: Stone Mountain Education Programs 

Forms for teachers, information for chaperones, background information and frequently asked questions can be found under the education: printable resources section. 

Private and public school buses are admitted to Stone Mountain Park for free! 

 

Information about other Stone Mountain Park field trip opportunities can be found at the Stone Mountain Park attractions site. For lunch and park souvenirs, please visit the attractions area at Memorial Hall and the Skylift! You can schedule group reservations for park attractions by calling Park Sales at 770-498-5636. We will be happy to work with you and help you to design and schedule a full day at the park, combining an outdoor field trip experience and a visit to one of the park attractions! 

 

      
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Educational programs to lead on your own
 
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Education Programs     onsite school field trips

teacher printable resources   

outreach programs for dekalb/gwinnett       schools only    

scout programs

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stone mountain park attractions
 
 

Sixth Grade

Stone Mountain Geology                                                                                                     3 Hours              Science GPS: S6CS5(b), S6CS6(c), S6E5(b,c,d,e)                                                                                  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      

 

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Seventh Grade

Exploring Wetlands                                                                                                               2 Hours              Science GPS: S7CS5(a), S7L4                                                                                                                        Students investigate wetland ecology and the life of the beaver. Teams compete in a dam building activity too!                                                                                                                                    Classroom Pre-Trip Activity                                                                                                                     Classroom Post-Trip Activity (Use lesson on page 3, other is background information)

Unlocking Plant Life                                                                                                               1.5 Hours         Science GPS: S7CS6, S7L1                                                                                                                              Students investigate plant diversity on Stone Mountain, collect samples and create a dichotomous key.                                                                                                                                          Classroom Pre-Trip Activity                                                                                                                     Classroom Post-Trip Activity

 

Eighth Grade

History of the Landscape:  Quarry                                                                                   1.5 Hours            Social Studies  GPS: SS8E1, SS8E2                                                                                                               Students explore our outdoor museum that tells the story of the quarrying industry at Stone Mountain. They learn about the historic, social and economic development in this area and get to briefly experience the life of a quarryman through hands-on activities.                                                                                                                                                           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!

  
       
   
       

 
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      P.O. Box 689, Stone Mountain, GA 30086                   Main Phone: 770.498.5658                 Public Safety: 770.498.5675