Onsite School field trips - We are completely booked for the 2011-2012 school year.
(We do offer Outreach Programs in December, January, and February to Dekalb and Gwinnett county schools only.)
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Public and private school buses get into the Park for free.
To book a program, email or phone: 770.498.5620
Kindergarten
Stone Mountain Plants 1 Hour
Science GPS: SKCS1(a), SKCS6(a,c), SKL1(a,c), SKL2(b)
*How do scientists study the world around them?
*What do plants need to live?
Students become Stone Mountain Biologists and venture out on the rock
outcrops to explore plant communities and the conditions that cause them
to thrive or decline.
Classroom Pre-Trip Activity
Classroom Post-Trip Activity
Stone Mountain Geology
1 Hour
Science GPS: SKCS1(a), SKCS4(b,c), SKE2(a,c)
*How do scientists study the world around them?
*What is a rock?
*What can we learn by observing rocks?
*How does the Earth’s surface change?
As Stone Mountain Geologists, students discover earth materials on the
mountain and
explore the effects of weathering on the surface.
Classroom Pre-Trip Activity
Classroom Post-Trip Activity
Just as students were asked to observe and practice careful
science while at Stone Mountain, this post-
trip activity continues that
concept.
To book a program,
email or phone: 770.498.5620
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First
Grade
Stone Mountain Animals
1.5 Hours
Science GPS: S1CS7(a,b), S1L1(b,d)
*How do scientists study the world around them?
*What is a habitat?
*What is a reptile?
*What is an amphibian?
Students get up close and personal with an animal and learn about
animals living on Stone Mountain through a series of outdoor games.
Classroom Pre-Trip Activity
Pre-Trip Activity
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Classroom Post-Trip Activity
Stone Mountain Plants
1.5 Hours
Science GPS: S1CS7(a,b), S1L1(a,c)
*How do scientists study the world around them?
*What do plants need to live?
*What is a habitat?
Through a series of outdoor games on Stone Mountain, students
will be introduced to the unique plant life of rock outcrops and the
conditions which limit plant growth.
Classroom Pre-Trip Activity
Classroom
Post-Trip Activity
To book a program,
email or phone: 770.498.5620
Second Grade
Stone Mountain Animal Life Cycles
1.5 Hours
Science GPS: S2CS1(a), S2CS4(b,c), S2CS5(a), S2L1(a)
*How do scientists study the world around them?
*What is a life cycle?
*How do animals change throughout their life cycles?
Students are
introduced to the life cycles of the monarch butterfly and common
animals living at Stone Mountain and head out on the mountain to explore
their habitat.
Classroom Pre-Trip Activity
Classroom Post-Trip Activity
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Uncovering American Indian Culture
1.5 Hours
Social Studies
GPS: SS2H2(a,b), SS2G2(b,c)
*How do we learn about the past?
*What is archaeology?
*Who are the Muscogee?
*Who are the Cherokee?
Students excavate a fabricated archeological site and uncover
clues and
artifacts about the Creek and Cherokee Indians.
Classroom Pre-Trip Activity (scroll down to
'Activities for Children')
Classroom Post-Trip Activity
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email or phone: 770.498.5620
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Third
GradeStone Mountain Geology 1.5 hours
Science GPS: S3CS1(a,c), S3E1(a,b,d)
*How do scientists observe the world around them?
*How do wind and water change rocks and soil over time?
*How do scientists identify one rock from another and one mineral from another?
Students complerte a short, interpretive hike on Stone Mountain to learn about the geology of igneous rocks.
Classroom Pre-Trip Activity
Classroom Post-Trip Activity 1 Classroom Post-Trip Activity 2
History
of the Landscape: QuarrySocial Studies GPS: SS3E1(a,b,c,d), SS3E3(a,b,c)
*How do scientists observe the world around them?
*How do people alter Stone Mountain?
*How have people used Stone Mountain as a natural resource?
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
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
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To book a program, email or phone: 770.498.5620
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
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
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
Classroom Post-Trip Activity
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
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
To book a program,
email or phone: 770.498.5620
Eighth GradeHistory 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
High
School Service Learning Program
3 Hours Science GPS: SCSh1, SCSh2, SEV2, SEV3, SEV5, SB4
Students learn about the importance of biodiversity and develop a feeling of ownership of Stone Mountain Park by working to restore a native plant garden. The program is designed to improve the environment and educate students and the public about invasive plants.
On the day of the field trip, students travel to the Nature Garden Trails in Stone Mountain Park. Students learn about the forest ecosystem during a 45 minute forest hike. This knowledge is used to identify and remove invasive plants from a selected site, then replant the area with native plants. Finally, students place plant labels and mark their plants to alert Park visitors to the project’s purpose. All tools and materials are provided. School must provide water, snacks and transportation to the Park.
Pre-Trip Activity
Post-Trip Activity