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Plan A Field Trip

Program elements:

Grades 3-5 have the opportunity to choose between a curriculum-based program or a visit consisting of informal elements.

All other grades can only choose informal program elements.

All groups wanting a confirmed time for an Education program visit between Sept 3, 2009 and May 30, 2010 need to register in advance. Please call 206-220-4240 for more information.

Reservations are still required for all education visits. Please view our Reservation Calendar for open dates before calling. We offer education programs from September through the end of May.  

 

Informal Program Elements
offered Monday-Friday

Title

type

how long

grades

Days of Adventure, Dreams of Gold (some images may be disturbing to younger children)

video

27 mins.

 2nd - adult
Seattle Gateway to the Gold Rush

video

15 mins.

 3rd - adult
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail

video

15 mins.

 3th - adult

Gold Panning and Mining Demonstration

ranger-demo

15 mins 2-adult
Scavenger Hunt

instructor -led

20 mins.  2rd - 9th

Curriculum-based - Join the Journey

Title

type

how long

grades

Instructors Workshop

workshop at park

8 hrs.

 3rd - 5th
Pre-Trip exercises

In classroom activities ranger led

60 mins.

 3rd - 5th
Park visit

fieldtrip

90-120 mins.

 3rd - 5th

Post-Trip exercises

In classroom activities instructor led

60 mins.

 3rd - 5th
 
 
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Did You Know?
While the Yukon stampeders waited in Seattle for passage north a cottage industry of entertainment kept the town moving 24 hours a day.

Last Updated: November 04, 2009 at 18:20 EST