Lesson Plan
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- Grade Level:
- Fourth Grade-Sixth Grade
- Subject:
- Climate, Earth Science, Geography, Meteorology, Safety
- Duration:
- 30 minutes
- Group Size:
- Up to 60
- Setting:
- classroom
- National/State Standards:
- Science
5.P.1.1
5.P.2.1
5.P.2.3
EX.5.P.2.3
5.E.1.1
5.E. 1.2
5.E. 1.3
EX.5.L.1.2
5.L.2.1
5.L.2.2
EX.5.L.2.2
5.L2.3
EX.5.L.2.3 - Keywords:
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, fifth grade, weather, climate, safety
Overview
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an excellent backdrop for students as they explore the natural world. This unit is broken into three parts. The overall unit involves a trip to the park and is accompanied by three preparation activities and three wrap-up activities. This is Part 2 of the field preparation activity of the unit.Objective(s)
1) List at least three items to carry with them when they hike with their families in the woods.
2) List three methods to keep from getting lost.
3) Identify the most important thing to do when lost.
4) Discuss and identify three dangers in the woods and know how to avoid them.
Background
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an excellent backdrop for students as they explore the natural world. The program is designed to introduce students to the interdependence between the climate and the biodiversity at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of how human activities can adversely affect the biodiversity within the park.
Teachers coming on the accompanying field trip should download our complete field trip packet that includes all of the lessons: On Top of Old Smoky pre-site lessons, information and directions about the field trip and On Top of Old Smoky Wrap-up post site lessons.
Download the full On Top of Old Smoky Field Trip packet (includes Preparation and Wrap-up lessons).
Materials
This lesson includes a discussion sheet on safety in the national park and a Pre and Post Site Test.
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Hiking Safety
The discussion sheet provides safety topics to discuss with students before their field trip. Download
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On Top of Old Smoky - Pre and Post Site Test
Pre site test to be used before the field trip and a post site test to use after the field trip. Download
Procedure
Step 1: Discuss safety sheet with students.
Step 2: Have students identify items needed for a day hike.
Step 3: Summarize safety issues discussed.
Assessment
Administer a pre and post site test that is included in the unit.
Last updated: April 14, 2015