Field Trips

Adaptations Unit Field Trip

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Science

Haleakalā offers four units for teachers to use in their classrooms. Each unit has a variety of "pre-visit" and "post-visit" lesson plans which are consecutive, but feel free to pick and choose from them. Using the lessons before and after the Haleakalā field trip will help students develop a greater understanding of the topic and gain a deeper appreciation for Haleakalā National Park. Each unit was designed to meet Hawai'i Content and Performance Standards III and Next Generation Science Standards.

Unit Materials

Itinerary

9:00-9:15am: (15 min) Welcome/Rules/Safety
Bus arrives at Hosmer Grove where rangers will greet you on the bus. Rangers will review park rules and give safety briefing.

9:15-9:45am: (30 min) Introduction to Adaptations/Snack
Students use restrooms. Rangers gather group in campground to do a program overview while they are snacking. Then, group breaks into 2.

9:45-10:25am (40 min) Guided Hike
Each group hikes a portion of Hosmer Grove Loop Trail.

10:25-11:25am (60 min) Activities
Each group does activities in campground area.

  • (25 min) Activity 1: Become a Scientist (Botanist, Ornithologist, Entomologist)
    • Group 1/Group 2
  • (10 min) Rotate groups/Restrooms
  • (25 min) Activity 2: Bird Beaks
    • Group 2/Group 1

11:25-11:55am (30 min) Review/Conclusion
The entire class rejoins and does the program conclusion together.

11:55-12:25am (30 min) Lunch/Goodbye
Students have lunch on the campground grass or in the shelter. Students can use restrooms. After lunch, students get back on bus and drive back to school.

Restrooms are available at Hosmer Grove Picnic/Campground. You will have time for a quick rest room break before and after your program.

Materials

This document includes the student itinerary, bus schedule, and route map.

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Last updated: February 27, 2023