Field Trips
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Literacy and Language Arts,Science,Social Studies
This in-depth, hands-on experience explores the Lewis and Clark Expedition at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06 through curriculum-based pre-visit, in-park and post-visit activities. Students become the members of the expedition and, while at the fort, serve on guard duty; write with quill pens; work with hides and furs; make flint-and-steel fires, and tallow candles. This education program is a truly authentic experience! Especially for those visiting in December, January, February or March when the expedition was here!
The cornerstone of the success of "Class of Discovery" is the team-teaching approach. Park staff, classroom teachers, adult volunteers and parents come together to help students experience and learn about the expedition. Teachers are trained to conduct visitor center and outdoor activities during a workshop which is offered in the fall and in the spring. Adult volunteers and parents are trained to teach the activities at the fort. A ranger in buckskin at the fort and a uniformed ranger at the visitor center coordinate the entire team. Learn about the required Class of Discovery workshops.
Chaperone Ratio: 1:5 min. 1:3 max.
Grade: 3-5, 6-8
Group Size: 20-60 students
Time: 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours
To reserve a program
In order to reserve a field trip please refer back to the Field Trip Reservation page and complete the online reservation form.
Last updated: August 29, 2024