Kellogg F.I.E.L.D. School Classes

Chickadees

Hands-on, thematic environmental education.
Chickadees discover ecological principles using sensory awareness activities and through investigations of our local natural and built environments.  With an emphasis on seasonal change, students build interdisciplinary concepts and skills based on what they do, see and hear and taste.
The Chickadees (age 5) meet Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 to 12:30.

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Magpies

Project-based as well as place based environmental education.
Magpies work collaboratively to complete and present projects, emphasizing relevant, local investigations. This approach involves the student in decision-making and problem-solving processes and encourages both teamwork and individual strengths.  Community ties are often strengthened with field trips and guest speakers. One project may last the entire session.
The Magpies (ages 6,7) meet Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 to 2:00.

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Ravens

Project based environmental education.
Ravens investigate relevant local environmental issues within a ranging complexity of topics. Project based learning requires interdisciplinary group interactions and problem solving. These long term projects offer the opportunity to engage learners in higher order thinking skills and objectives. This approach develops nuanced attitudes and behaviors towards environmental stewardship. Ravens will identify and seek to work in cooperation with state agencies and private organizations within our community.
The Ravens program ( ages 8,9) will meet on Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 to 2:00.

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Eagles

Project based environmental education.
The Eagles will be investigating  project based and relevant local environmental issues within a ranging complexity of topics. The Eagles class will compare closely to the Ravens program by working on long term projects and offering the opportunity to engage learners in higher order thinking. Eagles may identify and seek to work in cooperation with state agencies and private organizations within our community.
The Eagles program ( ages 10,11) will  meet on Monday’s from 9:30 to 2:30.

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Owls

Project based environmental education.
Louise’s Farm School is offering an Owls class based on expressed interest. This Owls class is for learners who are 12-13 yrs old.  The Owls will be investigating relevant local environmental issues within a ranging complexity of topics. The Owls program will compare closely to that of the Ravens and Eagles project based programs. These classes will differ in the topics explored from program to program. Owls will be working with long term projects that offer the opportunity to engage learners in higher order thinking.
The Owls program (age 12, 13) will  meet on Wednesday’s from 9:30 to 2:30.