Havenwoods State Forest
We Need Each Other
We'll take an exploration hike to discover how trees, people, and animals are connected. We'll also play an intense scavenger hunt to search for more signs of interdependence. During half the time, the children will plant tree seedlings.
| Grades | 4-6 |
| Time of Year | Spring |
| Length of Program | 2 1/4 hours |
| Maximum Number of Students | 60 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/12 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Environmental Education
- B.4.10 Describe how they use natural resources in their daily lives
- B.4.6 Cite examples of how organisms adapt to their habitats
Science
- F.4.1 Discover how each organism meets its basic needs
- F.8.2 Show how organisms have adapted structures
See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table (PDF, 18KB) format.
Special instructions
This is an outdoor program. Dress for the weather. Programs are held rain or shine.
Additional resources
A teaching unit with three pretrip and two post-trip activities is available upon request.
Contact
Susan Johansen
Havenwoods State Forest
6141 N. Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 527-0232
(414) 527-0761 (fax)
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