Meet at the Nature Center. A typical field study lasts four and one-half hours. Ideally, groups consist of 15 students and two adults. Blackacre will provide a minimum of one instructor for an activity session during the day as well as to lead the morning orientation, to help facilitate lunch, and to debrief your day. It is suggested that student teams rotate through the schedule while the staff present the same activity three times.
All students experience three different activities.
At the end of the day, as a part of a summary discussion, the students will identify future learning extensions. Another staffing possibility might include inviting a community resource person or a parent to lead an activity strand. This option allows the teacher freedom to investigate the other sessions. Our goal is to fit your classroom program of study into your Blackacre experience. We will help you develop your teacher-led activities.