Imagine how land, plants and animals were used and visit a replica of a wigwam to experience their home life. Visit a replica of a wigwam for a hands-on experience with their tools, clothing, weapons and musical instruments. Identify, measure and record artifacts and interpret their cultural significance. Use drawing as a tool for learning natural science and practice techniques for recording impressions of natural surroundings. Each student uses a camera to compose instant photos and creates a poem to de scribe its image.
Cost includes film, matting and other materials and use of cameras.
Hike to a rock outcropping and a railroad rock-face cut to learn about Ashland's violent geological history. Using rock samples and activities, identify three classes of rocks, learn about their formation, and observe stages of the rock cycle. Also visit an overlook to view the Red Clay Creek valley and discover how it was formed. Prospect for minerals at a nearby quarry using our hammers and goggles. This is an off-site program.