After lunch, the children take a journey on the boardwalk. Each student has a Swampy Safari booklet to help search out various plants, animals, and signs in the swamp. At each of four checkpoint stations, Corkscrew staff check on the progress and stamp the books for a job well done. Pre and post activities and assessment materials are available for the classroom teacher. In addition, each teacher receives a packet outlining the requirements of the field trip.
Primary focus is on wetland habitats and the importance of water in South Florida.
The field trip encourages students to get down and dirty in the water with nets and buckets, and to see what it's all about. Designed to be an integrated unit, the materials cross all subject areas including math, science, social studies, reading, and language arts. Activities are clearly outlined and all necessary materials are included. This program explores the natural curiosity young children have about the large diversity of insects found in South Florida. Students examine the different insects found along the boardwalk trail.