In this class students have the opportunity to learn about and practice scientific observation skills involving their sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Students practice reporting their observations accurately via speech, writing, and drawing. A major objective of this class is to have students see God's creation in new ways. Using the organic garden, students learn the names for basic plant parts, the necessary ingredients for plant growth, and benefits of environmentally friendly gardening practices. Students also work in the garden by weeding, watering, carrying compost, harvesting, etc.
Spiritual lessons abound as students critically examine soil, weeds, and their own lives.
Once at the top they are belayed down to the ground. Having fun, being supportive, and helping one another are the keys to a successful time on the Wall and in life. Using trails and a map, the schools' chaperones for supervision, and their own knowledge of Mission Springs, students travel in class groups in search of Naturalists at various learning stations throughout Mission Springs' property. These stations have fun learning activities designed to reinforce class concepts and vocabulary, Bible Discovery, and teamwork lessons learned throughout the week. Each group wins and this is a great wrap-up activity for the week.