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Outdoor and Environmental Education

Outdoor and Environmental Education utilizes the natural environment to help students understand the interrelationships of the living and physical components of the environment and the role of humans as participators in ecosystems.  The activity-based curriculum focuses on developing skills, attitudes, knowledge and commitment concerning the wise use of natural resources and the protection and enhancement of the environment.

The Philosophy and Objectives of Outdoor and Environmental Education:

 

LAUSD Office of Outdoor Education programs are characterized by discovery, exploration, and observation in an environment which provides meaningful experiences not readily available to students in the classroom. Supporting Response To Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) at school sites by:
  • Monitoring District– wide CST Science trends and providing instruction in strands with the lowest performance.
  • Improving long term classroom instruction of California Science Standards by modeling high quality first instruction and providing staff development opportuni-ties to teachers. For many teachers, participation in our programs introduces them to the Inquiry Cycle approach to science.
  • Collaborating with OCISS to make direct connections to science curriculum in the classroom.
  • Interdisciplinary connections through structured field study units are designed to incorporate grade specific content linked to California Science Standards.

Objectives

 

 
  • Assist students in making choices that will enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being
  • Provide students activities and opportunities to develop personal and group values based on individual responsibility and ethical conduct
  • Develop self-reliance as well as interpersonal and group relationships
  • Emphasize cooperation rather than competition
  • Stress concepts rather than detailed facts
  • Develop conflict resolution skills
  • Provide opportunities for students to use science processes and skills in their investigations
  • Provide a better understanding of our natural resources and the need for their protection
  • Increase student-teacher rapport
  • Assist students in understanding the environment and its effect on life; learning how to adjust to the environment and accepting responsibility for improving it
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