Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School Program
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Rebecca McFarland , Supervisor

Amie Linscott, Secretary

Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

2450 Pennington Creek Rd

San Luis Obispo, California 93405

(805) 782-7336 - FAX (805) 544-7559

 

Day Programs

Day Programs

Our Day Programs offer an environmental experience for the lower elementary grades(K-4) as well as 5th and 6th graders unable to attend our residential program. Most Day Programs are two hours in length and are available September through December.

GRADE	PROGRAM
K	DISCOVERY HIKE Main Concept: Living and non-living components in the environment can be observed, described, and classified using the senses. Students identify different groups of plants and animals. They visit the pond habitat, the garden, the wildlife museum, the science lab, the adaptations lab and hike the creek trail. HIKE OUTLINE AND PRELESSONS STANDARDS CORRELATION
1	BIG BLUE MARBLE Main Concept: An ecosystem is made up of many habitats in which groups of living things can be observed. Students identify and compare various habitats, describe food chains and identify and compare living and non-living components of an ecosystem. They visit the pond, wildlife museum, science lab, habitat room, raptor center, and hike along the creek. HIKE OUTLINE AND PRELESSONS STANDARDS CORRELATION
2	OUR CHANGING PLANET Main Concept: Living and non-living components in the environment go through cycles and patterns of change. Students learn about cycles within the plant and animal kingdoms and the physical world. They will describe the water cycle and identify seasons. They visit the pond, garden, wildlife museum, science lab, insect room and hike along the creek. HIKE OUTLINE AND PRELESSONS STANDARDS CORRELATION
3	CHUMASH LIFE Main Concept: All civilizations have similarities that effect their surrounding environment. Through discussion, observation and participation in representative Chumash activities, the student will gain awareness and appreciation for the native peoples use of plants, animals, and other natural resources. HIKE OUTLINE AND PRELESSONS STANDARDS CORRELATION
StarLab 3	Main Concept: The Greek and Native Americans used the stars to teach their mythology. Students will be introduced to the beauty of the universe through the eyes of the Greeks and Native Americans and will learn various myths and legends and identify constellations.

Residential Program

Rancho El Chorro offers five day, four day, and three day residential programs for 5th and 6th grade students. Eleven science themes present students with a broad and in-depth look at the natural world:

• Adaptations
• Astronomy
• Communities
• Estuary Studies
• Geologic Change
• Interdependence
• Marine Studies
• Soil Studies
• Freshwater Ecology

Everything you need to prepare your students for the Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School experience can be found in the Teacher's Resource Guide: general program information, policies, procedures, pre- and post-lesson plans, glossaries, checklists, and curriculum outlines. Student journals are provided for each student at camp.

Parent Guide in English

Parent Guide in Spanish

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