The Treasures of El Tesoro

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1 Outdoor Education Curriculum for Camp Fire First Texas Council The Treasures of El Tesoro The Outdoor Education Curriculum The Treasures of El Tesoro is a series of standards based planned instructional units th are designed to result in the achievement by the of specific knowledge and skills and the application of this knowledge at Camp El Tesoro. Each of the standards based units in The Treasures of El Tesoro is divided into multiple lessons that focus on specific knowledge and skills. Each lesson is comprised of several activities designed to teach the knowledge and skills within the lessons. Although the lessons are designed primarily for grades 3-5, adaptations can easily be made for use of these materia with grades PreK-2 as well as older in grades 6-8 and 9-12 as well as adult learners. Join us as we explore the Treasures of El Tesoro!

2 TEKS supported in this Unit Science TEKS (3.2) B, C, D, E (3.3) C (3.4) A (3.6) B Science TEKS (4.2) B, C, D, E (4.3) C (4.4) B (4.10) A, B (4.11) B Science TEKS (5.2) B, C, D, E (5.3) C (5.4) A (5.11) A, B, C Unit: Fall Creek Fossil Finders Lessons A: How Did Fossils Form at El Tesoro? This lesson is strongly suggested as an introduction. B: Mollusks from Fall Creek (This lesson is required for this unit.) is strongly suggested C: Identifying and Drawing Fossils Pre-requisite: Lesson B is required; Lesson A is suggested and preferred. D: The Fossil Hunt on Fall Creek Pre-requisite: Lesson B (Lessons A and C are suggested.) E: Data Collection and Evaluation Lesson B and Lesson D. (Lessons A and C are suggested.) Activities K-W-L-D Chart (focusing on the K and W ) Fossil Observation Sheet/Ammonites Venn Diagram for Vertebrates/Invertebrates Folding and Faulting/Clay Model of Strata Sorting Fossil Pictures Charting Fossil Characteristics Classifying Fossils: Gastropods, Bivalves and Cephalopods Drawing examples of fossils K-W-L-D Chart (focusing on the L and D ) Review of Gastropods, Bivalves, Cephalopods The Fossil Collector s Code Nature Journaling Walk to Fall Creek Fossil Collecting Journal Writing Visual Graph of Fossil Data Collection Discussion questions Assessment pages

3 Unit: Bird Watching at El Tesoro TEKS supported in this Unit Lessons Activities Science TEKS K-2 Grade K: (K.1) A (K.2) A,B,C,D,E (K.3) A (K.4) A,B (K.5) A (K.6) A,C (K.8) A,B (K.9) A,B,C Grade 1: (1.1) A (1.2) A,B,C,D,E (1.3) A (1.4) A,B (1.5) A (1.6) A,B, (1.8) A,B (1.9) A,B Grade 2: (2.1) A (2.2) A,B,C,D,E,F (2.3) A (2.4) A,B (2.5) A (2.6) D Science TEKS 3-5 (3.1) A (3.2) B,C,D,E (3.3) C,E (3.4) A,B (3.8) A,B,C,D (3.9) A,B (3.10) B (4.1) A (4.2) B,C,D,E (4.3) C,E (4.4) A,B (4.5) A,B (4.8) A,B (4.9) A,B (5.1) A, (5.2) B,C,D,E (5.3) C,E (5.4) A,B (5.9) A,B (5.10) A,B A. Identifying Birds for your Nature Journal (This lesson is required for this unit.) B. Adaptations: Bird Beaks C. Adaptations: Bird Feathers D. Bird Watching Tools: Binoculars Students must have completed Lesson A. Completion of Lessons B & C are also preferred. E. Taking a Bird Walk ( minutes) Students must have completed Lessons A and D. Completion of Lessons B & C are also preferred. What is a Nature Journal? Using Field Marks to Identify Birds Drawing Birds and Labeling the Field Marks Bird Replicas and Models Beaks Models Simulate Eating Pictures of Beaks Clay Models of Beaks Feathers as a Unique Feature Types of Feathers The Structure of a Bird Feather Lift Keeps Birds Flying How are Binoculars Used? Safety with Binoculars The Parts of Binoculars Practicing with Bird Models Location Identification in a Tree Organizing for the Hike and Bird Walk Procedures and Routines for the Bird Walk Taking a Hike and Bird Walk What We Discovered on the Hike and Bird Walk Feedback and Assessment

4 Unit: Tree ID! TEKS supported in this Unit Lessons Activities Science TEKS K-2 Grade K: (K.1) A,B (K.2) A,B,C,D,E (K.4) A,B (K.5) A,B (K.6) A,B (K.8) A,B (K.9) A,B,C Grade 1: (1.1) A,B (1.2) A,B,C,D,E (1.4) A,B,C (1.5) A (1.6) A,B, (1.8) A,B (1.9) A,B Grade 2: (2.1) A,B (2.2) A,B,C,D,E,F (2.4) A,B (2.5) A,B (2.6) D Science TEKS 3-5 (3.1) A (3.2) B,E (3.3) C,E (3.4) A, (3.5) A (3.8) A,B,C,D (3.9) A,B (3.10) B (4.1) A,B (4.2) B,C,D,E (4.3) C,E (4.4) A (4.5) A,B (4.6) A (4.8) A,B,C (4.10) A,B (5.1) A,B (5.2) B,C,D,E (5.3) C,E (5.4) A (5.5) A,B (5.6) A,C (5.9) A,B,C (5.11) A,B,C A. What Makes a Tree a Tree? (This lesson is required for this unit.) B. What is Inside a Tree? C. The Leaves on ET Trees Class size: D. Tree Detectives Lessons A, B and C recommended E. Taking a Tree Walk at ET ( minutes) All previous lessons are recommended to make the tree walk most beneficial. Identifying parts of a tree Making a graphic organizer Sketching a tree for the nature journal Labeling the interior parts of a tree Identifying the age of a tree by growth rings Draw cross sections of a tree Identify leaf shapes Sort leaves by shape Draw leaves for nature journals Field notes descriptions Contrasting tree and leaf characteristics Leaf hunt for mystery trees Matching clues with field guides Review of ET Tree guide Trail locations Tree Walk Nature Journal and Field guide entries

5 2010 TEKS supported in this Unit Science TEKS K-2 Grade K: (K.1) A,B (K.2) A,B,C,D,E (K.3) B, C (K.4) A,B (K.5) A (K.8) A,B (K.9) A,B,C (K.10) A,B,C,D Grade 1: (1.1) A,B (1.2) A,B,C,D,E (1.4) A,B (1.5) A (1.6) A (1.10) B Grade 2: (2.1) A,B (2.2) A,B,C,D,E,F (2.4) A,B (2.6) D (2.9) A,B,C (2.10) B Unit: The Wonders of Wildflowers Science TEKS 3-5 (3.1) A (3.2) B,C,F (3.3) C,D (3.4) A (3.9) A (3.10) A,B,C (4.1) A (4.2) B,C (4.3) C,D (4.4) A (4.10) A,B (5.1) A (5.2) B,C,D,E (5.3) C,D (5.4) A (5.9) A,B,C (5.10) A,B Lessons A. The Parts of a Flower (This lesson is required for this unit.) B. Observing Wildflowers to Find Likenesses and Differences C. Artist Appreciation Georgia O Keeffe Class size: D. Wildflower Hunt! a Search for Wildflowers at Camp El Tesoro Lessons A, B and C recommended Activities Examine and observe the four basic parts of a flower Dissect a flower Create a diagram or model to illustrate parts of a flower Use observation skills to find likenesses and differences in wildflowers Compare and contrast wildflowers from the same family Use field guides to find wildflowers Create a Venn Diagram Read about the life of Georgia O Keeffe Study examples of her flower paintings Discuss ways of looking closely to enlarge details seem in a flower Use watercolors to create a flower painting in the style of Georgia O Keeffe Choose a site from a map of Camp El Tesoro to explore and identify wildflowers Record wildflower findings in a journal Share information on discoveries Use wildflower guides for wildflower information and details Create an illustration for nature journals that relate to one of the wildflowers found

6 Unit: Animal Habitats, Tracks, and Signs 2010 TEKS supported in this Unit Lessons Activities Science TEKS K-2 Grade K: (K.1) A,B (K.2) A,B,C,D,E (K.3) B, C (K.4) A,B (K.5) A (K.8) A,B (K.9) A,B (K.10) A,B,C Grade 1: (1.1) A,B (1.2) A,B,C,D,E (1.4) A,B (1.5) A (1.9) A,B,C (1.10) A,C,D Grade 2: (2.1) A,B (2.2) A,B,C,D,E,F (2.4) A,B (2.9) A,B,C (2.10) A Science TEKS 3-5 (3.1) A (3.2),C,D,F (3.4) A,B (3.9) A,B,C (3.10) A,B,C (4.1) A (4.2) A,B,C (4.4) A,B (4.9) B (4.10) A,B,C (5.1) A (5.2) B,C,D (5.4) A,B (5.9) A,B,C (5.10) A,B A. What is a Habitat? (This lesson is required for this unit.) B. How are Animals Connected in a Habitat? Pre-requisite: Lesson A C. What Does an Owl Eat? Class size: Pre-requisite: Lesson A D. Who s Been Here? Class size: Pre-requisite: Lesson A E. Habitat Hike! a Search for Habitats at Camp El Tesoro Lessons A, B, C, D recommended Examine and discuss items founds in an animal s habitat K-W-L What is a habitat? Use materials to illustrate the parts of an ecosystem Hike to examine actual habitats around El Tesoro and complete nature journal Create food chain charts Identify plants and animals in food chains and webs Draw food webs using your own animal art Weave a food web activity Discuss physical and behavioral adaptations for owls Discover what and how owls eat Dissect and examine contents of an owl pellet Reconstruct prey skeleton Make your own tracks Create models of animal tracks Discover four distinct movement patterns for tracks Match tracks and pictures of animals Use field guides to identify tracks found on a hike Complete nature journal pages on tracks Hike to locate animal habitats at El Tesoro based on waypoints indicated by the GPSr Complete sketches of habitats Complete description of habitat locations found.

7 TEKS supported in this Unit Grade 4 TEKS: Science: (4.1) A (4.2) A,B,C,D,E,F (4.3) A,B (4.4) A,B Unit: Finding My Way at Camp El Tesoro Lessons A: Using A Compass (60-90 minutes) Class size: This lesson can be used with the unit or by itself Activities Draw and Label the Compass Direction Walk Compass Venn Diagram How to Use a Compass Three-Leg Compass Walk Compass Course Math: (4.8) C (4.14) A,B,C,D Social Studies: (4.6) A,B (4.22) C,F (4.24) A,B Grade 8 TEKS: Science: (8.1) A (8.2) A,B (8.3) A,B,C,D (8.4) A,B (8.9) C Math: (8.14) A,B,C,D (8.15) A Social Studies: (8.30) C,H (8.32) A,B B: Using a Map and Compass (60-90 minutes) Class size: is strongly suggested C: Using a GPS Receiver (60-90 minutes) Class size: This lesson can be used with the unit or by itself (Lessons A and B are suggested) Discussion on Types of Maps Reading the El Tesoro Map Comparing Maps Topographic Maps Latitude and Longitude Using a Topographic Map with a Compass Orienteering Course Create Your Own Map History of the Global Positioning System Trilateration Identifying Geocaches Your GPS Receiver How to Use Your GPS Receiver Geocaching at Camp El Tesoro

8 Desired outcome for your : WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? What can Camp Fire and Camp El Tesoro do to help reach this outcome?