Frederick County Outdoor School |
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Since 1957 the Frederick County Outdoor School has provided quality outdoor educational experiences to the students of Frederick County Public Schools. Currently the Outdoor School provides instruction to over 6,000 students annually. The Outdoor School program spans state and local curriculums across multiple subject areas including science, math, social studies, and language arts. Students are exposed to environmental issues that encourage them to become environmental stewards for our local watersheds and the Cheasapeake Bay. Throughout the outdoor experience students also meet Maryland requirements for Student Service Learning. The Outdoor School Program is aligned with the essential curriculum for science as a required experience for all FCPS 5th and 6th grade students. This program experience fulfills several MSDE requirements:
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Geologic history spans Frederick County. Fifth grade students experience curriculum through local geology and history. Click here to learn more about this exciting two day program! |
Water is essential to survival. Sixth graders explore the properties of water and how it affects our health, our wetlands, and the Chesapeake Bay. Click here for more information about this two-day field study. |
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| Home - 5th Grade - 6th Grade - Water Testing - Stream Data - Watersheds - Macroinvertebrates - Alien and Invasive Plants - Photo Gallery - Rocks and Minerals - Frederick County Maps - Background Articles - Contact - Links | ||||
FCPS Outdoor School Documents
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| 6th Grade Packet | 6th Grade Resources | 6th Grade Permission Slip | Frederick City Water Treatment Plants | Student Service Learning Link | Stream Profile Sheet | 5th Grade Geology Guide |
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2012 Frederick County Outdoor School |
