Learning by nature
Miltona Elementary School 5th and 6th graders recently traveled to Wolf Ridge near Finland, Minnesota for a five-day field trip. The students were immersed in educational activities that focused on nature exploration, cultural history, outdoor skills, team-building and personal growth. All classes were tied to Minnesota state standards.
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Miltona students experience hands-on learning at Wolf Ridge.
Miltona Elementary School 5th and 6th graders recently traveled to Wolf Ridge near Finland, Minnesota for a five-day field trip.
The students were immersed in educational activities that focused on nature exploration, cultural history, outdoor skills, team-building and personal growth. All classes were tied to Minnesota state standards.
The students attended a variety of classes Some focused on the human impact on the environment and what can be done to preserve nature. Students learned how everything is interdependent on each other.
Students also learned about the culture and history of the early Ojibwe and Voyageurs, used dichotomy charts to identify trees and performed several tests to check the health of Wolf Lake including temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen of the aquatic system. They examined and reported the diversity of aquatic creatures captured and concluded by recommending actions to help preserve healthy lake environments.
Other classes promoted self-confidence and teamwork.
The students also learned about orienteering and weather, using wind direction to predict the chance of rain and the trend in temperature for the next 12 hours.
“What a great way to connect with nature,” said Thyra Eysselinck, Miltona 5th grader. “They taught us a lot of new things. We learned more about our responsibility toward nature. We got to lead or play a big role in the activities.”
Miltona students are able to take the trip to Wolf Ridge every other year, thanks to support from the Miltona Fire Department.
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