How to Prepare for Your Nature Scientists Program

1. For your classroom presentation, prepare your class beforehand by:

• • Allowing an uninterrupted 90-minute time frame.
  • Providing floor space for an introduction and table space for displays or learning stations.
  • Making sure you can be present to participate during the presentation so that you can assume responsibility for discipline and model a receptive and interested attitude for the students.
  • Be prepared to help with timing and rotations.
  • Providing nametags for each student and having students pregrouped.

2. For your field trip, prepare your students by reviewing field trip rules, and by:

• • Assigning at least one adult chaperone per group of children. Please note that siblings are not permitted on EV field trips.
  • Reminding both your students and chaperones to wear proper outdoor clothing (light-colored and layers) and closed-toed shoes, to wear appropriate sun protection, drink water and to eat a good breakfast.
  • Providing a name tag for each student and chaperone
  • Having students pre-grouped before they arrive
  • Making sure you’ve shared the EV-issued site map to your driver. Not all locations have street addresses.
  • Review the directions and timing required ahead of time. Some locations have multiple route options, some taking longer than others. Make sure your group can arrive on time!
  • Providing your EV Team Coordinator with a day-of cell phone number where the teachers participating each day can be reached.

3. You can follow-up your service by:

• • Integrating the program with other aspects of your curriculum and science programs.
  • Preparing letters, stories and/or drawings for the EVs; these are valuable tools for combining art and English with your science study.
  • Participate in the EV post-program surveys.