Cover page with a campfire scene including roasting marshmallows. Text reads: Wilderness Wonders: 5 Days of After School Lesson Plans Grades K-5

The Great Outdoors!

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Let’s go on a camping adventure in the wilderness! This week we’ll explore the world of camping by building hammocks and take-home lanterns. We’ll learn about famous Canadian campgrounds, create critter catchers, and compete in a s’mores relay. Get ready to pitch a tent and camp out among the stars! While the lesson plan incorporates many different Pennsylvania Learning Standards, students will engage in specific activities that meet the PA Standard Areas of Science, Social Studies, Health, Wellness, and Physical Development, and Visual Arts.

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Lesson Outline:

  • Day 1: (Maker Monday) Lanterns in a Jar
  • Day 2: (STEM Tuesday) Build A Hammock Challenge
  • Day 3: (Around the World Wednesday) Canadian Campout
  • Day 4: (Artsy Thursday) Critter Catcher Craft
  • Day 5: (Fit Friday) Build A S’more Relay Race