tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22475614842564767192024-03-04T22:03:48.757-08:00Fullerton Arboretum FieldtripSunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-51222387742562783132009-09-05T17:31:00.000-07:002009-09-10T12:01:45.624-07:00Benefits of Visiting the Fullerton Arboretum<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxynZzbYgTO_rAs5BhSxZzsD_TAefu5xCdwWqAcSEI4R0z5_tOXE04i0HoX81vZypCvQmaRJvVX7tzaeua9zJwaHv6QyEwvb4SWn_0X-QdlD8-mJwUmHFAYLvRIX8i3Ek9YaQrCBtUvzY/s1600-h/CIMG0713.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 268px; HEIGHT: 190px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379273884090882994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxynZzbYgTO_rAs5BhSxZzsD_TAefu5xCdwWqAcSEI4R0z5_tOXE04i0HoX81vZypCvQmaRJvVX7tzaeua9zJwaHv6QyEwvb4SWn_0X-QdlD8-mJwUmHFAYLvRIX8i3Ek9YaQrCBtUvzY/s200/CIMG0713.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Fullerton Arboretum offers a variety of learning opportunities to students of any grade level but in particular to third grade students who are studying about different environments, such as oceans, deserts, tundra, forests, grasslands, and wetlands.<br /></span><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A field trip to the Arboretum will allow students to explore some of these environments first hand. The Arboretum is home to many plants from the deserts, the Mediterranean, and the Woodlands. The students can also look closely at Chaparral, plant species that we find around us and learn how it is related to Southern California fires.<br />Another subject matter that the students can learn about at the Arboretum is composting and its benefits to our gardens and our environment. With more than 4,000 different plants, the Fullerton Arboretum will provide an opportunity for the students to understand the diversity of the flora and fauna from the world over.</span></div></div>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-89709780899156047602009-09-05T17:28:00.000-07:002009-09-10T12:02:49.961-07:00About the Arboretum<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-OK7jbJO9EZyl8yVCIyOCkt9A8Ab65FCeoeWNssvwKDyMg_hj2We6Z7id_52HAZEkXl1JDpsLcwx0f01ojzFKxvxVep_WrCGmPiW5NdDqT2hAr80pNIZkG9EHsitCOJqrNCJueHH_WY/s1600-h/CIMG0714.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378942198363725298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-OK7jbJO9EZyl8yVCIyOCkt9A8Ab65FCeoeWNssvwKDyMg_hj2We6Z7id_52HAZEkXl1JDpsLcwx0f01ojzFKxvxVep_WrCGmPiW5NdDqT2hAr80pNIZkG9EHsitCOJqrNCJueHH_WY/s200/CIMG0714.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Fullerton Arboretum is a 26 acre garden with a collection of more than 4,000 plants from around the world and is located on the northeast corner of California State University, Fullerton campus.<br /></span><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Arboretum's grounds offer a wonderful array of flora and fauna and is divided into four major collections: Cultivated, Woodlands, Mediterranean and Desert Collections. The Arboretum also has Southern California native vegetation, a Rare Fruit Grove, historic Citrus and Avocados, a Channel Island Garden, an extensive Cycad and Conifer Collection, a Palm Grove, and a Children's Garden.<br />The following link below can be followed to learn more about this field trip site:<br /></span><a href="http://www.fullertonarboretum.org/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.fullertonarboretum.org/</span></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-83896068567610786712009-09-05T17:20:00.000-07:002009-09-10T12:03:34.849-07:00Fieldtrip Logistics<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUAexYBtjEKnZd-rOdAaQ1mHd2VPWWdNYFBOM6Nqed63IixjbS05sdeQfTg4rBrEuENf6kI5hhRFR90YnLl-ZKZVy3d-jxv8Gsl6SQjF6urarPEwDogiG-iKaQXZGefxC7A4M_g3TAVM/s1600-h/CIMG0722.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 318px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378951217786125506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUAexYBtjEKnZd-rOdAaQ1mHd2VPWWdNYFBOM6Nqed63IixjbS05sdeQfTg4rBrEuENf6kI5hhRFR90YnLl-ZKZVy3d-jxv8Gsl6SQjF6urarPEwDogiG-iKaQXZGefxC7A4M_g3TAVM/s320/CIMG0722.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Before the outing, the logistics of the field trip have to be worked out including selecting the day, estimating the cost and the number of parent volunteers needed for the trip. The</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Fullerton Arboretum has a special program for third grade students that cover some of their physical science standards. So, therefore, it would be beneficial to check with the Arboretum staff about their education programs before deciding on the time and day of the outing. For this outing:<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Send a letter to the parents providing details of the fieldtrip.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Attach a parent volunteer form asking them to respond at the earliest so that you have an idea of how many parents are ready to chaparone for the trip. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Attach permission slips with deadlines.</span></li><br /><br /></ul><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-4394573640781086442009-09-05T17:15:00.000-07:002009-09-10T12:05:11.821-07:00Before the Fieldtrip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUuntH65ZsftzVdO786pHBZz0Jfr3TULPjT7ee_lSZrRgONx550DXfpIcRBvLve0L5Q1ppZxhZn6ViusGoiqwPzjKKMzUD7M2TE4NgIDcOMP_7fsXQmjL0Wr2tHsb_7qpkUrcakqezlw/s1600-h/CIMG0717.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378953736092154194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUuntH65ZsftzVdO786pHBZz0Jfr3TULPjT7ee_lSZrRgONx550DXfpIcRBvLve0L5Q1ppZxhZn6ViusGoiqwPzjKKMzUD7M2TE4NgIDcOMP_7fsXQmjL0Wr2tHsb_7qpkUrcakqezlw/s320/CIMG0717.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Send a letter to the parents a day or two before the field trip reminding them of important things including clothing, lunch, medication, behavior expectations and any other issues that the parents need to be aware of regarding the outing. For the field trip to the Arboretum the following instructions will be appropriate:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Students should wear comfortable shoes as the field trip requires extensive walking. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sack lunch with the student's name is recommended for easy portability. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Students must follow Arboretum rules including not picking fruits and flowers from their trees.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Students must stay with their groups at all times during the outing.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Parents need to fill in paperwork if medicine needs to be administered to the student during the field trip.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></li></ul>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-79505829729289545152009-09-05T17:14:00.000-07:002009-09-10T12:07:12.377-07:00Research Materials Needed to Prepare for Fieldtrip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Oxz0DJbwpp_KPP1b3mNPTobtmP2bNUVxyrrsN50JXWBqamRqoJTjHVupCBqblI9EfoOzs5DsTN2kQHz_UyeHANFP5XV-3zsFHLW5zBov78q8V8Rk8gSuqlX-cVO-QF3A38u8mvFz5Vo/s1600-h/CIMG0726.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378955821427944370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Oxz0DJbwpp_KPP1b3mNPTobtmP2bNUVxyrrsN50JXWBqamRqoJTjHVupCBqblI9EfoOzs5DsTN2kQHz_UyeHANFP5XV-3zsFHLW5zBov78q8V8Rk8gSuqlX-cVO-QF3A38u8mvFz5Vo/s320/CIMG0726.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As mentioned before, the field trip to the Fullerton Arboretum can be used to learn about the different biomes and their environments. Even though students are learning about these biomes during science, it would be beneficial for them to access the following websites for additional information.</span></div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html</span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A list of vocabulary words can be compiled that will be used by the Arboretum staff during the tour. By going over this list before the field trip, you can ensure that the students will have the background knowledge about the topics they will come across at the outing. The Arboretum website can also be accessed before the trip to check out the various areas that the students would be visiting.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As a class you can discuss a list of questions that students will answer during their visit to the Arboretum. The students will record these questions in their field trip journals and fill in their answers during their trip.</span></div></div></div></div>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-74523152025231051762009-09-05T17:11:00.000-07:002009-09-10T12:08:10.986-07:00After the Fieldtrip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PY8Rz32EzblPBmcjCGMEndkVxHPR687EkDaU6T7JA0MPrwq4dZ3BMgCJPyFdax30LI7S28P5UlwS9WIlrBdatnoGuX8ZbT9CNRLnFXPs4l-ffMVSd2DaNIJtP6pe_LTQNBhlYMcslHA/s1600-h/CIMG0724.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 302px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379272402588252434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PY8Rz32EzblPBmcjCGMEndkVxHPR687EkDaU6T7JA0MPrwq4dZ3BMgCJPyFdax30LI7S28P5UlwS9WIlrBdatnoGuX8ZbT9CNRLnFXPs4l-ffMVSd2DaNIJtP6pe_LTQNBhlYMcslHA/s200/CIMG0724.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The following day after the field trip, the students can share their thoughts about their experience. Students can read some of their journal entries and tell the class of what they liked about the outing. Students can also share any new vocabulary words they jotted down during the field trip.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As a follow up activity, students can write and send a thank you letter to the Arboretum staff. The letter will include what the student learned during the field trip.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The students can also compile a short article about the field trip and post it on the classroom web page.</span></div></div></div>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-49793174754997206342009-09-05T17:08:00.000-07:002009-09-09T10:53:22.047-07:00My Fieldtrip Reflection<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6tbMemftEdZmF5JFvUUvAuD__BYI-cPTOHMBoJq23RjT-KIoLM9djgbiOYY20HJB8duQWcA5D3Z6RZTr68JDqq0QmbnkA7_g6_f7D-P-U6AJNk1AgYGvOT8xePU6GmpR8vOtTBdYaPU/s1600-h/CIMG0719.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379283727009872866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6tbMemftEdZmF5JFvUUvAuD__BYI-cPTOHMBoJq23RjT-KIoLM9djgbiOYY20HJB8duQWcA5D3Z6RZTr68JDqq0QmbnkA7_g6_f7D-P-U6AJNk1AgYGvOT8xePU6GmpR8vOtTBdYaPU/s320/CIMG0719.JPG" /></a> <div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These are some of the questions I will ask myself to evaluate the fieldtrip:<br /></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Did the students learn the concepts that they were supposed to as mentioned in the goals and objectives of this fieldtrip?</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Did this fieldtrip provide a unique educational experience?</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Was there adequate time for students to cover all the site locations?</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Were there enough adults to provide supervision during the trip?</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Was the safety and discipline plan adequate?</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">How can the next visit to this site be improved in the future?</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">What problems if any should be addressed in the future? </span></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /></p></div>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247561484256476719.post-56170192277040415242009-09-05T17:07:00.000-07:002009-09-09T10:51:19.730-07:00A day at the Arboretum<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Fullerton Arboretum has winding paths that go through lush foliage providing an oasis in the midst of crowded surroundings. As you can see there are signs all over the Arboretum displaying valuable information about the plants and trees. Students can be encouraged to read these signs so that they can learn to gather information.<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHexrGW2DtDjHFvt_gav63R-WAtwgBogRWrS8Y2dtS0JV5XRaHkjExCv3g1Mh3dgIlyMBYzQ6D4ZQTbn0y2P39g1HfhE1f_rvYkozjPzrIdkUdRdSUP3dcuiMdvzXQ9whLW6jooQsPAU/s1600-h/CIMG0727.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 197px; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379279187582049666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHexrGW2DtDjHFvt_gav63R-WAtwgBogRWrS8Y2dtS0JV5XRaHkjExCv3g1Mh3dgIlyMBYzQ6D4ZQTbn0y2P39g1HfhE1f_rvYkozjPzrIdkUdRdSUP3dcuiMdvzXQ9whLW6jooQsPAU/s200/CIMG0727.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrz2IOCviAye7KLgVU9RIyrmkL9yF6n08arB4sxGxOysARgr_rbE_LFArW9mh3-zSVVq_L-NzFWGwL2bic0DPKjr8PNBBayIe1jXxuAbtSuK-xnMl5p-2AQyobZO1BTAQGjlrcrzTJhWQ/s1600-h/CIMG0726.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 207px; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379279193353029330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrz2IOCviAye7KLgVU9RIyrmkL9yF6n08arB4sxGxOysARgr_rbE_LFArW9mh3-zSVVq_L-NzFWGwL2bic0DPKjr8PNBBayIe1jXxuAbtSuK-xnMl5p-2AQyobZO1BTAQGjlrcrzTJhWQ/s200/CIMG0726.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyIr7PAeaPcIbP9H0SPC5x7eyI5IOG4nCZ6e5raZXBoOU0jqPawiXHpLb2pH3oHgmmBbYY4enxyFQeK96UXaw3abxOyy4hnV3_pPh3nNPllaAxw4LQ4e3i_bqmHsLvFJjAy84kfDi6_s/s1600-h/CIMG0725.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 237px; HEIGHT: 149px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379279180021287186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyIr7PAeaPcIbP9H0SPC5x7eyI5IOG4nCZ6e5raZXBoOU0jqPawiXHpLb2pH3oHgmmBbYY4enxyFQeK96UXaw3abxOyy4hnV3_pPh3nNPllaAxw4LQ4e3i_bqmHsLvFJjAy84kfDi6_s/s200/CIMG0725.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>In the heart of the Arboretum is a lake that adds beauty to the surroundings. The lake provides refuge to many ducks who are ever ready to greet the visitors.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3tiaH7qxCpqAIpzcrRb-scCQbPwZr4Sd807bn1R4zDsOagMXe4-tqJaW03WC1R8I7ip1f1p2Jjjay4GCfe3IP4V3GWqYLNxYG9b9tzl_cd4_WYhvpmCrV8MW5z7WnmG2xrAolDmHzNo/s1600-h/CIMG0721.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 223px; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379279171931456610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3tiaH7qxCpqAIpzcrRb-scCQbPwZr4Sd807bn1R4zDsOagMXe4-tqJaW03WC1R8I7ip1f1p2Jjjay4GCfe3IP4V3GWqYLNxYG9b9tzl_cd4_WYhvpmCrV8MW5z7WnmG2xrAolDmHzNo/s200/CIMG0721.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtW6bH4K39c_mdkOC1syF0bfn2VEx3qZjEepYfOauzXnDh9gDFJzILBfLoriQsQXnxFfWSjbm9_qcgFFMG0fi9M1eXQm_5dvhA5TkKKiSbNHQAuXPAwpD__3nds1FwSCGt0AbQftoi774/s1600-h/CIMG0720.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 206px; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379279159792248610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtW6bH4K39c_mdkOC1syF0bfn2VEx3qZjEepYfOauzXnDh9gDFJzILBfLoriQsQXnxFfWSjbm9_qcgFFMG0fi9M1eXQm_5dvhA5TkKKiSbNHQAuXPAwpD__3nds1FwSCGt0AbQftoi774/s200/CIMG0720.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Sunita Tendolkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492470127849475560noreply@blogger.com0