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Woman holding binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.

Field Trip: 5 Senses: Observing the World Around Us: Grades K to 2

During this trip, students will spend time focusing on each of their senses and learning how we use them to experience our world. Through wildlife exploration and hands-on observations, they will compare and contrast nature objects, search for colors, and taste some of the plants found at the BNC. Students will also get the chance to explore the ways animals use their senses to survive! This program is offered all year round.

Field trips are two-hour guided programs led by Teacher Naturalists and are held outdoors. Schools are welcome to extend the field trip with an outdoor picnic lunch/snack and a visit to the nature play area. School groups are divided into groups of 15 students with 1 Teacher Naturalist.

Field Trip prices are a sliding scale:

First group of 15 students:

  • Tier 1 $120
  • Tier 2 $150
  • Tier 3 $180

Each additional group of 15 students:

  • Tier 1 $90
  • Tier 2 $120

Tier 1

  • 50% or more students are Economically Disadvantaged Students as reported on recent DESE School Report Cards.

Tier 2

  • 20% to 50% of students are Economically Disadvantaged Students as reported on recent DESE School Report Cards.

Tier 3

  • Less than 20% of students are Economically Disadvantaged Students as reported on recent DESE School Report Cards.

Program Location(s):

  • Boston Nature Center, Mattapan

  • Your school or other location

Grades:

K, 1, 2

Price:

Children - $8.00

Field Trip Fees are based on a Sliding Scale (see above). 10% Discount for a Series of programs (3 or more). 20% Discount for non-concurrent programs done on the same day, in the same location. Additional fee for off-site locations: Tier 1 - $50 / Tier 2 - $75 / Tier 3 - $100

Learning Standards Supported:

  • K-ESS2-2 - Earth's Systems - organisms change env.

  • 1-LS1-1 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - function of plant/animal body parts

  • 2-LS2-3 (MA) - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - how plant/animals depend on surroundings

Contact:

For more information email us - [email protected].