Teton 2nd
A four hour engagement for Teton County 2nd graders based out of TSS’s Kelly Campus, this program can be customized to meet student and teacher goals. Historically programs have emphasized discovering and interpreting animal signs, the legacy of Olaus and Mardy Murie, among other things.
Cross Disciplinary Concepts: Events have causes that generate observable patterns. The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s). Things may change slowly or rapidly
Vocabulary: All vocab from the proficiency scales for all the listed standards
Science Standards This Program Meets
2-ESS1-1 Earth’s Place in the Universe
- Grade: 2nd Grade
- Discipline: Earth & Space Science
Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
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2-ESS2-1 Earth’s Systems
- Grade: 2nd Grade
- Discipline: Earth & Space Science
Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
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2-LS2-2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
- Grade: 2nd Grade
- Discipline: Life Science
Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
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2-PS1-4 Matter and Its Interactions
- Grade: 2nd Grade
- Discipline: Physical Science
Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot
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About Teton Science Schools
Teton Science Schools inspires curiosity, engagement, and leadership through transformative place-based education. Our approach to teaching and learning challenges learners engage with their communities through the lenses of ecology, economy, and culture to promote a more robust understanding of issues that affect them and their community. We combine classroom-based education with field based education and educator development to maximize the impact of our programs. We serve 12,000 participants annually from all around the country and abroad. Field Education mostly service 4th grade through adult in a residential setting and students from 1st grade and up through non-residential programs.
View All Programs Visit Website| Who | 1st grade through adults |
| What | Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth Science, Human Ecology: Community ecology, glaciers, fire ecology, plant and animal adaptations, animal tracking, astronomy, geology, field science practices, water ecology, art and ecology, snow science, leadership, and many many more. |
| When | All year |
| Where | Jackson Campus, Kelly Campus, Murie Ranch, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, CTNF, BTNF, and more |
| Why | Our programs challenge students to think critically about their surroundings and the issues that affect communities in various scales and scope. This place-based approach promotes student engagement in learning and develops their capacity to be leaders within their own community. At a time when people are increasingly disengaged from their surrounds, this approach is very important to building a more engaged and just society. |