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About UsThe McCall Outdoor Science School was founded in 2001
and instantly became the only publicly operated K-12 residential
outdoor school in the entire state of Idaho. Our mission is to advance
academic achievement through a strong, statewide K-12 University
partnership.
Focusing on 5th and 6th grade classrooms, our 3-5 day residencies use
the outdoor environment as an integrated context for learning. We
encourage a hands-on approach to scientific discovery highlighting the
relationships between biological, physical, and social systems. |
Our GoalOur goal is continued development of a year-round
education and resource facility that:
- Links its programs to Idaho Academic Achievement Standards.
- Offers a unique place in which students participate in hands-on
projects and outdoor field activities that appeal to different learning
styles.
- Helps students understand key scientific and ecological principles.
- Develops an understanding of the natural and cultural history of
Idaho ecosystems.
- Provides teachers with a model for integrating interdisciplinary
teaching tools in the classroom.
- Provides the next generation of educators with practical, field
teaching experience
- Links UI research and academic programs with Idaho K-12 schools and
partnering agencies.
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