Thanks to the generosity of the John C
Lincoln Health Foundation, sixth grade
students took an educational fieldtrip to the
Grand Canyon. Teachers Kristi Wilhelms,
Carlos Ardon, Megan Corona, and Katie
Hughes organized the fieldtrip so that
students used Grand Canyon National Park
as an outdoor classroom to develop
awareness and skills related to
understanding the world. The field trip
provided opportunities for students to
restore, preserve, and protect the
environment. Students went to the Canyon
in two groups in April and May
participating in either the Discovery Pack
or the Life on the Edge program. Both
programs are curriculum-based, and
address specific Arizona academic
standards. There are several interdependent
ecosystems in the Grand Canyon, which
can be observed from afar standing near
the edge and up-close. Students also
learned about geology and the
history of the earth. Teacher Kristi
Wilhelms says, “I am so excited
every year when we watch these
students look over the edge and
soak in the grandeur of this
landmark. It really is life altering
for them!”
Students were selected based on
their academic effort over a three
month period. Students worked
together in small groups, helping
each other with the lessons in preparation
for the trip.
Source: Osborn School District
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