Lesson Plans

Below you will find a combination of lesson plans that are directed towards elementary, middle, high school students, and even graduate students! In order to access the lesson plan documents click on the image of the corresponding lesson plan and then click on "Go to link".

A Day at Sinks Canyon, 4th grade - Fort Washakie Outreach

This is a partner created lesson plan geared towards 4th grade students on the Wind River Reservation in Lander, WY. The lesson plan investigates Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), ecological communities, cardinal directions, and more!

Exploring the Sagebrush Community, 7th & 8th Grade - Fort Washakie Outreach

This is group created lesson plan geared towards 7th & 8th grade students on the Wind River Reservation. This lesson plan explores the connectivity between ecological and cultural communities.

Exploring the Ecological Impacts of Ski Resorts in Jackson Hole

This is a group created lesson plan that explores the ecological impacts that ski resorts have in Jackson Hole. The lesson goes through an immersive day visiting ski resorts, conservation groups, conducting discussions, and cross country skiing.

Advanced Instructional Strategies: Exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach

This lesson plan is in compliance with a Review of Literature regarding the Reggio Emilia Approach. The lesson focuses on guiding graduate students through the basics of Reggio Emilia and includes an activity for them to grasp the pedagogy as a learner and a teacher.

Place-Based Program: Keeping the Stoke Alive

This is a place-based project to get local high school students involved in protecting ecological communities where outdoor sports take place. Students will help create a short film that explores the impacts of three activities in Jackson Hole; fly fishing, skiing/snowboarding, and climbing. This lesson plan reviews a day in the life of the program.