Field Trips
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- State Standards:
- 4-ESS1.C; 4-ESS2-1; 4-ESS2-2
Students will learn that wind, water, and ice are the forces that drive weathering, erosion, and deposition. They will discover that some of these processes occurred long ago, and some are still occurring today. Students will make observations about the rocks and minerals that make up our sand. Students will understand that the dunes at Sleeping Bear are special and that plants that grow on them can change them, too.
This program can be faciliated in two locations:
- One-way along the Cottonwood Trail. The bus drops the students off at the Picnic Mountain location on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and then picks up students at the Dune Climb. Requires advanced planning to shuttle chaperone vehicles.
- The Heritage Trail along the base of the Dune Climb.
Field trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes are free! However, you must schedule your field trip at least two weeks in advance. Our calendar fills up fast, so please plan ahead. Review our field trip planning page for more logistical information.
Last updated: September 7, 2024