Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Animal Detectives

After completing a detective "test", students will become animal detectives complete with magnifiers and clue sheets. While hiking, they will investigate animal tracks, homes, and signs to reveal which creatures live in the area.

Grades 1-3
Time of Year Spring, fall, and winter
Length of Program 1 3/4 hours
Maximum Number of Students 30
Preferred Adult/Student Ratio 1/8
Fees  

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

This program addresses the following academic standards:

Science

  • C.4.1 Use vocabulary of the unifying themes to ask questions
  • C.4.2 Question, investigate, observe, and predict
  • C.4.4 Use simple science equipment safely and effectively

See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table (PDF, 101KB) format.

Special Instructions

Please make sure students are dressed appropriately and are wearing nametags.

Additional Resources

A pre-trip packet with confirmation letter, pre-activities, and field trip tips will be sent to contact teacher before the trip. Please share with all teachers involved.

Contact

Beth Goeppinger
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
Phone (262) 878-5607
Fax (262) 878-5615

Last Revised: Monday April 20 2009