The Harrington Big Backyard Program uses
nature walks to provide hands-on learning in science and
social studies, while incorporating writing, math, and art
- as well as the student's own natural curiosity
skills. These walks were designed specifically for
Harrington by naturalist Bev Morrison.
View class walk date and times:
2017-2018 Walk Schedule
|
Walk |
Time |
Curriculum |
Kindergarten |
Fall |
Before Columbus Day weekend |
Plants and Seasonal Changes |
Winter |
Mid-January to February before winter break |
Spring |
Late May or early June |
Grade 1 |
Fall |
Early to mid October |
Animals Through the Seasons |
Winter |
Mid-January to February before winter break |
Spring |
Late May or early June |
Grade 2 |
Fall |
Before Thanksgiving Day |
SoilWater, Snow, IceInsects and Life cylces |
Winter |
January, February or early March |
Spring |
|
Grade 3 |
Fall |
Before Columbus Day weekend |
Miniature CreaturesColonial Plants |
Spring |
Early May |
Grade 4 |
Winter |
January or February |
Tree IdentificationWhipple Hill Field Trip |
Spring |
June |
Grade 5 |
Fall |
Before Columbus Day weekend |
PhotosynthesisEcosystems |
Spring |
Early May before Science MCAS |
All walks take place in the schoolyard unless otherwise noted.