October 9 2003
SWEP Teacher’s Interpretive Hike Series: Geology Field Study
Location: Call for meeting location
Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) Teacher’s Interpretive Hike: Geology Field Study - The Teacher’s Interpretive Hike Series is an exciting opportunity for teachers to explore the local area with resource professionals and experts, focusing on specific aspects of our unique watershed. Teachers will gain ideas and information on how to interpret nature and science in the field with their students. Lesson plans, activities and a resources list will be provided for each hike and topic. Designed by teachers and resource professionals, this series will focus on ways for teachers to incorporate field studies with California content standards for math, science, language arts, English and social studies. District buy-back credit available.
Explore the origins of Lake Tahoe from a geological perspective! Learn about unique formations and historical events that shaped Lake Tahoe. You will gain an understanding of geology terms used to describe Lake Tahoe and walk away with interesting facts about our rocks, soil and land forms.
    Contact: Christine McMorrow, (530) 525-6692 or christine@4swep.org
    Website: http://www.4swep.org