WHAT WORKS IN EDUCATION The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Olympic Park Institute

URL: 

http://www.yni.org/opi/

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Topic: 

Air/Climate
Energy Conservation
Habitat/Ecosystems
Sustainability
Waste/Recycling
Water
Wildlife

Type: 

Curriculum
Field Trip
Service Learning Projects

Description: 

This Washington State facility provides weeklong field-science programs for school groups from across the country in which students investigate the natural world to develop science and critical-thinking skills.

Cost: 

Yes

Grade: 

Elementary (K-5)
Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)

State: 

Washington

Time: 

1 Week

Keywords: 

environmental education, outdoor education, field science, national park, science, camp