Teton Science School Winter 2016 Sunday, Feb. 21– Friday, Feb. 26

Topics we covered last year… Snow science Glaciers and geology Animal adaptations and tracking In depth look at species of animals from the Murie collection and activities related to our evolution unit Elk sleigh ride with emphasis on adaptations of animals in relation to the evolution unit Snowshoeing and x-c skiing Research day

Field Activities

Wildlife

Field Gear Snow boots (No Uggs for the field!) Wool or synthetic socks – 1 per day Coat – waterproof, windproof outer layer Pants or bibs – waterproof, windproof outer layer Fleece jacket or vest – layer 2 Long underwear top & bottom – core layer Warm hat & 2 pairs waterproof gloves or mittens Hand/Toe Warmers Sunglasses/goggles Day pack 2 Water bottles Camera Sunscreen/Chapstick Pencils & paper

Additional Gear & Items Sleeping bag and pillow (separate small blanket allowed on bus) Indoor shoes (slippers/flip flops/etc) Travel shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots to use on trip and between buildings in the evening) Towel and bathroom supplies Changes of clothes to wear when not in the field Camera *Movies on bus *Book to read on the drive iPod/DS/etc to use on bus only – Phones will be collected when we leave for the trip and will not be used on the bus for music, pictures, or other purposes. *Devices will be charged for the ride home if you bring a charger Medications for the week Spending money for gift shop or other stops

Additional Info Location –Kelley campus Cost - $490.90 Fund raising (ideas) Sales of ipad cases, styluses, and earbuds Concessions (proceeds from MS concessions will be divided among students going on trip in Jan)-money also goes to scholarships, equipment (cameras), supplies for trip and sleigh ride fees Clean up after bball games (MS gym) $40/hr Butter Braid Sales (Nov, Mar) Other ideas? Partial Scholarships available-please see Mrs Melin for info after the meeting

Travel Letter with phone and other info prior to leave date No shorts or flip flops on the bus trip! Preparation Deposit/first payment-$100 by Nov 2 (see me if that won’t work) Forms: Risk, Medical, Behavioral Gather Clothing-don’t forget a towel! Chaperones Trip Coordinator Tina Melin Group Chaperones-must be willing to take an active role! Will be selecting 2-3 additional chaperones as determined by the number and gender of students going on the trip Additional chaperones will be notified in early Jan. and will need to complete a fingerprint application