Our programs cover a wide range of topics from aquatic ecology to agricultural production and so much more. Students will receive fun, hands-on, interactive educational experiences that will help them enjoy learning. This list is only a sample of some of our more popular programs.
Costs: Fees are $10 per student for a day program. There is no charge for school employees or bus drivers. There will be a $5 charge for all non-school employee adults. Students can provide their own lunches or you can have lunch prepared for you for an additional fee of $10 per person.
Length: Day programs typically start at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m., but we can work with you to accommodate your scheduling needs.
For more information about all options and to customize your visit, please contact us.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Programs
INTRODUCTION TO STEM AT LONE OAKS FARM
Our introduction program is designed to feed the immense curiosity found in young children. This program will have your students engaging and connecting with nature while providing them with an introduction into STEM education. While on the farm, your students will have the opportunity to learn about nature’s natural habitats and how to create their very own little habitats. Depending on the time of year, students will use the color wheel to find the many colors of nature that Lone Oaks Farm has to offer. This program also includes a reading session outdoors overlooking “The Lost Pond!” We will work with you to customize your experience to fit the needs of your students and your classroom learning.
STANDARDS: K.ETS1, K.ETS2
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about ecosystems, food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. At this level, the program encourages students to embrace the outdoors and serves as a basic introduction to the world of entomology. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: K.LS1.2, K.LS1.3, K.LS3.1
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Our Introduction to Photosynthesis serves as a very basic investigation into photosynthesis. Using colored pasta, we will guide students through an interactive game to help them visualize the importance of each part of the cycle. Students will be introduced to the basic scientific process associated with photosynthesis. We will encourage students to explore and observe different plants and how each plant must compete and adapt in nature on a nature walk.
STANDARS: K.LS3.1
FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
The Farm to Table program encourages students to see the connection between what we eat and where it comes from. Students will experience the Lone Oaks Farm farming process from start to finish with soybeans, cotton, corn, eggs, and cattle. Students will gain hands-on experience while interacting with some of our farm animals, collecting and cooking eggs, and making their very own butter. Depending on availability, students will also be able to tour the farm on a unique hayride.
STANDARDS: K.PS1, K.LS3
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: K.ESS3.3, K.ETS1.1
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our River stream table to demonstrate the creation of a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?” and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: K.ESS3.3, K.ETS1.1
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: K.ESS3.3, K.ETS1.1
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: K.ESS3.3, K.ETS1.1, K.ETS2.1
HOW GROUND WATER IMPACTS WATER MOVEMENT
Students will have the chance to use the rainfall simulator to compare runoff and groundwater production for different ground covers. They will also be able to become engineers and design improvements for ground cover scenarios to increase infiltration and groundwater production as well as decreasing runoff totals! This program shows the connection between farming practices and water movement.
STANDARDS: K.ESS3.3, K.ETS1.1, K.ETS2.1
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
1st Grade Programs
INTRODUCTION TO STEM AT LONE OAKS FARM
Our introduction program is designed to feed the immense curiosity found in young children. This program will have your students engaging and connecting with nature while providing them with an introduction into STEM education. While on the farm, your students will have the opportunity to learn about nature’s natural habitats and how to create their very own little habitats. Depending on the time of year, students will use the color wheel to find the many colors of nature that Lone Oaks Farm has to offer. This program also includes a reading session outdoors overlooking “The Lost Pond!” We will work with you to customize your experience to fit the needs of your students and your classroom learning.
STANDARDS: 1.LS1, 1.LS2, 1.ETS1 , 1.ETS2
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about ecosystems, food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. At this level, the program encourages students to embrace the outdoors and serves as a basic introduction to the world of entomology. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 1.PS3, 1.LS1, 1.LS2, 1.ETS1, 1.ETS2
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Our Introduction to Photosynthesis serves as a very basic investigation into photosynthesis. Using colored pasta, we will guide students through an interactive game to help them visualize the importance of each part of the cycle. Students will be introduced to the basic scientific process associated with photosynthesis. Using a nature walk, we will encourage students to explore and observe different plants and how each plant must compete and adapt in nature.
STANDARDS: 1.PS3, 1.LS1, 1.LS2, 1.ETS1, 1.ETS2
FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
The Farm to Table program encourages students to see the connection between what we eat and where it comes from. Students will experience the Lone Oaks Farm farming process from start to finish with soybeans, cotton, corn, eggs, and cattle. Students will gain hands-on experience while interacting with some of our farm animals, collecting and cooking eggs, and making their very own butter. Depending on availability, students will also be able to tour the farm on a unique hayride.
STANDARDS: 1.LS1, 1.LS2
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. Students will then use their knowledge to help them match adult insects with the different stages of metamorphosis. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 1.PS4, 1.LS1, 1.LS2, 1.ETS1, 1.ETS2
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. Our Scoop on Water and Soil program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 1.PS3, 1.PS4, 1.LS1, 1.LS2, 1.ETS1
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: 1.ETS1.1, 1.ETS2.1
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our river stream table to demonstrate the creationof a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?”, and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: 1.ETS1.1, 1.ETS2.1
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: 1.ETS1.1, 1.ETS2.1
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: 1.LS2.3, 1.ETS1.1, 1.ETS2.1
HOW GROUND COVER IMPACTS WATER MOVEMENT
Students will have the chance to use the rainfall simulator to compare runoff and groundwater production for different ground covers. They will also be able to become engineers and design improvements for ground cover scenarios to increase infiltration and groundwater production as well as decreasing runoff totals! This program shows the connection between farming practices and water movement.
STANDARDS: 1.LS2.3, 1.ETS1.1, 1.ETS2.1
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
2nd Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about ecosystems, food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. At this level, the program encourages students to embrace the outdoors and serves as a basic introduction to the world of entomology. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 2.LS1, 2.LS2, 2.ETS1 , 2.ETS2, 2.ESS2
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Our Introduction to Photosynthesis serves as a very basic investigation into photosynthesis. Using colored pasta, we guide students through an interactive game to help them visualize the importance of each part of the cycle. Students will be introduced to the basic scientific process associated with photosynthesis. Using a nature walk, we will encourage students to explore and observe different plants and how each plant must compete and adapt in nature.
STANDARDS: 2.LS1, 2.LS2, 2.ETS1, 2.ETS2
FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
The Farm to Table program encourages students to see the connection between what we eat and where it comes from. Students will experience the Lone Oaks Farm farming process from start to finish with soybeans, cotton, corn, eggs, and cattle. Students will gain hands-on experience while interacting with some of our farm animals, collecting and cooking eggs, and making their very own butter. Depending on availability, students will also be able to tour the farm on a unique hayride.
STANDARDS: 2.LS1.1, 2.LS1.2, 2.LS1.3, 2.LS2
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. Students will then use their knowledge to help them match adult insects with the different stages of metamorphosis. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 2.LS1, 2.LS2, 2.LS3, 2.ETS1, 2.ETS2, 2.ESS2
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 2.LS1, 2.LS2, 2.ESS1, 2.ESS2
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: 2.ETS2.1
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION SO BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: 2.ESS2.1, 2.ETS2.1
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our river stream table to demonstrate the creationof a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?”, and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: 2.ESS2.1, 2.ETS1.1, 2.ETS2.1
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: 2.ESS2.1, 2.ETS1.1,2.ETS2.1
HOW GROUND COVER IMPACTS WATER MOVEMENT
Students will have the chance to use the rainfall simulator to compare runoff and groundwater production for different ground covers. They will also be able to become engineers and design improvements for ground cover scenarios to increase infiltration and groundwater production as well as decreasing runoff totals! This program shows the connection between farming practices and water movement.
STANDARDS: 2.ESS2.1, 2.ETS1.1, 2.ETS2.1
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
3rd Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about the interactions between insects within a certain ecosystem , food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. Students will be able to bring insect specimens back to the STEM building and use the Dino-Lite Digital Microscope to analyze them more closely. Students will be able to see the external and possibly the internal structures the insect uses for survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 3.LS1, 3.LS2, 3.LS4
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Our Introduction to Photosynthesis serves as a very basic investigation into photosynthesis. Using colored pasta, we guide students through an interactive game to help them visualize the importance of each part of the cycle. Students will be introduced to the basic scientific process associated with photosynthesis. Using a nature walk, we will encourage students to explore and observe different plants and how each plant must compete and adapt in nature.
STANDARDS: 3.LS1, 3.LS2, 3.LS4
FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
The Farm to Table program encourages students to see the connection between what we eat and where it comes from. Students will experience the Lone Oaks Farm farming process from start to finish with soybeans, cotton, corn, eggs, and cattle. Students will gain hands-on experience while interacting with some of our farm animals, collecting and cooking eggs, and making their very own butter. Depending on availability, students will also be able to tour the farm on a unique hayride.
STANDARDS: 3.LS1
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to take a closer look at some of the insect specimens using our Dino-Lite digital microscope. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. Students will then use their knowledge to help them match adult insects with the different stages of metamorphosis. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 3.LS1, 3.LS2, 3.LS4, 3.ESS3
COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, & POLLUTION
Your students may think they know about recycling and pollution, but do they really know the impact of the two on our future? Through this program, students will gain a better understanding of how mother nature recycles. Students will have the opportunity to build a compost bin, learn about the science involved in breaking down food, and the energy it takes to do so.
STANDARDS: 3.PS1, 3.PS3, 3.LS2, 3.ETS1, 3.ETS2
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 3.PS1, 3.ESS2, 3.ESS3
GPS OWL SCAVENGER HUNT
In this activity, students will put their skills to the test as they learn about how GPS receivers work! Students will participate in a race to find owls mounted on trees in the woods using handheld GPS receivers. This activity gives students a chance to exercise their teamwork skills, leadership ability, and application of scientific principles. As they work through clues on this course, students will also gain a better understanding of global positioning systems, geographic positioning with satellites, and geography.
STANDARDS: 3.ETS2.1
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: 3.ESS3.1
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our river stream table to demonstrate the creation of a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?”, and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: 3.ESS3.1
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: 3.ESS3.1
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: 3.ESS3.1, 3.ESS3.2, 3.ETS1.1, 3.ETS1.2
HOW GROUND COVER IMPACTS WATER MOVEMENT
Students will have the chance to use the rainfall simulator to compare runoff and groundwater production for different ground covers. They will also be able to become engineers and design improvements for ground cover scenarios to increase infiltration and groundwater production as well as decreasing runoff totals! This program shows the connection between farming practices and water movement.
STANDARDS: 3.ESS3.1, 3.ESS3.2, 3.ETS1.1, 3.ETS1.2
SOIL TEXTURE
In this program, students will learn all about soil texture and how it can indicate how well the soil can hold nutrients and water that plants need to grow! Using soil sieves, students will get to investigate and examine their soil samples. They will then use math to determine the composition of the soil and classify it with a Soil Texture Triangle Chart!
STANDARDS: 3.PS1.3, 3.LS4.2, 3.MD.A.2
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
4th Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about the interactions between insects within a certain ecosystem, food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. Students will be able to bring insect specimens back to the STEM building and use the Dino-Lite Digital Microscope to analyze them more closely, allowing them to see the external and possibly the internal structures the insect uses for survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 4.LS2, 4.LS4
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS I
Our Introduction to Photosynthesis serves as a very basic investigation into photosynthesis. Using colored pasta, we will guide students through an interactive game to help them visualize the importance of each part of the cycle. Students will be introduced to the basic scientific process associated with photosynthesis. Using a nature walk, we will encourage students to explore and observe different plants and how each plant must compete and adapt in nature.
STANDARDS: 4.LS2
FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
The Farm to Table program encourages students to see the connection between what we eat and where it comes from. Students will experience the Lone Oaks Farm farming process from start to finish with soybeans, cotton, corn, eggs, and cattle. Students will gain hands-on experience while interacting with some of our farm animals, collecting and cooking eggs, and making their very own butter. Depending on availability, students will also be able to tour the farm on a unique hayride.
STANDARDS: 4.LS2
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to take a closer look at some of the insect specimens using our Dino-Lite digital microscope. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. Students will then use their knowledge to help them match adult insects with the different stages of metamorphosis. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 4.LS2
COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, & POLLUTION
Your students may think they know about recycling and pollution, but do they really know the impact of the two on our future? Through this program, students will gain a better understanding of how mother nature recycles. Students will have the opportunity to build a compost bin,learn about the science involved in breaking down food, and the energy it takes to do so.
STANDARDS: 4.PS3, 4.ESS34, 4.ETS2
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 4.ESS2, 4.ESS3
COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY
Science and Math can be found in every recipe, happening at each holiday gathering, and at the Lone Oaks Farm Industrial Kitchen! The mathematics and science in recipes often goes unnoticed as a teaching tool. In reality, there is an abundance of math and science skills involved in cooking and baking. Culinary mathematics is the application of basic math principles, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in day to day work within the food industry. Our Cooking with Chemistry program is available as an introductory lesson or a way to bring your lesson into a hands-on environment where students can get a physical representation of math and chemistry.
STANDARDS: 4.NF.A.1, 4.ESS2.4
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: 4.ESS3.2, 4.ESS2.3
GPS OWL SCAVENGER HUNT
In this activity, students will put their skills to the test as they learn about how GPS receivers work! Students will participate in a race to find owls mounted on trees in the woods using handheld GPS receivers. This activity gives students a chance to exercise their teamwork skills, leadership ability, and application of scientific principles. As they work through clues on this course, students will also gain a better understanding of global positioning systems, geographic positioning with satellites, and geography.
STANDARDS: 4.ETS1.3
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION SO BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: 4.ESS2.1, 4.ESS3.2
SOIL TEXTURE
In this program, students will learn all about soil texture and how it can indicate how well the soil can hold nutrients and water that plants need to grow! Using soil sieves, students will get to investigate and examine their soil samples. They will then use math to determine the composition of the soil and classify it with a Soil Texture Triangle Chart!
STANDARDS: 4.ESS2.1, 4.NBT.A.3
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: 4.ESS2.1, 4.ESS3.2
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our river stream table to demonstrate the creationof a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?”, and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: 4.ESS2.1, 4.ESS3.2
HOW GROUND COVER IMPACTS WATER MOVEMENT
Students will have the chance to use the rainfall simulator to compare runoff and groundwater production for different ground covers. They will also be able to become engineers and design improvements for ground cover scenarios to increase infiltration and groundwater production as well as decreasing runoff totals! This program shows the connection between farming practices and water movement.
STANDARDS: 4.ESS2.1, 4.ESS3.2
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
5th Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about the interactions between insects within a certain ecosystem , food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. Students will be able to bring insect specimens back to the STEM building and use the DinoLite to analyze them more closely. Students will be able to see the external and possibly the internal structures an insect uses for survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 5.LS1, 5.LS3, 5.LS4, 5.ETS1, 5.ETS2
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS I
Photosynthesis is one of the most important and complex processes in all of biology. However, there are some simple rules and fun interacting games that can help your student understand this chemical reaction. Our Introduction to Photosynthesis program will guide students through the requirements, stages, and chemical equation it takes to make the complex cycle of photosynthesis happen. Students will be able to see first hand the results of photosynthesis all around them here at Lone Oaks Farm.
STANDARDS: 5.LS1, 5.LS3, 5.LS4, 5.ETS1, 5.ETS2
FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
The Farm to Table program encourages students to see the connection between what we eat and where it comes from. Students will experience the Lone Oaks Farm farming process from start to finish with soybeans, cotton, corn, eggs, and cattle. Students will gain hands-on experience while interacting with some of our farm animals, collecting and cooking eggs, and making their very own butter. Depending on availability, students will also be able to tour the farm on a unique hayride.
STANDARDS: 5.PS1, 5.LS1
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to take a closer look at some of the insect specimens using our Dino-Lite digital microscope. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. Students will then use their knowledge to help them match adult insects with the different stages of metamorphosis. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 5.LS1, 5.LS3, 5.LS4, 5.ETS1, 5.ETS2
COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, & POLLUTION
Your students may think they know about recycling and pollution, but do they really know the impact of the two on our future? Through this program, students will gain a better understanding of how mother nature recycles. Students will have the opportunity to build a compost bin, learn about the science involved in breaking down food, and the energy it takes to do so.
STANDARDS: 5.PS2
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 5.PS1, 5.PS2, 5.LS4, 5.ETS1, 5.ETS2
COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY
Science and Math can be found in every recipe, happening at each holiday gathering, and at the Lone Oaks Farm Industrial Kitchen! The mathematics and science in recipes often goes unnoticed as a teaching tool. In reality, there is an abundance of math and science skills involved in cooking and baking. Culinary mathematics is the application of basic math principles, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in day to day work within the food industry. Our Cooking with Chemistry program is available as an introductory lesson or a way to bring your lesson into a hands-on environment where students can get a physical representation of math and chemistry.
STANDARDS: 5.PS1
*This program will address common computation math skills as well. Students will work with fractional parts associated with recipes as well as measurements of solids and liquids.
GPS OWL SCAVENGER HUNT
In this activity, students will put their skills to the test as they learn about how GPS receivers work! Students will participate in a race to find owls mounted on trees in the woods using handheld GPS receivers. This activity gives students a chance to exercise their teamwork skills, leadership ability, and application of scientific principles. As they work through clues on this course, students will also gain a better understanding of global positioning systems, geographic positioning with satellites, and geography.
STANDARDS: 5.ETS1.3, 5.ETS2.2
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION SO BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: 5.ETS1.3
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our river stream table to demonstrate the creationof a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?”, and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: 5.ETS1.3
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: 5.ETS1.3
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: 5.ETS1.3, 5.ETS2.3
HOW GROUND COVER IMPACTS WATER MOVEMENT
Students will have the chance to use the rainfall simulator to compare runoff and groundwater production for different ground covers. They will also be able to become engineers and design improvements for ground cover scenarios to increase infiltration and groundwater production as well as decreasing runoff totals! This program shows the connection between farming practices and water movement.
STANDARDS: 5.ETS1.1, 5.ETS1.2, 5.ETS1.3
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
6th Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about the interactions between insects within a certain ecosystem , food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. This program gives students a look at the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Students will be able to bring insect specimens back to the STEM building and use the DinoLite to analyze them more closely. Students will be able to see the external and possibly the internal structures an insect uses for survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 6.LS2, 6.LS4, 6.ESS2, 6.ESS3, 6.ETS1
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS II
Photosynthesis is one of the most important and complex processes in all of biology. However, there are some simple rules and fun interacting games that can help your student understand this chemical reaction. Our Introduction to Photosynthesis program will guide students through the requirements, stages, and chemical equation it takes to make the complex cycle of photosynthesis happen. Students will be able to see first hand the results of photosynthesis all around them here at Lone Oaks Farm.
STANDARDS: 6.LS2, 6.LS4, 6.ESS2, 6.ESS3, 6.ETS1
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 6.LS4, 6.ESS2, 6.ESS3, 6.ETS1
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to take a closer look at some of the insect specimens using our Dino-Lite digital microscope. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 6.LS2, 6.LS4, 6.ESS2, 6.ESS3, 6.ETS1
COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, & POLLUTION
Your students may think they know about recycling and pollution, but do they really know the impact of the two on our future? Through this program, students will gain a better understanding of how mother nature recycles. Students will have the opportunity to build a compost bin, learn about the science involved in breaking down food, and the energy it takes to do so.
STANDARDS: 6.LS2, 6.ESS3
COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY
Science and Math can be found in every recipe, happening at each holiday gathering, and at the Lone Oaks Farm Industrial Kitchen! The mathematics and science in recipes often goes unnoticed as a teaching tool. In reality, there is an abundance of math and science skills involved in cooking and baking. Culinary mathematics is the application of basic math principles, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in day to day work within the food industry. Our Cooking with Chemistry program is available as an introductory lesson or a way to bring your lesson into a hands-on environment where students can get a physical representation of math and chemistry.
STANDARDS: 6.PS3.4
*This program will address common computation math skills as well. Students will work with fractional parts associated with recipes as well as measurements of solids and liquids.
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION SO BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: 6.ESS3.2, 6.ETS1.1
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our river stream table to demonstrate the creationof a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?”, and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: 6.ESS3.2, 6.ETS1.1
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: 6.ESS3.2, 6.ETS1.1
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: 6.ESS3.2, 6.ETS1.1
SOIL TEXTURE
In this program, students will learn all about soil texture and how it can indicate how well the soil can hold nutrients and water that plants need to grow! Using soil sieves, students will get to investigate and examine their soil samples. They will then use math to determine the composition of the soil and classify it with a Soil Texture Triangle Chart!
STANDARDS: 6.LS2.1, 6.NS.B.2
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP
The real benefits of team building activities are providing youth with those essential life skills. Problem solving, working together, empathy towards others, and leadership skills will be vital for their future. Your students will come together to achieve the goal set before them; while learning to smile and have fun together in challenging situations.
STANDARDS: NONE
7th Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about the interactions between insects within a certain ecosystem , food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. This program gives students a look at the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Students will be able to bring insect specimens back to the STEM building and use the DinoLite to analyze them more closely. Students will be able to see the external and possibly the internal structures an insect uses for survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 7.LS1, 7.LS2, 7.SP.A.2
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS II
Photosynthesis is one of the most important and complex processes in all of biology. However, there are some simple rules and fun interacting games that can help your student understand this chemical reaction. Our Introduction to Photosynthesis program will guide students through the requirements, stages, and chemical equation it takes to make the complex cycle of photosynthesis happen. Students will be able to see first hand the results of photosynthesis all around them here at Lone Oaks Farm.
STANDARDS: 7.LS1.9, 7.EE.B.4a
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 7.LS2
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to take a closer look at some of the insect specimens using our Dino-Lite digital microscope. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 7.LS1, 7.SP.A.2
COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, & POLLUTION
Your students may think they know about recycling and pollution, but do they really know the impact of the two on our future? Through this program, students will gain a better understanding of how mother nature recycles. Students will have the opportunity to build a compost bin, learn about the science involved in breaking down food, and the energy it takes to do so.
STANDARDS: 7.ESS3.1, 7.ESS3.2, 7.RP.A.1, 7.RP.A.2
ANIMAL PRODUCTION PROGRAM
Our Animal Production Program allows students to see the working side of Lone Oaks Farm. Through this program, students learn about the beef industry and why we do what we do at Lone Oaks Farm. This program is very time specific and serves smaller groups. This particular program involves our very own cattle producer, AI tech, and farm crew. During this program, students will have the opportunity to learn about cattle vaccinations, ultrasounds, and artificial insemination at the Lone Oaks Farm Cattle Barn.
STANDARDS: 7.LS.1.3/6/7, 7.LS3.2
COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY
Science and Math can be found in every recipe, happening at each holiday gathering, and at the Lone Oaks Farm Industrial Kitchen! The mathematics and science in recipes often goes unnoticed as a teaching tool. In reality, there is an abundance of math and science skills involved in cooking and baking. Culinary mathematics is the application of basic math principles, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in day to day work within the food industry. Our Cooking with Chemistry program is available as an introductory lesson or a way to bring your lesson into a hands-on environment where students can get a physical representation of math and chemistry.
STANDARDS: 7.PS1.1-6, 7.RP.A.1, 7.RP.A.2
*This program will address common computation math skills as well. Students will work with fractional parts associated with recipes as well as measurements of solids and liquids.
TRANSITS/COMPASS MAPPING & ORIENTEERING
Attention all math, science, and geography teachers! This program can be an all day or split into two.
Transits: If your students need a real world example of slopes and erosion, this program is a great addition to the classroom. Students will be instructed in how to use a transit level, an optical instrument, or a telescope, complete with a built-in spirit level that is mounted on a tripod, and is a great asset Lone Oaks Farm has for teaching slopes. Transit levels are used mainly in surveying to determine differences in surface or object height for construction projects, farming or plumbing and utility installations where it is necessary to determine slope, but they can be used to determine the relative position of lines and objects and provide readings of angles in precise measurements. Students will first establish a reference line, with subsequent readings taken at various distances and use basic mathematical calculations to determine the difference from the data collected. Students will need to use teamwork to collect data to determine the angles of a slope using basic math and logic skills. Students will then learn how to take the collected data and translate the data to find the connection between slope of a landscape, water runoff, erosion, and sediment control — bringing science and math to life.
Compass Mapping & Orienteering: The world is a vast space of adventure and discovery but it can be overwhelming to find your place in the world when you’re young. In this program, your students will learn vital map reading skills and navigation proficiencies, all while using the math concepts from the classroom. Despite the popularity of the digital mapping programs, paper maps are still widely used for many jobs and outdoor recreation. At the end of the program, your students will use compasses and a map to navigate and find orienteering markers that will reinforce map navigation skills with a strong real-world visual and connection to maps.
STANDARDS: 7.LS1.3, 7.EE.B.4
INTRODUCTION INTO FORESTRY
The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. We depend on forests for our survival, from the air we breathe to the wood we use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change. Our Introduction into Forestry program will connect your students with nature while learning how to use a Biltmore Stick! Your students will use the Biltmore stick to find the circumference of a selected tree and how many 16ft logs that particular tree would produce. Based on this information, students can determine which trees bring in the most money at a lumber yard. Students will learn how to take a tree core sample, determine the age of the tree, and determine the size of the root system. The Introduction to Forestry program incorporates several mathematical skills as well.
STANDARDS: 7.LS1, 7.RP.A.1, 7.RP.A.2, 7.NS.A.1, 7.G.A.1
ELECTRO-SHOCKING USING A SHOCK BOAT
This program allows your student to dive into the world of a Fishery Biologist. Fishery Biologists study a variety of fish and supervise efforts to conserve natural habitats. They often will use a shock boat to research and study fish populations in streams, rivers, and lakes. At Lone Oaks Farm, students will get to experience this first hand as they use the shock boat in our Big Lake. In small groups, students will board our shock boat and head out to the lake to collect fish samples. Students will have the opportunity to weigh, ID, and measure their collection sample in order to determine the quality of the lake and health of the fish.
STANDARDS: 7.LS1
COTTON/SOYBEAN PRODUCTION & CROP SCIENCE
Students will become a Research Scientist for a day! Your apprentice will encounter questions like “How much cotton does it take to make a t-shirt?”. This is when the scientific method comes in! Observation & Question: your students will need to determine 1) what question or questions to ask 2) what data is needed to answer the question and 3) what tools are needed to obtain that answer. Hypothesis: your students will quickly discover that there is more than one question and method to this madness! Collecting the Data: your students will use different techniques for collecting, measuring, and weighing Lone Oaks cotton. They will need teamwork and good communication to formulate a plan, distribute the work within the group, and execute — all while connecting to nature! Calculations and Conclusion: The last step will be to assemble as one group at the S.T.E.M Center and present the results to their peers. Once all the data is presented, the students will encounter a math equation that will expand their minds and introduce math in a real-world and hands-on equation.
STANDARDS: 7.LS1.3/6, 7.RP.A.1, 7.RP.A.2
SOIL TEXTURE
In this program, students will learn all about soil texture and how it can indicate how well the soil can hold nutrients and water that plants need to grow! Using soil sieves, students will get to investigate and examine their soil samples. They will then use math to determine the composition of the soil and classify it with a Soil Texture Triangle Chart!
STANDARDS: 7.RP.A.3
TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP
The real benefits of team building activities are providing youth with those essential life skills. Problem solving, working together, empathy towards others, and leadership skills will be vital for their future. Your students will come together to achieve the goal set before them; while learning to smile and have fun together in challenging situations.
STANDARDS: NONE
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
8th Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about the interactions between insects within a certain ecosystem , food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. This program gives students a look at the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Students will be able to bring insect specimens back to the STEM building and use the DinoLite to analyze them more closely. Students will be able to see the external and possibly the internal structures an insect uses for survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: 8.LS4
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS II
Photosynthesis is one of the most important and complex processes in all of biology. However, there are some simple rules and fun interacting games that can help your student understand this chemical reaction. Our Introduction to Photosynthesis program will guide students through the requirements, stages, and chemical equation it takes to make the complex cycle of photosynthesis happen. Students will be able to see first hand the results of photosynthesis all around them here at Lone Oaks Farm.
STANDARDS: 8.LS4
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: 8.EES2.3
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to take a closer look at some of the insect specimens using our Dino-Lite digital microscope. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. Students will use a water quality scorecard to determine water quality classifications. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: 8.LS4
COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, & POLLUTION
Your students may think they know about recycling and pollution, but do they really know the impact of the two on our future? Through this program, students will gain a better understanding of how mother nature recycles. Students will have the opportunity to build a compost bin, learn about the science involved in breaking down food, and the energy it takes to do so.
STANDARDS: MS-ESS3-3
ANIMAL PRODUCTION PROGRAM
Our Animal Production Program allows students to see the working side of Lone Oaks Farm. Through this program, students learn about the beef industry and why we do what we do at Lone Oaks Farm. This program is very time specific and serves smaller groups. This particular program involves our very own cattle producer, AI tech, and farm crew. During this program, students will have the opportunity to learn about cattle vaccinations, ultrasounds, and artificial insemination at the Lone Oaks Farm Cattle Barn.
STANDARDS: 8.LS4.5
COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY
Science and Math can be found in every recipe, happening at each holiday gathering, and at the Lone Oaks Farm Industrial Kitchen! The mathematics and science in recipes often goes unnoticed as a teaching tool. In reality, there is an abundance of math and science skills involved in cooking and baking. Culinary mathematics is the application of basic math principles, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in day to day work within the food industry. Our Cooking with Chemistry program is available as an introductory lesson or a way to bring your lesson into a hands-on environment where students can get a physical representation of math and chemistry.
STANDARDS: MS-PS1-2
*This program will address common computation math skills as well. Students will work with fractional parts associated with recipes as well as measurements of solids and liquids.
TRANSITS/COMPASS MAPPING & ORIENTEERING
Attention all math, science, and geography teachers! This program can be an all day or split into two.
Transits: If your students need a real world example of slopes and erosion, this program is a great addition to the classroom. Students will be instructed in how to use a transit level, an optical instrument, or a telescope, complete with a built-in spirit level that is mounted on a tripod, and is a great asset Lone Oaks Farm has for teaching slopes. Transit levels are used mainly in surveying to determine differences in surface or object height for construction projects, farming or plumbing and utility installations where it is necessary to determine slope, but they can be used to determine the relative position of lines and objects and provide readings of angles in precise measurements. Students will first establish a reference line, with subsequent readings taken at various distances and use basic mathematical calculations to determine the difference from the data collected. Students will need to use teamwork to collect data to determine the angles of a slope using basic math and logic skills. Students will then learn how to take the collected data and translate the data to find the connection between slope of a landscape, water runoff, erosion, and sediment control — bringing science and math to life.
Compass Mapping & Orienteering: The world is a vast space of adventure and discovery but it can be overwhelming to find your place in the world when you’re young. In this program, your students will learn vital map reading skills and navigation proficiencies, all while using the math concepts from the classroom. Despite the popularity of the digital mapping programs, paper maps are still widely used for many jobs and outdoor recreation. At the end of the program, your students will use compasses and a map to navigate and find orienteering markers that will reinforce map navigation skills with a strong real-world visual and connection to maps.
STANDARDS: 8.ESS3.2, 8.EE.B.6
INTRODUCTION INTO FORESTRY
The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. We depend on forests for our survival, from the air we breathe to the wood we use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change. Our Introduction into Forestry program will connect your students with nature while learning how to use a Biltmore Stick! Your students will use the Biltmore stick to find the circumference of a selected tree and how many 16ft logs that particular tree would produce. Based on this information, students can determine which trees bring in the most money at a lumber yard. Students will learn how to take a tree core sample, determine the age of the tree, and determine the size of the root system. The Introduction to Forestry program incorporates several mathematical skills as well.
STANDARDS: 8.G.A.1
ELECTRO-SHOCKING USING A SHOCK BOAT
This program allows your student to dive into the world of a Fishery Biologist. Fishery Biologists study a variety of fish and supervise efforts to conserve natural habitats. They often will use a shock boat to research and study fish populations in streams, rivers, and lakes. At Lone Oaks Farm, students will get to experience this first hand as they use the shock boat in our Big Lake. In small groups, students will board our shock boat and head out to the lake to collect fish samples. Students will have the opportunity to weigh, ID, and measure their collection sample in order to determine the quality of the lake and health of the fish.
STANDARDS: 8.PS2
COTTON/SOYBEAN PRODUCTION & CROP SCIENCE
Students will become a Research Scientist for a day! Your apprentice will encounter questions like “How much cotton does it take to make a t-shirt?”. This is when the scientific method comes in! Observation & Question: your students will need to determine 1) what question or questions to ask 2) what data is needed to answer the question and 3) what tools are needed to obtain that answer. Hypothesis: your students will quickly discover that there is more than one question and method to this madness! Collecting the Data: your students will use different techniques for collecting, measuring, and weighing Lone Oaks cotton. They will need teamwork and good communication to formulate a plan, distribute the work within the group, and execute — all while connecting to nature! Calculations and Conclusion: The last step will be to assemble as one group at the S.T.E.M Center and present the results to their peers. Once all the data is presented, the students will encounter a math equation that will expand their minds and introduce math in a real-world and hands-on equation.
STANDARDS: 8.EE.B.6, 8.F.B.4
TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP
The real benefits of team building activities are providing youth with those essential life skills. Problem solving, working together, empathy towards others, and leadership skills will be vital for their future. Your students will come together to achieve the goal set before them; while learning to smile and have fun together in challenging situations.
STANDARDS: NONE
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE
9th – 12th Grade Programs
LIFE UNDER A LOG
Our Life Under a Log program invites students to become investigators of nature. Students will put on their entomologist hats and head to the woods to discover a plethora of insects in their natural habitats. Students will investigate above, below, and inside a decomposing log for decomposers, consumers, and producers. They will learn about the interactions between insects within a certain ecosystem , food webs, and nature’s ability to recycle. This program gives students a look at the biodiversity of an ecosystem. Students will be able to bring insect specimens back to the STEM building and use the DinoLite to analyze them more closely. Students will be able to see the external and possibly the internal structures an insect uses for survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and will experience holding nature’s finest.
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS1, BIO1.LS2, BIO1.LS4, BIO1. ETS2
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS II
Photosynthesis is one of the most important and complex processes in all of biology. However, there are some simple rules and fun interacting games that can help your student understand this chemical reaction. Our Introduction to Photosynthesis program will guide students through the requirements, stages, and chemical equation it takes to make the complex cycle of photosynthesis happen. Students will be able to see first hand the results of photosynthesis all around them here at Lone Oaks Farm.
STANDARDS: HS-LS1-5, HS-LS2
THE SCOOP ON WATER AND SOIL
Soil is critical for life in our ecosystems and plays an important role in everyday life. Soil acts as a water filtrator, a growing medium, it holds nutrients, provides a habitat for billions of organisms, and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems, which provides us with fiber, food, and fuel. This program encourages students to get down and dirty as they collect, test, and categorize soil samples while learning about erosion, profiles, and minerals.
STANDARDS: HS-ESS2-5
WATER QUALITY THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS
From a young age, we learn that the hungry caterpillar eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly. In water quality through metamorphosis, we investigate this process of change in a variety of insects. Your students will be amazed as they discover the cycle of metamorphosis, for a lot of insects, begins in the pond. Students will gain hands-on experience as they collect a variety of samples from one of Lone Oaks Farm’s many ponds using aquatic nets and other instruments. After collecting all their samples, they will identify each insect using a description sheet and make several observations about each insect. Students will be able to take a closer look at some of the insect specimens using our Dino-Lite digital microscope. Students will be able to determine if the pond is considered healthy depending on their findings from the pond water. Students will use a water quality scorecard to determine water quality classifications. This program is a hands-on activity meant for students to connect with nature. Students will get dirty and potentially wet while participating in this program. If you do not wish for your students to get wet, please let us know and we can arrange the program to fit your needs.
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS1, BIO1. LS2, BIO1.ETS2, BIO1.LS4
COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, & POLLUTION
Your students may think they know about recycling and pollution, but do they really know the impact of the two on our future? Through this program, students will gain a better understanding of how mother nature recycles. Students will have the opportunity to build a compost bin, learn about the science involved in breaking down food, and the energy it takes to do so.
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS2.2, AM.D.ID.A.S.5/7, AM.D.CR.B.8/9/10
ANIMAL PRODUCTION PROGRAM
Our Animal Production Program allows students to see the working side of Lone Oaks Farm. Through this program, students learn about the beef industry and why we do what we do at Lone Oaks Farm. This program is very time specific and serves smaller groups. This particular program involves our very own cattle producer, AI tech, and farm crew. During this program, students will have the opportunity to learn about cattle vaccinations, ultrasounds, and artificial insemination at the Lone Oaks Farm Cattle Barn.
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS1.1, BIO1.LS3.1-3, BIO1.LS4.1-3 , BIO1.ETS.2
COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY
Science and Math can be found in every recipe, happening at each holiday gathering, and at the Lone Oaks Farm Industrial Kitchen! The mathematics and science in recipes often goes unnoticed as a teaching tool. In reality, there is an abundance of math and science skills involved in cooking and baking. Culinary mathematics is the application of basic math principles, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in day to day work within the food industry. Our Cooking with Chemistry program is available as an introductory lesson or a way to bring your lesson into a hands-on environment where students can get a physical representation of math and chemistry.
STANDARDS: PHYS.PS3.7, CHEM1.PS3.1, CHEM1.PS3.2, CHEM1.PS3.4, CHEM1.PS3.8, M1.N.Q.A.1, AM.D.ID.A.S.5/7, AM.D.CR.B.8-10
*This program will address common computation math skills as well. Students will work with fractional parts associated with recipes as well as measurements of solids and liquids.
TRANSITS/COMPASS MAPPING & ORIENTEERING
Attention all math, science, and geography teachers! This program can be an all day or split into two.
Transits: If your students need a real world example of slopes and erosion, this program is a great addition to the classroom. Students will be instructed in how to use a transit level, an optical instrument, or a telescope, complete with a built-in spirit level that is mounted on a tripod, and is a great asset Lone Oaks Farm has for teaching slopes. Transit levels are used mainly in surveying to determine differences in surface or object height for construction projects, farming or plumbing and utility installations where it is necessary to determine slope, but they can be used to determine the relative position of lines and objects and provide readings of angles in precise measurements. Students will first establish a reference line, with subsequent readings taken at various distances and use basic mathematical calculations to determine the difference from the data collected. Students will need to use teamwork to collect data to determine the angles of a slope using basic math and logic skills. Students will then learn how to take the collected data and translate the data to find the connection between slope of a landscape, water runoff, erosion, and sediment control — bringing science and math to life.
Compass Mapping & Orienteering: The world is a vast space of adventure and discovery but it can be overwhelming to find your place in the world when you’re young. In this program, your students will learn vital map reading skills and navigation proficiencies, all while using the math concepts from the classroom. Despite the popularity of the digital mapping programs, paper maps are still widely used for many jobs and outdoor recreation. At the end of the program, your students will use compasses and a map to navigate and find orienteering markers that will reinforce map navigation skills with a strong real-world visual and connection to maps.
STANDARDS: A1.S.ID.C.5, A1.S.ID.C.6, G.MG.A.2, M1.N.Q.A.1, AM.D.ID.A.S.5/7, AM.D.CR.B.8-10
INTRODUCTION INTO FORESTRY
The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. We depend on forests for our survival, from the air we breathe to the wood we use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change. Our Introduction into Forestry program will connect your students with nature while learning how to use a Biltmore Stick! Your students will use the Biltmore stick to find the circumference of a selected tree and how many 16ft logs that particular tree would produce. Based on this information, students can determine which trees bring in the most money at a lumber yard. Students will learn how to take a tree core sample, determine the age of the tree, and determine the size of the root system. The Introduction to Forestry program incorporates several mathematical skills as well.
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS1, BIO1.LS2, BIO1.LS4, BIO1.ETS.2, A2.S.IC.A.1, M1.N.Q.A.1, AM.D.ID.A.S.5/7, AM.D.CR.B.8/9/10
ELECTRO-SHOCKING USING A SHOCK BOAT
This program allows your student to dive into the world of a Fishery Biologist. Fishery Biologists study a variety of fish and supervise efforts to conserve natural habitats. They often will use a shock boat to research and study fish populations in streams, rivers, and lakes. At Lone Oaks Farm, students will get to experience this first hand as they use the shock boat in our Big Lake. In small groups, students will board our shock boat and head out to the lake to collect fish samples. Students will have the opportunity to weigh, ID, and measure their collection sample in order to determine the quality of the lake and health of the fish.
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS1, BIO1.LS2, BIO1.ETS2, BIO1.LS4
COTTON/SOYBEAN PRODUCTION & CROP SCIENCE
Students will become a Research Scientist for a day! Your apprentice will encounter questions like “How much cotton does it take to make a t-shirt?”. This is when the scientific method comes in! Observation & Question: your students will need to determine 1) what question or questions to ask 2) what data is needed to answer the question and 3) what tools are needed to obtain that answer. Hypothesis: your students will quickly discover that there is more than one question and method to this madness! Collecting the Data: your students will use different techniques for collecting, measuring, and weighing Lone Oaks cotton. They will need teamwork and good communication to formulate a plan, distribute the work within the group, and execute — all while connecting to nature! Calculations and Conclusion: The last step will be to assemble as one group at the S.T.E.M Center and present the results to their peers. Once all the data is presented, the students will encounter a math equation that will expand their minds and introduce math in a real-world and hands-on equation.
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS1.1/8/9, BIO1.LS2.1-5, BIO1.LS4.1-3, BIO1.ETS.2, M1.N.Q.A.1, AM.D.ID.A.S.5/7, AM.D.CR.B.8-10
WHY IS RIVER CHANNELIZATION BAD?
Students will get to see education technology in action as they examine the “stream table” to explore how channelization of a river affects erosion of that body of water! This activity includes real life connections as we discuss the channelization of rivers across West Tennessee. Why is river channelization bad? With this program, your students can find out!
STANDARDS: EVSC.ETS3.1, GEO.ESS2.10, GEO.ESS2.11
STANDARDS: BIO1.LS1.1/8/9, BIO1.LS2.1-5, BIO1.LS4.1-3, BIO1.ETS.2, M1.N.Q.A.1, AM.D.ID.A.S.5/7, AM.D.CR.B.8-10
DELTA FORMATION
In this program, students will use our river stream table to demonstrate the creationof a delta! Students will ask and answer questions such as, “Where did the delta’s sediment come from?”, “How do changes upstream affect the delta?”, and “How do the size of sediment pieces and the speed of the water impact the distance the particles travel downstream?” Students will also get the opportunity to become experimenters by adding items to the stream table and shifting sediment to replicate formations such as seawalls and dikes to see how these man-made items affect the river and delta health.
STANDARDS: EVSC.ESS3.13, EVSC.ETS3.1, GEO.ESS2.10, GEO.ESS2.11
WHY DO RIVERS MEANDER?
In this highly informative and relevant lesson, students will use the river stream table to demonstrate how a river is constantly changing over time. Students can build their own river and then make man-made additions to predict how they will affect the water and soil movement and how the water and soil movement will affect the additions! This is a versatile lesson that includes elements of environmental science, geology, physics, and engineering!
STANDARDS: EVSC.ESS3.13, EVSC.ETS3.1, GEO.ESS2.10, GEO.ESS2.11
HYDROPONICS
Students get to experience the art of growing food hydroponically with this fascinating program. Students will first visit and learn about our aeroponic tower, then they will get to be a part of taking care of its plants! They will even get the opportunity to make their own hydroponic plant pot to take back to school with them!
STANDARDS: CHEM1.PS1.7, EVSC.ETS3.1
HOW GROUND COVER IMPACTS WATER MOVEMENT
Students will have the chance to use the rainfall simulator to compare runoff and groundwater production for different ground covers. They will also be able to become engineers and design improvements for ground cover scenarios to increase infiltration and groundwater production as well as decreasing runoff totals! This program shows the connection between farming practices and water movement.
STANDARDS: EVSC.ESS3.6, EVSC.ESS3.13, EVSC.ETS3.1, GEO.ESS2.10, GEO.ESS3.3
SOIL TEXTURE
In this program, students will learn all about soil texture and how it can indicate how well the soil can hold nutrients and water that plants need to grow! Using soil sieves, students will get to investigate and examine their soil samples. They will then use math to determine the composition of the soil and classify it with a Soil Texture Triangle Chart!
STANDARDS: EVSC.ESS2.1, GEO.ESS2.1, SCRE.ETS2.3, SCRE.ETS3.4, SCRE.ETS3.14, A1.A.CED.A.1
TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP
The real benefits of team building activities are providing youth with those essential life skills. Problem solving, working together, empathy towards others, and leadership skills will be vital for their future. Your students will come together to achieve the goal set before them; while learning to smile and have fun together in challenging situations.
STANDARDS: NONE
PURE RECREATION
Book a full day of recreational fun here at Lone Oaks Farm or build it into your day as a morning or afternoon activity. Our pure recreation includes kayaks/waterboarding, volleyball/gaga ball, kickball, and other outdoor games.
STANDARDS: NONE