LINKS TO RESOURCES REFERENCED

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National Outdoor Learning Library

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Outdoor Infrastructure Planning Strategies (PDF)

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Health Guidance

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Campus Assessment Tool (PDF)

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Campus Assessment Tool (MS Word)

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Make a copy of this template to get started.

LINKS TO RESOURCES REFERENCED

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National Outdoor Learning Library

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Teaching and Learning Outdoors

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Outdoor Classroom Management

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Taking Curriculum Outside

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Outdoor Spaces Scheduling Template

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Outdoor Meals

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Outdoor Seating and Work Surfaces

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Shade and Shelter

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Supplies and Storage for Outdoor Teaching

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Outdoor Classroom Configurations Options

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Augmented Reality Visualizer

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Outdoor Learning Diagram Template (Google Slide)

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Outdoor Learning Diagram Template (MS Power Point)

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Outdoor Infrastructure Planning Strategies (PDF)

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LINKS TO RESOURCES REFERENCED

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Outdoor Learning Offsite

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Outdoor Learning in All Types of Weather

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Strategies for Managing Hot Weather

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Strategies for Managing Cold Temperatures

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Outdoor Infrastructure Cost Estimate Tool (MS Excel)

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Outdoor Meals

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Inspiring Case Studies

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Policy Guidance and Funding

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Webinar: Understanding Federal Funds for COVID Relief

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Planting Strategies and Plant Lists for Children’s Environments

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COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Forum

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Community of Practice for Schools and Districts Moving Learning Outside (recorded presentations)

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National Outdoor Learning Library

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Classroom opportunity #4

Describe location and opportunities.

Classroom opportunity #1

Describe location and opportunities.

Classroom opportunity #3

Describe location and opportunities.

Classroom opportunity #2

Describe location and opportunities.

Add a site photo.

Add a site photo.

Add a site photo.

Add a site photo.

YOUR SCHOOL NAME — Outdoor Learning Diagram

Add an aerial photo of the school campus

from Google Maps here.

Directions:

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1. To use template, you will need to create your own copy.
1. To use as a Google Slide presentation: Click “File” > “Make a Copy”
2. To Download as a PowerPoint presentation: Click “File” > “Download” > MS PowerPoint
2. Add aerial image of school campus from Google Maps.
3. Add images (e.g., photos of the school grounds you have taken, Augmented Reality Visualizer images you created, or images from Google Street View) that highlight the outdoor learning opportunities. Use lines, arrows, or numbers to point to or reference each location on the aerial photo of the campus.
4. Add descriptive text for each outdoor learning opportunity.
5. Use more than one slide if needed.
6. Remember to get feedback and incorporate suggestions from the school community.

Image © [Image Source]

Image © [Image Source]

Image © [Image Source]

Image © [Image Source]

Image © [Image Source]

Classroom opportunity #6

Set up stumps or bucket seating in semicircle on grass for 10 students. Take advantage of shade from existing trees.

Classroom opportunity #1

Access to classroom for supplies. Add noise buffer or visual screening with plants along northern edge of campus if needed.

Classroom opportunity #5

Utilize shade from tree or add tent/shade canopy with bucket seating.

Classroom opportunities #2, 3, 4

Access to classroom, set

up seating in semicircle for

10 students each. Use shade

from building or add tent if needed.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Outdoor Learning Diagram

Image © Google Street View

Image © Google MyMaps

Image © Google Street View

Image © Green Schoolyards America

Image © Green Schoolyards America

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