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K5 Oak Ridge Farm

Oak Ridge Farm Learning JourneyThis program will be offered as a virtual program for the 2021–22 academic year.

 

All Milwaukee Public Schools K5 students will experience a virtual Learning Journey exploring Oak Ridge Farm located in Dousman, Wisconsin. The 200-acre farm provides an up-close experience with farm life where students learn how the farm is important to them and their community. Students also learn which goods and products come from the farm as well as how they are produced. Farm guides will guide students on eight virtual tours that provide detailed information about farm activities, animals, and jobs on the farm. 
 

Teachers should log into mConnect to access virtual program resources and additional details.

 

 

Planning Your Learning Journey Program

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  Virtual Program Visit

This virtual program comprises eight virtual tours of Oak Ridge Farm. All tours are located on the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey Google Site.

  Program Completion Date

The program completion date assigned to schools is the deadline to complete all virtual Learning Journey components. All program components are provided on the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey Google Site. All K5 classrooms are required to use curricular materials, complete classroom activities, and take all eight virtual tours, and teachers should complete and submit feedback forms prior to, or by, the assigned completion date. Confirmed date assignments will be uploaded to the Google Calendar on the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey Google Site.

  Teacher Preparation

All lessons from the previous curriculum guide for this Learning Journey have been adapted to the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey Google Site for virtual learning. Teachers must plan for any technology needs. The link to each virtual tour is uploaded to the K5 Google Calendar. All curricular materials, pre- and post-trip activities, assessment, and virtual exhibit tours are located on the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey Google Site.

  Curriculum and Instruction

Teachers are required to implement all curricular materials associated with this Learning Journey. All curricular materials for this program are available on the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey Google Site. This Learning Journey implements a curriculum and instruction (C&I) framework and an academic and career planning (ACP) framework to ensure that students develop skills not only for academics but also for professional development. The C&I framework provides standards-aligned instructional materials for teachers at each grade level. 

To ensure that your Learning Journey is appropriately aligned and meets student learning objectives at this grade level, your input is needed. After the Learning Journey, please take five minutes to submit the C&I feedback form and let us know about your experience.

  Academic and Career Planning

Did you know that Learning Journeys aligns to an academic and career planning framework and provides instruction, activities, resources, and opportunities for students? 

Yes! Teachers are required to include their Learning Journey program and instructional materials in their academic and career plan for administrative approval. This Learning Journey implements a curriculum and instruction (C&I) framework and an academic and career planning (ACP) framework to ensure that students develop skills not only for academics but also for professional development. The ACP framework emphasizes holistic learning objectives in career awareness (K3–grade 3), career exploration (grades 4–8), and career planning and preparation (grades 9–12). Connect with your ACP team or school counselor for more information!

Your input is needed. After completing the Learning Journey, please take three minutes to fill out the ACP feedback form and let us know about your experience.

  Technology

For questions regarding the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey Google Site, contact the Extended Learning Opportunities office at elo@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. For questions regarding MPS technology platforms, email the MPS Technology Support Center or call 414-438-3400.

  School Responsibility

All students are expected to participate. Teachers should plan for classroom technology needs.

  Cost to Schools

This Learning Journey is provided free to all MPS K5 classrooms.

This Learning Journey is made possible thanks to a partnership with the MPS Department of Recreation and Community Services.

MPS Foundation

Contacts

Learning Journeys Program

Planning Assistant:

Michelle Klos-Gonzalez 
Phone: 414-475-8394
Email: klosmm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Extended Learning Opportunities Associate III:

Anitra Stampley
Phone: 414-475-8614
Email: stamplak@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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