School Year Curriculum
The Explore & Imagine teacher-led curriculum sponsored by AEP Foundation on behalf of the Public Service Company of Oklahoma is available for Pre-K to 12th-grade students and homeschool groups from August to May during the school year. All teacher-led curriculum aligns with the Oklahoma Academic Standards. Once your field trip is confirmed and booked, you will receive the curriculum via email through our booking software. Our teacher-led curriculum includes:
Environmental Conservation Curriculum Series (NEW!!)
Pre-K to Kinder: Noticing the Natural World
1st to 2nd Grade: Biodiversity and Local Habitat
3rd to 5th Grade: Explore Dry and Aquatic Habitats
6th to 8th Grade: Careers in the STEAM Field
9th to 12th Grade: Environmental Stewardship and Change-making
Existing Curriculum
Pre-K to 2nd Grade: Discovery Walk - Shapes, Colors, Letters, and Numbers
3rd to 5th Grade: Nature Close Up - Exploring, Discovering, and Observational Sketches
6th to 8th Grade: Responding to Our Environment - Journaling, Recording, and Drawing
9th to 12th Grade: Park Architecture - Experiencing the Built Landscape
If you have booked a field trip but have not received a confirmation email within 72 hours, please email fieldtrips@gatheringplace.org before filling out a second application.