A complete field trip, mailed right to you, includes all supplies, videos and activities for 29 students + 1 teacher!
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Select a ship date*:
Ship April 8 OR May 6, 2024
K-3
$185/Boxed classroom set, includes shipping to one address in MN, WI, IA, SD, or ND*
We accept Credit Cards, Checks or Purchase Orders, payment must be received one week prior to the requested ship date, earlier is preferred. If payment is not received one week prior to requested ship date, it will move to the next available ship date. Mail checks to: MLA Attn Terre K, MLA School Services, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318; Check memo: Field Trip in a Box
Maximum 29 students per box.
Duration: We estimate approximately 1 to 2 hours total to complete the included activities, worksheets and videos with your class. Customize the duration by dividing the included items over several periods or days.
0.2.1.1.3 Analyzing and Interpreting Data
(0,1) 3.1.1.1 Using Models
2.4.1.1.1 Engaging In Arguing from Evidence
(0,1,2) 4.1.1.1 Diversity of Life
0.4.1.1.2 Plant and Animal Parts
(1,2) 4.2.1.1 Plant and Animal Needs
1.4.2.1.2 Habitats
(1,2) 4.3.1.1 Life Cycles
Shipping Notes Sets ship from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN via UPS.
- Allow up to 4 business days for arrival to Minnesota addresses, or longer for out-of-state orders.
- Delivery is limited to the continental US. For delivery to states other than MN, WI, IA, SD, or ND, an additional $20 shipping fee will be assessed.
- Boxes ship to only one {school} address, they cannot go to individual student homes.
How many boxes should I order? 1 box serves a maximum of 29 students.
- If you have fewer than 29 students, you may divide extras among your class.
- If you have more than 29 students, order more boxes so that each student has their own set of supplies.
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