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INQUIRE with your child about the plot to the story of the old man and his painted ducks.  This story, told by Mrs. Giffen, explained the day's project...to build a debris hut that could keep someone warm, dry, and protected if ever lost in the woods. The class worked cooperatively in two groups to construct 2 different debris huts in hubbard park.  Prior to building, students set out to find a, "backbone," and then a a sturdy backdrop to place the backbone. Once this was set, the children added the ribs (sticks) and the cover (moss, pine needles, ferns, leaves, etc). INQUIRE with your child what their favorite part of the day was. If you have free time over Thanksgiving break, head out on a hike and have your child show you the debris hut they constructed!

The first box is a video...enjoy!