How to Build an Outdoor Classroom

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a group of students together and decide what type of outdoor classroom you want at your school.

   Types include: near or in a prairie, in the school's courtyard, off trail, in a wooded area, in a green house, or any other area your school deems suitable.
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   Step 2: Ask a teacher to mentor your outdoor classroom project.

   The teacher will know of any school protocols you will need to follow and will be able to facilitate contact with your school's administrators.
   
   A teacher may also have access to funding to help your outdoor classroom get started. , Along with researching outdoor classrooms, you should begin researching basic building techniques. ,,,,,, This is wear all your research pays off.
   
   Grab some friends, some tools, and get going. , The outdoor classroom needs to be treated as any other classroom in your school.
   
   Constant upkeep will allow generations of students to learn in it.
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   Step 3: Begin researching outdoor classrooms.

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   Step 4: Determine your classroom's site.

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   Step 5: Decide on how you want the classroom to look and what items you want in it.

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   Step 6: Create a list of building materials that you’ll need and begin brainstorming ways you can gather funds to purchase the materials.

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   Step 7: Begin to collect funds and seek donations from your local community.

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   Step 8: Design a building plan and strategy.

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   Step 9: Build.

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    Step 10: Maintain the outdoor classroom once it's built.

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