1 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. challenge     B. custom       C. tasked     D. control                 E. potential       F. tailored G. test             H. engage       I. lead          J. interconnected       K. cycle

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Field trips are a fun and exciting opportunity for students to investigate our outdoor classroom. Catamount Institute offers pre-designed or     1     field trips that encourage and inspire students to explore our region’s local natural areas. Our     2     curriculum supports classroom learning and a memory-filled experience with your class. See below for pre-designed field trip descriptions!

Pricing for field trips begins at $5 an hour / per student (minimum 25 students)

Teen Leadership

The great outdoors is an ideal location to     3     one’s leadership and teamwork abilities. Students will     4     in a series of activities that will improve their leadership, communication and team-building skills. Get out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and have fun with us by signing up for our leadership and team development course!

Season: All seasons
H2 Woah

Explore the water systems of the Pikes Peak Region! Learn about Colorado Springs’ unique water systems and how to     5     water quality, and learn what we can do to protect our water sources. Students will explore how our global water system and the water     6     affects and is affected by the patterns and systems of the world. Students will be     7     with the challenge of trying to find solutions to     8     and current issues, will develop an increased understanding of how humans and nature are connected, and will leave our course with the knowledge they need to help the cities of our world grow sustainably.

Season: Fall, Spring, Summer
Eco Heroes

Tree-filled slopes, high alpine ecosystems and the interface of wildlife and urban areas are just a few of the places and topics you will get to explore over the course of this ecological conservation field trip. Explore Sondermann Park or other local areas to learn about the ways in which humans and nature are     9    . Students will discuss ways to make wildfires less serious, why erosion     10     is important, and the role that is being played by the different types of flora and fauna in our backyards. Students will use hands-on tools such as binoculars to get a closer look at their surroundings.

Season: All seasons