The Details

Program Director: Andrew Bloom
Location: Kelleys Island, Ohio
Dates: Monday, June 18 – Saturday, June 23
Contact: fieldschools@pastfoundation.org
Cost: $700 per student if NOT a Kelleys Island Resident
Students: High School

The Challenge

Kelleys Island is rich in natural and cultural history, and PAST Foundation’s Cultural Landscapes summer STEM Bridge Program will guide students through establishing a new informatics system for presenting that heritage to visitors and residents. Participants will differentiate modern and historic uses of the island and map significant features and locations. Through geocaching and mapping, students will develop a QR system for eco-tourism and the basis for future research and tagging on the island. Students will learn to use state-of-the-art technology and modern interpretation systems to create this program. At the end of the week, the public will be invited to pilot the program as the students preview their rubric with an interactive presentation.

The Schedule

Program Format

Days are divided into high/low activities engaging students in field methods and collection followed by identification and geo mapping. Evenings are divided between fieldwork assimilation and enjoyable activities. The final culminating activity is a student led public program that engages the public with presentations and interactive displays.