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WV Department of Education Content Standards

Below is a list of our current program offerings in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM), History, and Outdoor Education. The applicable West Virginia Department of Education Content Standards are listed with grade levels that may participate in each program.

To make a reservation, contact WVU Jackson’s Mill Group Reservations at 304-269-5100.

STEAM Program Content Standards

Here's the Scoop: Trash Collectors

Grades K-2: S.K-2.ETS.1, S.K-2.ETS.2, S.K-2.ETS.3

The Sky's the Limit

Grades 3-5: S.3-5.ETS.1, S.3-5.ETS.2, S.3-5.ETS.3

Sphero Coding

Grades 6-8: S.6-8.ETS.2, S.6-8.ETS.3, CS.6-8.11, CS.6-8.12

Prosthetic Hand Design

Grades 9-12: S.HS.ETS.2, S.HS.ETS.3

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History Program Content Standards

Gristmill

Grades K-2: SS.K.16, SS.K.17, SS.K.22, SS.1.20, SS.1.23, SS.2.21
Grades 3-5: SS.3.21, SS.4.9, SS.4.13, SS.4.17, SS.4.18, SS.5.20
Grades 6-8: SS.7.5, SS.7.6, SS.7.14, SS.8.20, SS.8.21, SS.8.22
Grades 9-12: SS.US.5, SS.US.18, SS.US.20, SS.US.21, SS.USC.22, SS.USC.23

Blacksmith

Grades K-2: SS.K.16, SS.K.22, SS.1.20, SS.1.23, SS.2.21
Grades 3-5: SS.3.21, SS.4.9, SS.4.13, SS.4.17, SS.4.18, SS.5.20
Grades 6-8: SS.7.5, SS.7.6, SS.7.14, SS.8.20, SS.8.21, SS.8.22
Grades 9-12: SS.CS.23, SS.US.5, SS.US.18, SS.US.20, SS.US.21, SS.USC.22, SS.USC.23

Candle Dipping

Grades K-2: SS.K.16, SS.K.22, SS.1.20, SS.1.23, SS.2.21
Grades 3-5: SS.3.21, SS.4.9, SS.4.13, SS.4.17, SS.4.18, SS.5.20
Grades 6-8: SS.7.5, SS.7.6, SS.7.14, SS.8.20, SS.8.21, SS.8.22
Grades 9-12: SS.US.5, SS.US.18, SS.US.20, SS.US.21, SS.USC.22, SS.USC.23

Rope Making

Grades K-2: SS.K.16, SS.K.22, SS.1.20, SS.1.23, SS.2.21
Grades 3-5: SS.3.21, SS.4.9, SS.4.13, SS.4.17, SS.4.18, SS.5.20
Grades 6-8: SS.7.5, SS.7.6, SS.7.14, SS.8.20, SS.8.21, SS.8.22
Grades 9-12: SS.US.5, SS.US.18, SS.US.20, SS.US.21, SS.USC.22, SS.USC.23

Food-ways/Butter Making

Grades K-2: SS.K.16, SS.K.22, SS.1.20, SS.1.23, SS.2.21
Grades 3-5: SS.3.21, SS.4.9, SS.4.13, SS.4.17, SS.4.18, SS.5.20
Grades 6-8: SS.7.5, SS.7.6, SS.7.14, SS.8.20, SS.8.21, SS.8.22
Grades 9-12: SS.US.5, SS.US.18, SS.US.20, SS.US.21, SS.USC.22, SS.USC.23

Paper Marbling

Grades K-2: SS.K.16, SS.K.22, SS.1.20, SS.1.25, SS.2.20, SS.2.21
Grades 3-5: SS.4.17, SS.4.18, SS.5.20
Grades 6-8: SS.7.6
Grades 9-12: SS.US.18

Toys and Games

Grades K-2: SS.K.16, SS.K.22, SS.K.20, SS.K.25, SS.2.20, SS.2.21
Grades 3-5: SS.3.21, SS.4.17, SS.5.20
Grades 6-8:
Grades 9-12: SS.US.18

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Outdoor Education And Recreation Content Standards

Nature Sculptures

Grades K-2: VA.K-2.1-3
Grades 3-5: VA.3-5.1-3
Grades 6-8: VA.6-8.3-4

Nature Alphabet

Grades K-2: VA.K-2.1-3
Grades 3-5: VA.3-5.1-3

Nature Faces

Grades K-2: VA.K-2.1-3, S.2.GS.3
Grades 3-5: VA.3-5.1-3
Grades 6-8: VA.6-8.3-4

Shadow Tag

Grades K-2: S.K.GS.7, S.1.GS.8, WE.2.20
Grades 3-5: WE.3.23, WE.4.20, S.5.GS.13
Grades 6-8: WE.6.51, WE.7.39-40, WE.8.38-39
Grades 9-12: PE.1-3

Shadow Sidewalk Chalk Art

Grades K-2: S.K.GS.7, S.1.GS.8, VA.K-2.6, VA.K-2.9
Grades 3-5: VA.3-5.5-6, VA.3-5.9-10, S.5.GS.13
Grades 6-8: VA.6-8.5, VA.6-8.9-10
Grades 9-12: VA.HS1.1-2

Human Sundial

Grades K-2: S.K.GS.7, S.1.GS.8, S.K-2.ETS.2
Grades 3-5: A.M.3.22, A.M.4.5, S.5.GS.13
Grades 6-8: A.S.6.14, A.M.7.22, A.S.11-12
Grades 9-12: A.M.1HS.32, A.M.2HS.12, A.M.3HS.1-3, A.M.TMS.37

Bug Art

Grades K-2: VA.K-2.1-3
Grades 3-5: VA.3-5.1-3, S.5.GS.3
Grades 6-8: S.6-8.ETS.3

Rainbow Rainy Day Art

Grades K-2: VA.K-2.9
Grades 3-5: VA.3-5.9-10
Grades 6-8: VA.6-8.9

Stick Maze

Grades 3-5: S.3-5.ETS.1
Grades 6-8: S.6-8.ETS.2
Grades 9-12: DSS.9-12.6-7

Disc Golf

Grades 3-5: WE.3.19, WE.4.16, WE.5.18
Grades 6-8: WE.6.42, WE.6.44-45, WE.7.39-40, WE.7.42, WE.8.39, WE.8.41
Grades 9-12: PE.1-2

Hug A Tree

Grades 6-8: S.6-8.L.13
Grades 9-12: S.9-10.L.13, S.11-12.L.13

Nature Weaving

Grades 6-8: VA.6-8.1-3
Grades 9-12: VA.HS1.4-5

Knot Tying

Grades 6-8: A.S.6.10, A.S.7.11, A.S.8.10
Grades 9-12: PE.1

Nature Walk

Grades K-2: S.K.GS.3, S.K.GS.6, S.1.GS.7, S.2.GS.1
Grades 3-5: S.3.GS.8, S.4.GS.9, WE.5.4
Grades 6-8: S.6.LS.1, S.7.ESS.7, S.8.LS.9
Grades 9-12: S.HS.ENV.20, S.10.LS.24

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Grades K-2: S.K.GS.3, S.K.GS.6, S.1.GS.7, S.2.GS.5
Grades 3-5: S.3.GS.7, S.4.GS.12, S.5.GS.6
Grades 6-8: S.6.LS.1, S.7.ESS.7, S.8.LS.6
Grades 9-12: S.HS.ENV.9-11, S.10.LS.24

Low Ropes Course

Grades 6-8: WE.6.52-54, WE.7.51-53, WE.8.51-53
Grades 9-12: PE.16-19

Rock Wall

Grades 3-5: WE.3.30, WE.4.23-24, WE.5.25-26
Grades 6-8: WE.6.46-47, WE.7.39-40, WE.7.42, WE.8.39, WE.8.41
Grades 9-12: PE.2.16

Bike Safety/Mountain Biking

Grades K-2: WE.K.8, WE.1.7, WE.2.8
Grades 3-5: WE.3.7, WE.4.12, WE.5.29
Grades 6-8: WE.6.42, WE.6.44-45, WE.7.39-40, WE.7.42, WE.8.39, WE.8.41
Grades 9-12: PE.2.16

Leaf/Tree ID

Grades 3-5: S.3.GS.10-12, S.4.GS.9, S.5.GS.3
Grades 6-8: S.6.LS.7, A.S.7.11, S.8.LS.2
Grades 9-12: S.HS.ENV.10-11, S.10.LS.24

Parachute Activities

Grades K-2: WE.K.21, WE.1.23, WE.2.23
Grades 3-5: S.3.GS.1, S.3.GS.2, WE.3.33, WE.4.30-33, WE.5.37-40

Raccoon Circle Team Building

Grades K-2: WE.K.30, WE.1.28, WE.2.23
Grades 3-5: S.3.GS.1, S.3.GS.2, WE.3.33, WE.4.30-33, WE.5.37-40
Grades 6-8: WE.6.20, SD.6.52-54, WE.7.51-53, WE.8.51-53
Grades 9-12: PE.17-19

Canoe/Kayak

Grades 6-8: WE.6.45, WE.7.42, WE.8.43
Grades 9-12: PE.1-2

Fishing

Grades 3-5: DSS.3-5.7
Grades 6-8: A.S.6.4, A.S.7.10, A.S.8.4
Grades 9-12: A.K.9.8-9, A.S.10.5-7, PE.1-2

Leave No Trace Ethics

Grades K-2: S.K.GS.6, S.K-2.ETS.1
Grades 3-5: S.3.GS.7, S.4.GS.9, S.5.GS.10
Grades 6-8: S.6.ESS.7, S.7.ESS.7, S.8.ESS.1
Grades 9-12: S.HS.ENV.9, S.10.LS.13

West Virginia Forest History

Grades 3-5: S.3.GS.7-8, S.4.GS.12, S.5.GS.10
Grades 6-8: S.6-8.ETS.1, S.7.ESS.7, S.8.ESS.1
Grades 9-12: S.HS.ENV.6, S.10.LS.14, S.10.LS.24
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Youth Education

  • STEAM Programs
  • Outdoor Education
  • History Education

Recreation

  • ATV Safety
  • Leave No Trace
  • Swimming
  • Disc-Golf
  • Rock Wall

Historic Area

  • Historic Buildings
  • Group Tours
  • Special Events
  • Educational Opportunities

Facilities

  • Meeting Rooms
  • Dining
  • Other Facilities

Lodging

  • Suites
  • Lodge Rooms
  • Private Rooms
  • Cottages

Weddings & Receptions

Wedding Reception Packages
  • Bronze Package
  • Silver Package
  • Gold Package
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