Pitch-In!

"Hey, don't wait for a golden invitation around here!

Your goal "on the river" is to learn as much as you can during one short day. You're part of a team looking for the answer to this one question:

Remember the purpose of the day! It's not "wait around until someone tells me what to do". It's "What can I do to get a great education?"

• Your team is responsible for collecting the most accurate data possible at each study site.
  
  
• As a team member, you'll also help to carry and paddle rafts and assist in all gear clean-up.
  
  
• Help your guide and your classmates whenever you can.

Pitch-in and be sure that you can be proud of your contributions all day long. It's a nice feeling to be part of a team.

Here are a few tips that will help you "pitch-in"!

Stay Focused!

Help gather and record observations.

You have a "big question" to answer. Remember the purpose of the day! Well…what is it? Hope you haven't forgotten already! Go ahead, say it!

Your team is responsible for collecting data at each study site. Do your part and then more.

Check the completeness of the data sheet before repacking the science kit. Don't miss a piece of data in the rush to get going!

Volunteer!

Lend a helping hand when it's needed!

When your guide asks for an assistant or needs something done, volunteer!

Finish all the tests at each site, even if you have to volunteer to do an extra test.

If someone notices that an observation is missing from the data sheet, be a "field trip hero" and volunteer to do the extra test.

Be A Team Player!

Remember...you're part of a team!

Do your assigned science test and then check back with the guide. There may be something else that you can help with.

Check around for equipment or clothing that needs packing back into the raft. Lookout for other people's lost belongings!

Pick-up litter - even if someone else left it or left it a long time ago. We're here to help take care of the river!