April Field Trip

Today 21 8th graders headed out on a two part journey. First we visited the BPA substation in Oregon City. Sierra's dad showed us around, talked to us about careers in the electrical field and we got to wear hard hats!

Then, each group drove to a separate library where they were given a scavenger hunt list and an all day bus ticket. They were responsible for earning as many points as they could and returning to school using nothing but public transportation. Each group had a parent chaperone, who could do nothing for them but ensure safety.

Their scavenger hunt list is below.

Portland Scavenger Hunt

 

In any order, complete as many of the following tasks as you can and still be back at school no later than 3:30 p.m. Remember, you are representing our school and yourselves.

 

• 50 pts. Get hard copies of admission paperwork from a college or university
• 10 pts. Get a photo taken of your team at a sculpture more than 5 feet tall. Write down in your log the name of the sculpture and the artist.
• 5 pts. Play in a fountain. Take a picture.
• 50 pts. Buy lunch. It may cost you no more than $7.00 per person and must contain two servings of vegetables. Put your receipts in your log.
• 40 pts. Inquire about a job. Fill out the application and bring it back with you.
• 40 pts. Get brochures and an application for opening a bank account.
• 25pts. Ride the tram from OHSU to the Waterfront.
• 30 pts. Take a picture in front of a memorial. Write down in your log what the memorial is for.
• 25 pts. Make your way to a sporting arena. Take a picture outside the main gates.
• 25 pts. Make your way to a place that would increase knowledge. Take a picture.
• 50 pts. Make your way to a DMV office. Get the forms necessary to apply for a learners permit.
• 50 pts. Pick up a voter registration card.
• 5 pts. Ride an escalator, get photo proof.
• 25 pts. Play at least two moves in a game of chess in Pioneer Courthouse Square.
• 10 pts. Get a picture with a person performing live
• 10 pts. Capture the view of the mountain from the top of the Big Pink.
• 25 pts. Find out how much it takes to ride the Portland Spirit. Bring back a brochure.
• 10 pts. Take a picture of art found in a bus shelter.
• 10 pts. Take a picture of art found at a MAX stop.
• 75 pts. Use a payphone to check in with Mrs. Adams. (971-269-9045)
• 75 pts. Find Mrs. Adams. She is downtown enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and looking for new books to buy in the City of Books.
• 30 pts. Take a picture in front of the airport.
• 30 pts. Take a rubbing or photo of Pi underground. It is located in the only underground MAX station in Portland.