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So, come on over and have a seat at the campfire - let's talk about this class.  :)

What will be taught?
Our teaching will vary from week to week, especially as students find their comfort level and begin asking questions.  Generally speaking, we'll focus on allowing learners to ask questions and observe each week as we adventure together.

What topics will you cover?
Life in the Sandhills of Nebraska is always changing:  We'll discuss the weather and why it is how it is, we'll talk about the creatures that we discover along the way - at times we'll stay put and tell stories around the fire, and at others, we'll be up and on the move looking for animal tracks or building tools to use for the next class.  

How is your class structured?
While the class itself will often vary in format, it's very important to me that one aspect of the structure remains the same:  Me.  The Fred Rogers model is essential in my way of teaching in that I strongly believe that learners need to return to a safe and engaging learning environment each time in order to invest, and once they do... they'll learn.  An essential part of this is having a central figure who greets them all the same way each day, puts on his ranch coat, and then goes out to adventure with them all.  In the end, he bids them all a fond farewell, and leaves them excited to come back for more.

How much will learners get to interact?
Ideally, everyone will be able to interact during each class period.  Questions and answers are the heart of an adventure like this one.