SHRUB Student Survey (pre and post visit)

OMB Control Number:1024-XXXX Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX

SHRUB Post-Visit Student Survey

Teacher’s Name: School Name:

Date:

Dear Student,

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions about your field trip and participation in the Students Helping Restore Unique Biomes (SHRUB) program at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This is not a test and it should take you about 20 minutes to complete this survey.

Please tell us how much you tend to agree or disagree with the following statements

Strongly

Agree

Agree

Neither Agree or Disagree

_Disagree ^Strongly

^Disagree

1. I enjoyed the SHRUB field trips.     

2. I like the way the Rangers presented the program.     

3. I know what a biome is.     

4. I have learned about collecting seeds, transplanting, and caring for native plants.

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5. Since the field trip I have returned to the SHRUB program

park site _{with my family/friends for fun and recreation.} ^{    }

6. I would like to visit more parks and natural areas in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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7. I would recommend this place to my friends and

_family. ^{    }

8. I have learned about Southern California native plants and animals in the SHRUB program.

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9. I want to learn more about other national parks

like Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area .     

10. I have learned about invasive plants and animals

and the impact they have on the local environment.

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Please tell us how much you tend agree or disagree with the following statements

1. Since the field trip, I understand how plant restoration helps the ecosystem more than I did

Strongly

Agree

Agree

Neither Agree or Disagree

_Disagree ^Strongly

^Disagree

before the field trip.

2. The field trip has made me want to learn more about natural science (wildlife, plants, ecology).

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3. The field trip has made me want to do more hiking and other outdoor activities in natural areas.

4. I understand why we should protect natural areas.

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5. I want to help protect natural areas. _{    }

6. I want to explore other natural areas. _{    }

7. I want to volunteer at national parks like _{    }

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

8. I would be interested in working or volunteering for the National Park Service someday.

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9. I have more interest now in nature and ecology

_{than I did before the SHRUB program.} ^{    }

10. I am now more interested in visiting natural areas like parks, and beaches for recreation and fun.

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11. I have told my friends and family what I have

learned in the SHRUB program. ^{    }

Please rate the following SHRUB field trip activities.

(Mark N/A if you did not participate in the activity)

Really Good Good Fair Poor N/A

1. Ranger Presentation – Introduction to the National Park Service & Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

2. Restoration Activity – Set-up plots and collect native plant seeds.

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3.	Ranger Presentation – Introduction to native plants.					
4.	Restoration Activity – Observe and discuss seed dispersal mechanisms, clean seeds and place in					
	containers.
5.	Ranger Presentation – Geology Rocks (geology of the Santa Monica Mountains)					
6.	Restoration Activity – Nursery tour, sow seeds, transplant seedlings.					
7.	Ranger Presentation – Animals of the Santa Monica Mountains.					
8.	Restoration Activity – Planting native plants in their plots.					
9.	Ranger Presentation – Impacts on native plants, wildlife and water cycles by invasive plants.					
10.	Restoration Activity – Learn how to use native plant plot diagrams, identify and label native plants on plot					
	diagram. Weed and mulch plots.
11.	Ranger Presentation – How to conduct a short presentation.					
12.	Restoration Activity – Observe signs of herbivory and add notes to plot diagram. Plant aftercare.					
13.	Interpretive program practice day.					

SHRUB Student Reflections

1. What did you like best about the SHRUB program?

2. What did you like least about the SHRUB program?

3. What would you change about the SHRUB field trips?

4. What do you remember most about your SHRUB field trips?

Now tell us a little about yourself

1. Are you a boy or girl?

 Boy

 Girl

2. How old are you?

 Younger than 10

 10 years old

 11 years old

 12 years old

 13 years old

 Older than 13

3. What grade are you in

_{ 3}rd

_{ 4}th

_{ 5}th

_{ 6}th

4. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

 Yes  No

Please select your race (check as many as apply):

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 Asian

 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

 Black or African American

 White

5. Is English your first language (If Yes, skip to number 7)

 Yes

 No

6. My first language is:

7. I would describe my ability in reading and writing in the English language as:

 Excellent

 Good

 Fair

 Poor

Thank you for completing the survey! Your feedback will help improve the SHRUB program.

You are DONE!

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT ^d d D Ed: This information will be used by park managers to better understand the SHRUB Program at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Responses to this request is voluntary and anonymous. Your name will never be associated with your answers, and all contact information will be destroyed when the data collection is concluded. No action may be taken against you for refusing to supply the information requested. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Burden estimate statement: The public reporting for this form is estimated to average 20 minutes per response. Please direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form to the NPS Information Collection Review Coordinator, National Park Service, 1201 Oakridge Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525.

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SHRUB Post-visit Student Survey