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  • Discuss colours and nature. Predict rare and common ones. Outside students find and draw natural items for each colour. Wrap-up: rare and common colours, natural vs. manmade, etc.

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  • Students explore the schoolyard to find and compare objects listed. Students then solve basic math equations. Wrap up: Review answers. Would the numbers change with the different seasons?

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  • Discuss crime scene investigation: observations, evidence, reports. Students investigate a “crime” in the natural area and complete the CSI Report. Wrap-up: share solutions and evidence to support.

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  • Let’s grow together! Learn to grow food and donate extra locally with the Grow & Give Modern Victory Garden Project. The resources offered are designed to help you grow your own food this year and beyond.

    You got this, Colorado!* Colorado State University Extension & Master Gardeners are here to help every step of the way. 

    Learn more about the history of victory gardens. 

    Fun for all ages

    *State specific information can be found through state land-grant universities Extension & Master Gardener programs. 



  • Discuss plant parts and their functions: roots, leaves, stem, and flower. Students will dig up a dandelion to observe and fill in the activity sheet. Wrap up: discuss the students’ answers, review the plant parts and functions.

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