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Discuss seasons and senses. Worksheet optional – Explain worksheet symbols. Students find and draw signs and circle the sense they used. Wrap-up: location of signs, sense most used, predict summer signs.
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Discuss seasons and senses. Explain worksheet symbols. Students find and draw signs and circle the sense they used. Wrap-up: location of signs, sense most used, predict spring signs.
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Discuss signs of the seasons. Focus on fall. Outside students search for and check off the signs of fall. Wrap-up: share findings, winter predictions, etc.
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Students discuss the signals plants may use to tell them that spring is here and it’s time to start growing. Following this activity students head outside to complete a winter scavenger hunt and discover how plants may change during winter months. Wrap up: discuss students’ answers and seasonal differences.
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Discuss soil contents (nutrients, minerals, bits of leaves, decaying material), origins (erosion, break down of decay, animal waste), importance (feed/anchor plants), types and characteristics. Students examine and describe each type of soil. Outside students find and describe different types of soil. Wrap-up: review soil characteristics and uses.
