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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 erosion, evidence of erosion and causes of erosion. Students search for and describe erosion in the schoolyard. Describe the location of the erosion. Wrap-up: tour the schoolyard. Students share one example for each type of erosion.
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Students estimate and then measure (using number of hands) different objects around the schoolyard. Students compare their estimation to the actual measurement. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. How close were estimations? What other objects do you use to measure with? Discuss different units of measurement.
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Discuss the traditional/current knowledge, customs, and uses of plants (ethnobotany). Provide examples.Students finish stories by filling in the blanks using plants. Wrap up: discuss students’ plant choices and different uses (ie: medicinal, religious, etc.) of the plants chosen.
