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Discuss states of matter, chemical reactions, materials, products and examples. Students search for examples of each state of matter and chemical reactions in the natural area. Wrap-up: what reactions are happening and why are they important?
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Discuss ecosystems, food webs, microhabitats and interactions in the schoolyard. Students investigate their schoolyard ecosystem by completing the worksheet. Wrap-up: what is our role in this ecosystem?
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Students must find, measure and draw different geometric shapes found in the classroom or naturally occurring in the schoolyard. Wrap up: Discuss students’ findings with the class.
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Students estimate and measure objects in the natural area using the most appropriate units. Wrap up: discuss students’ answers and which unit of measurement was most appropriate.
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Students explore and answer questions about plants, animals, and the natural area around them. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. Why is it important to protect our natural areas?
