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How many bricks can you count in your hoop? How many full bricks? How many pieces of bricks? Students use a hula hoop to assist them through simple counting questions. Wrap up: What would happen if you changed the size of the hoop?
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Students place a hula hoop on the ground and carefully examine the ground within space. Students examine soil, rocks, plants,insects and general measurements of the space they are investigating. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. Why are each of these elements important to the natural area? How can we help to preserve the natural area at school and elsewhere?
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Have students place a hula hoop in the natural area/garden and draw their answers. Discuss student answers. Each student shares the coolest thing found in his/her hula hoop.
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Students explore the natural area and keep a tally of insects found on the provided list. Wrap up: Which insect was found most? Were any insects listed not found? If so, where might they be found?
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Learn about insects and their adaptations. Ask students to collect or observe 3 insects, draw them, and make notes on their appearance/behavior. Wrap up: compare insect drawings and discuss what certain adaptations might mean for the insect ie: wings, protective armor, stingers, etc.
