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Students use this activity sheet to guide them through estimating tree height. Wrap up: Compare tree heights, find the tallest/shortest trees in the schoolyard, etc.
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Students explore the natural area, first estimating and then calculating the correct answer to each of the questions. Questions include measurement, timing, and counting. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. Who was the closest in their estimation?
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Discuss the traditional/current knowledge, customs, and uses of plants (ethnobotany). Students choose 3 plants to draw and discuss what the uses of each plant may be. Wrap up: discuss students’ plant choices and different uses (ie: medicinal, religious, etc.) of the plants chosen.
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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.
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Discuss seasons. Focus on fall. Predict what we will find outside. Define lobe, gall and sap. Discuss potential animal signs. Outside students check-off the fall clues they find. Students draw a fallen leaf and something that has been eaten. They answer the corresponding questions. Wrap-up: findings, answers to questions, winter predictions, etc.
