Web Designers (Co-written with Julie Travaglini, Allegheny Land Trust) Elaborate/Apply
Students will explore various types of spider webs and learn how math plays a part in spider web design and effectiveness.
Unit 2
Topic 2B
In the [Alligator] Weeds Elaborate/Apply
Students will learn how introduced non-native species can affect the populations of native species in the competitive game of survival.
Topic 5C
Unit 5
Does This Belong Here? Explore
The students will discuss differences between native and non-native species and how an ecosystem can be harmed or benefit from them.
Topic 5C
Unit 5
It’s All Connected! (An ecosystem simulation from Halton Children’s Water Festival) Elaborate/Apply
Students will play the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers to simulate how a food chain works to maintain energy in an ecosystem.
Topic 5B
Unit 5
Who Lives Here? A Schoolyard Ecosystem Explore
The students will observe, characterize, and research different ecosystems to learn how each support different species.
Topic 5A
Unit 5
Recipe for an Ecosystem (adapted from The ABCs of Ecology) Engage
The students will observe, identify, and define the components of an ecosystem using the classroom and outdoor study area.
Topic 5A
Unit 5
Weather Trackers Explore
Students will learn about the tools used in measuring weather, make observations about the weather using an outdoor weather station, and analyze data to draw conclusions.
Topic 4A
Unit 4
Ready, Set, GROW! (adapted from Project Learning Tree’s Every Tree for Itself) Elaborate/Apply
Students interpret the different effects an environment can have on a growing plant with this fun and slightly competitive game - while learning about competing for resources.
Topic 3B
Unit 3
A Tree Like Me Elaborate/Apply
Students will compare human life cycles to plant life cycles and identify the various roles that a plant plays in its habitat during its life.
Topic 3B
Unit 3
Advanced Bird Study
Students will study the birds of their school yard and birds across the country to learn more about their adaptations to their habitats.
Unit 2
Topic 2B
What Am I? Elaborate/Apply
Students will collect and analyze data comparing characteristics of familiar animals to learn how to classify them into groups.
Topic 2A
Unit 2
Habitat Connections Engage
Students will become familiar with each other and their local habitat.
Unit 1
Topic 1B
What’s Alive? Engage
The students will observe an indoor and outdoor location to compare and contrast the living and non-living things they find there.
