Nature Walk
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- Original Source:National 4-H Council
Conditions of Use:None Specified
Description
In this activity, learners take an indoor nature walk and discover various objects that have been brought in from the outdoor environment. In preparation for the activity, an educator, parent or facilitator places different items around a room for learners to discover. Items can include natural objects such as nuts, leaves, feathers, grass, pinecones, rocks, and also items of human use such as crushed soda cans or empty snack bags. Learners examine what they find and make notes about what they see and smell, how they (the learners) feel, and what each item looks like (including sketches). Then the group addresses the topic of "Leave No Trace" as it applies to a real nature walk. This would be a great activity before a field trip to a park, arboretum, or other outdoor environment, and can be done with one learner, a class, or even a large group at a family science event. This activity is based on National Science standards (NS.5-8.6 Personal and Social Perspectives: Populations, Resources & Environments). Less
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 6 to 9
Topics: Earth & Space Science, Structure and Function in Living Things, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Ecology & Ecosystems, Current Science, Earth's Resources, Philosophy, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Life Sciences, Classification
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Resource Type/Classification:
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students