Oh Moose

*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview Animals need food, water, and shelter to survive. Objectives Students will be able to name three habitat necessities for animal survival: food, water, and shelter. Students will understand that there will be fewer animals when there are fewer habitat resources. Students (grade 4-6) will understand the concept of carrying capacity. Grade … Read more

Microhike

Lesson Overview You can find living things of all sizes if you look closely. Objectives Students will build a miniature nature trail to highlight interesting living organisms. Students will understand that shelter space, air, and water are essential to living organisms of all sizes. They will understand that plants need sunlight and animals need food. … Read more

Meet A Tree

Lesson Overview It is important to use all of your senses when observing the natural world. Objectives   Students will use senses other than sight to observe and recognize a tree. Students will become familiar with differences and similarities between trees. Students will compare the diversity of trees in different habitats. Grade Level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Subject: Life … Read more

Local Plant Studies

Lesson Overview It is important to use all of your senses when observing the natural world. Observing plant structures can help us to understand how plants function and survive in a habitat. Objectives Students will use all of their senses to observe and describe leafy plants. Students will describe how plant structures support the plant … Read more

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