Team Observation
In small groups, students work collaboratively to observe and journal about one subject, then share what they learn.
Inquiry, Investigation, and Scientific Thinking
Phenomenon Model
Students observe a natural phenomenon, describe it with a diagram, then make explanations for the mechanism at work.
Landscape Cross Section
Students map shifts in the location of plants or animals across an area, such as the slope of a hill or a transition from shore to pond.
Mapping
Students study patterns in the outdoors by creating maps of vegetation patterns, wildlife evidence, or landscape features.
Questioning Questions
Students observe a natural phenomenon and use scaffolds to ask varied and interesting
questions.
Mysteries and Explanations
Students look for nature mysteries and pose possible explanations for what they find.