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2-Day Investigation of Soil Samples

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Abstract:: This activity is designed for a primary classroom (outdoors & indoors) investigation where students collect and investigate soil samples and describe the soils, looking for similarities and differences. Students develop a method of recording the data colleted and can present the information gathered.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Soil and Land
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Adventures in ABC and 1,2,3

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Abstract:: This activity is an indoor/outdoor activity that incorporates both literacy and scientific observation to make an ABC book based on Antler, Bear, Canoe by Betsy Bowen.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Compare and Contrast Deciduous and Evergreen Trees

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Abstract:: This activity consists of classroom lessons where children observe tree leaves and compare and contrast those leaves leading to an understanding of the terms deciduous and evergreen (and also coniferous). They then use that learning to help them identify the kind of tree based on samples on a chart.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Dissecting Soil

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Abstract:: This activity is a field investigation where students find out what makes up soil.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Soil and Land , Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Dissecting Soil

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Abstract:: This activity is a field investigation where students find out what makes up soil.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Soil and Land , Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Earthworm Hunt: The Search is On!

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Abstract:: This field investigation allows students to collect and observe earthworms using liquid extraction to help develop background knowledge at the start of a new earthworm unit.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Soil and Land
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

First Grade Collecting Leaves with the Book "Leaf Man"

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Abstract:: This activity is takes place in nature and in the classroom. Students are gathering different types of leaves and naming characteristics of each then sorting them by those characteristics. Students then make a picture with leaves and writes 2-3 sentences about their picture using the characteristic words.

Subject:: Humanities, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Garden, Garden, What Do You Do?

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Abstract:: This is a field activity where students explore different types of gardens comparing how they are the same and different.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Plants and Forests
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Going On a Leaf Hunt!

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Abstract:: This activity gives kindergartners the chance to get outside collect, observe and sort leaves. They will also try to differentiate between MN native leaves and non-native leaves to MN.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

How Clouds Are Made

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Abstract:: This activity is a classroom demonstration where students observe how clouds are formed.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

How Do Rocks Compare to Soil?

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Abstract:: This activity is a investigation where students observe soil and rocks, record their similarities and differences, interpret their findings, and are guided to develop a new investigable question.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Soil and Land
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

How Old is That Thing on That Rock?

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Abstract:: This activity is an observational activity where students observe differnt fossils and predict what they are seeing and how old it might be.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Investigating Decomposition: Processes of a Plant

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Abstract:: Students observe the decomposition of a pumpkin under controlled circumstances. These observations are used to take notes and develop questions.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Soil and Land , Plants and Forests , Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Investigating Tree Leaves

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Abstract:: During the leaf activities the students will compare, contrast, classify, categorize, identify attributes, learn art techniques and learn about the importance of trees.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

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Nature's Notebook: National Phenology Network

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Abstract:: Nature's Notebook is a national plant and animal phenology observation project that lets citizen scientists record observations that scientists, educators, policy makers and resource managers can use to understand how plants and animals are responding to climate change and other environmental changes. The project has more than 900,000 entries covering 16,000 individual plants and animals at 5,000 sites.

Subject:: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Secondary, Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Plants and Forests , Animals and Insects
Collection:: USA National Phenology Network

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Opening the World through Journaling: Integrating Art, Science, and Language Arts

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Abstract:: Opening the World through Journaling: Integrating Art, Science, and Language Arts teaches children to become keen observers of the natural world by drawing and writing about the plants and animals in situ. In a set of nested exercises, students use games to gain confidence in drawing and writing as a way to gather information. Later, they employ these skills to put together a field guide, make treasure maps, and to write short stories and poems.

Subject:: Humanities, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Plants and Forests
Collection:: California Native Plant Society

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