Grade 2
In the fall, second graders will study soil, its origins, the role of living things in making it and the importance of living and non-living components of soil. In winter, the students will study temperature and the resulting different states of water. Finally, in the spring, students will discover and compare the habitats of insects. Close observations will be made of insects and their behaviors in the school yard.
Note: All adults who work with children in the Big Backyard program must have a valid CORI . Please click here to fill out a CORI form. CORI checks are good for 3 years. Check with your school office if you have additional questions.
See what volunteers do here.
Pre-walk training at School
It is highly recommended that volunteers attend the pre-walk on-site training at your school which occurs on or very close to the day of the walk. This interactive training will take the parent volunteers along the walk route, explain the overall approach for the particular walk, point out any exciting discoveries along the way and demonstrate any equipment used during the walk.
If you do not know when the training is, look at the signup or contact your Big Backyard team.
View these 15 minute videos to learn an overall approach to guiding children outdoors as well as modeling of the activities on each specific walk.
Helpful Resources to enhance your understanding of the material.
