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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.
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Fall
SoilFall
Students will study soil, its origins, the role of living things in making it and the importance of living and non-living components of soil.
Volunteers are required to read the walk guide and watch a short on-demand training video before the walk to familiarize them with the activities and walk route.
Winter
States of MatterWinter
Students will study temperature and the resulting different states of water.
Volunteers are required to read the walk guide and watch a short on-demand training video before the walk to familiarize them with the activities and walk route.
Spring
Insect DetectivesSpring
Students will discover and compare the habitats of insects. Close observations will be made of insects and their behaviors in the school yard.
Volunteers are required to read the walk guide and watch a short on-demand training video before the walk to familiarize them with the activities and walk route.
For questions or further details, please contact Karen McCarthy, Science Curriculum Coordinator K-5, or Pamela Cohen, District Big Backyard Coordinator.
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