Nature Explorers
The Power of Observation
The Big Idea: Exploring the natural world may help us find our place in it.
Learning Lens: Observation, Change, water, weather, animals (including humans), plants, the earth, the sky, the seasons
Potential Roles and Actions: Stewardship, Conservation, Scientific Investigation, Career Connections
Safety Rules Exploring Nature:
We keep ourselves safe.
We keep each other safe.
We keep our things safe.
Tigers R.O.A.R.!
(Responsible, Observant, Always Kind, Respectful)
Resources:
Guide to Nature Journaling (blm.gov)
How to Start Nature Journaling with Kids - Nature Inspired Learning
How To Make A Fairy Garden | DIY Kids' Projects - YouTube
8 Fall Nature Experiences to Enjoy
Exploring Nature with Children: Our Favorite Fall Activities - Childhood By Nature
The ultimate guide to fun winter nature study ideas - Julie Naturally
Signs of Spring Nature Walk for Kids (+ Free Printables) – Backwoods Mama
How to save the planet: a guide for kids! - National Geographic Kids (natgeokids.com)
Educators and Parents | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
Follow the Water | Water in Time | PBS
Follow the Water | Green Lawns Before Too Long | PBS
https://poudreheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/Poudre_Investigators_vEnglish_PRINT.pdf
Bird Seed Outdoor ornaments:
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1-85wKBVRo&t=1s
-https://momwifebusylife.com/gelatin-bird-feeder
4th Graders - find out how to get a free pass to our National Parks = Every Kid Outdoors Program Provides Fourth Grade Students with Free Entrance to Public Lands - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Exploring Arthopods and their life cycles (9/2023):
Pink Spotted Ladybug Larva 9/18/23
https://www.learnaboutnature.com/insects/ladybug/pink-ladybug/
Pink Spotted Ladybug Pupa 9/27/23
Pink Spotted Ladybug Beetles (released)
10/4/23
Painted Lady Caterpillars 9/18/23
https://www.butterflyidentification.com/painted-lady.htm
Painted Lady Chrysalis 9/27/23
Painted Lady Butterflies 10/4/23 (released)
Harvester Ants 9/18/23
https://webdoc.agsci.colostate.edu/bspm/arthropodsofcolorado/Harvester-Ants.pdf
Harvester Ants 9/27/23
Harvester Ants 10/4/23 (released)
We built Arthropod Huts (Just in time... before the first snow!) 10/25/23
November 13-15:
We created games made only of items we found in nature. Very creative!