Hosting a NatureBlitz
Nature-based learning activities in the schoolyard
Posts tagged ‘habitat’
Apr 30
Apr 30
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Science
A multidisciplinary outdoor habitat study for grades 3-6. Native elders help students develop new perspectives on nature, learn about medicine wheels, and use their new knowledge to create a habitat wheel
Apr 6
Analyzing Wildlife Habitat with Google Earth
Three classroom lessons for Grades 5-6 that use this free and readily available remote-sensing software can help students learn to recognize the characteristics of good wildlife habitat, monitor changes in land use over time and develop a big-picture understanding of the need for effective conservation strategies.
Apr 1
Habitat House Hunt
In this activity for Grades 5-8, students play real estate agents who must find suitable homes for their urban animal clients. It is a fun way for students to learn about the importance of preserving wildlife habitats.
Mar 31
Mar 31
Discovering Lake Management: Getting Students’ Feet Wet
Teaching about lake management is an exciting way of getting students interested in the environment. In this unit, hands-on investigations of habitat resources, water quality and algae enable students to assess the health of a local lake and debate the options for its long-term management.
