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Grades
3-6
1
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2
Hours

Local Field Guides

Outdoors
Science
Students explore the plant and animal species where they live and design their own field guide to teach others about the species in this habitat.

Concepts at a Glance

  • Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to survive.
  • Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. 
  • Build connections to local species and environment and begin to understand the interconnectedness of species in your local area.

Curriculum Connections

Grade 3 Science:

Biodiversity in the local environment 

Grade 4 Science:

Big Ideas: All living things sense and respond to their environment. 

Grade 5 Science:

First Peoples concepts of interconnectedness in the environment

Language Arts 3-6:

Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy

Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.

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