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What else is home to you?
Third graders study homes. In this lesson on homes, 3rd graders write a two paragraph essay on another place they feel could be home.
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Plan a Park
Students think about designing and, perhaps, creating their own public park or space. It helps students think about community needs, park design, and civic activism.
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Playing at the Park
In this park coloring activity, students draw a picture of themselves playing at the park with friends in the space provided. They then color the picture.
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Kids Spring Playtime
Students enjoy going outside. In this performing arts lesson, students blow bubbles or fly a kite enjoying the outdoors.
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Places in My Community - Parks, Library, Hospital, School
Students exhibit their knowledge of community. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify areas of their neighborhood and local community by recognizing pictures of various locations, including parks, libraries, hospitals,...
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Yellowstone Park Puzzle
In this Yellowstone Park puzzle, students identify sites, scenes, and animals found in the park. A list of 18 words are given for students to locate.
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The Lorax and Forest Park
Pupils read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and identify situations where there is a risk to the community. During a class discussion, students predict types of liter they will find in a park. Pupils take a field trip to the park to collect...
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Author Study: Barbara Park
Students examine the life and books of author Barbara Park. They read her interviews and examine her Junie B. Jones series.
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Hagerman GIS Questions
Students examine maps and pictures to identify specific geographic information. In addition, they explore data tables and GIS data to identify fossil beds and vegetation. Students explore the correlations between soil type, vegetation,...
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People and Parks in the U.S.A.
Fifth graders explore the National Parks in the United States. After locating specified states, 5th graders predict which states have the most National Parks. Given the population of each state, students determine the average acre per...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Slow Children at Play
This poem shares the scene of children coming inside after playing outside.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.
Other
Ipanema.com: Rio De Janiero Parks and Top Sights
Resource presents information about the national parks in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Other
Stadtplan: Frankfurt Am Main
Stadtplan.net provides a zoomable map of Frankfurt, as well as maps of the state of Hessen (Hesse) and Deutschland. In addition to the local map of streets, there is other city info, including links to events such as rock and other...
Other
Paradise Wildlife Park, England
This is the homepage of Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, England. There is information about the park as well as pictures of the animals.
Other
Port Lympne, England Wild Animal Park
This is the combined homepage of Howletts and Port Lympne. Howletts is near Canterbury, England and Port Lympne is near Lympne, England. There is information about the facilities and the animals. There are live webcams and an awesome...
Other
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
This is the homepage for the Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens in Filby, England. There is some general information about Thrigby Hall as well as the animals. This webpage is also available in German, French, and Dutch.
Other
Hud Kids: Field Trip to the Park
In this trip to the park, several different areas can be chosen (nature trail, visitor center, etc.). Once an area of concentration has been chosen, the various objects in the park are linked to provide specific information.
Other
India travel.com: Bandipur National Park
This site gives a brief description of the Bandipur National Park. It gives info about wildlife of the area.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Introduction to Maps
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are expected to: explain the purpose of a map; identify and use a compass rose; use a grid to locate objects on maps; and use a map key. Activities are hands-on with students manipulating...