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- SciGirls Scientific Inquiry Process (.pdf)
- Citizen Science Resources (.pdf)
- National Standards (.pdf)
- Season Seeking Journal Pages (.pdf)
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- Flower Power - Mentor Moment (.mp4)
- Flower Power - Data Collection (.mp4)
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- Flower Power - Analyze Data (.mp4)
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It's a time of change. A hands-on activity engages young scientists in a lesson highlighting the change of seasons. They brainstorm indicators of season changes in nature and then look for them. Next, they record observations in a field notebook and share their findings with the group.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite a local botanist to speak about area phenology
- Repeat the lesson during each change of season and compare and contrast observations
Classroom Considerations
- Provide individuals with magnifying glasses and binoculars to use while exploring nature
Pros
- Adds social and emotional teaching tips
- Includes all necessary handouts
Cons
- None