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So Much to See, So Little Time Lesson PlanSo Much to See, So Little Time Lesson Plan
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So Much to See, So Little Time

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How do humans and animals impact the environment? What is land division? Youngsters tape off a 12x12 inch square in an outdoor natural space. They sketch everything they see, then compare their drawings as a class. They will then be asked why each drawing is different. How has each square foot been used, changed, or ruined? An amazing lesson, intended to get kids thinking about the environment.

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critical thinking, contemporary art, the creative process, nature, making observations, sketching

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art analysis, contemporary art, Narrative Writing, critical thinking, creative process, Problem Solving, natural spaces, science
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K - 5th
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Science
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