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Take-a-Hike Unit PlanTake-a-Hike Unit Plan
Publisher
Purdue University
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K - 5th
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Science
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4 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2019
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Take-a-Hike

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  • Lesson 1: Take A Hike for Wildlife
  • Lesson 2: Take A Hike for Wildlife
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Learn about nature and health all in one set of lessons. Individuals use a scavenger hunt to record observations during a nature hike. They then complete activities to categorize their observations and rate the health of the habitat for wildlife conservation. Finally, they consider the health implications of hiking.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

wildlife, nature, walking, healthy habits

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Complete the scavenger hunt in two different locations to compare results
  • Invite a medical profession to speak about the benefits of outdoor activities

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide individuals with clipboards to help record observations

Pros

  • Includes handouts with reflection activities and questions
  • Uses a kinesthetic approach

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RF.K.3.a W.K.8 SL.K.1.a SL.K.2 SL.K.3 SL.K.6 RF.1.3.a W.1.8 SL.1.1.a SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.6 RF.2.3.a W.2.8 SL.2.1.a SL.2.2 SL.2.3 SL.2.6 RF.3.3.a W.3.10 RF.4.3.a W.4.10 SL.4.1.a RF.5.3.a W.5.10 SL.5.1.a 1.MD.C.4 2.MD.D.10 3.MD.B.3

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