The basic schoolyard exploration can guide student-led observation, writing, and reflection. Any outdoor space in your school will work. A shaded area under a tree, a courtyard, a grassy area, or a specific outdoor classroom.
Grade levels: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Biology 1, Biology 2, Environmental Science, Ecology , Scientific Research
Topics: Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Science Practices
Languages: English, Spanish
Interdisciplinary: Yes
Disciplinary Core Idea
The basic schoolyard exploration can guide student-led observation, writing, and reflection. Any outdoor space in your school will work. A shaded area under a tree, a courtyard, a grassy area, or a specific outdoor classroom.