Fifth graders participate in activities during a visit to Central Park. In this urban life instructional activity, 5th graders visit Central Park where they explore pond dipping, stream chemistry, and play a native plant Bingo game.

Kinesthetic activities simulate animal activity as the seasons progress in a lesson that introduces climate change to primary pupils. The kids role-play maple trees collecting what they need to survive, but as each year comes...

Students recognize the characteristics of a rural area. They analyze land use to determine whether the map is of a rural (country) area or an urban (city) area.

Students visit the park to observe signs of spring in the forest and pond environments.  In this field trip lesson, students explore the park for various items

Learners investigate live insects. In this insects and spiders lesson, students work in groups to explore the outdoors and capture insects. Learners observe, discuss and record information about the insects they discover. Students...

Students explore winter adaptations and glare. In this winter weather lesson, students discuss the season of winter and how animals and plants adapt to the changing weather. Students discuss the glare off snow and make goggles for their...