Reading the cues from nature can be as much an art as a science. The second installment in a six-part unit on climate teaches learners that environmental and biological events have significance. They first learn the difference between the two with discussion and then use what they learned during a nature hike to identify active events. 

Concepts

the four seasons, climate change, climate, ecosystems

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• After collecting information outside, have individuals put the observations on a note card to sort as a class
• Have the class ask their family members for more examples of sayings about nature they used when they were younger

Classroom Considerations

• Provide clipboards to pupils to make note taking easier while outside

Pros

• Includes necessary handouts and answer keys
• Provides an opportunity to extend the lesson

Cons

• None