How well do you know your neighbourhood? In this activity, students go on an adventure in the schoolyard or around the neighbourhood to collect a predetermined list of items.
Before handing out the materials, make sure you have established boundaries with the students. If you are going around the block or neighbourhood, you may want to get an adult helper or older student leaders to come along.
List common organisms found in local neighbourhoods and describe how we can use our senses to observe these organisms.
Per student:
1 exploration list
1 pencil
1 collection bag
Preparation:
Make a lists of natural objects that can be found in your schoolyard or neighbourhood. Use the provided list, search the internet for lists, and for younger students, use pictures of the items they need to collect.
Consider the following items to help you create your own list.
Sample Urban Exploration List
Find:
Activity:
Project Wild | Community Science Inventory Methods PDF
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