Trail
Standard
Students will observe the native and invasive species that thrive in the Irish Hills. Throughout their exploration, students will engage in a variety of scientific observation techniques. Survival
Students will take on the trail with a survival twist. Guides will present students with a variety of plants and other dangers found in the Irish Hills alongside edible plants and those with other potential uses. Students' knowledge of survival in the wilderness will be both tested and expanded upon along our trail. |
Dichotomous Key
During this lesson students will learn how to identify different flora using dichotomous keys. Students will walk our trail in a group while taking part in a fun identification game! I Spy
Students will go on an "I Spy" adventure along our walking trail. Groups will be challenged to be the first to spy the next stop on the trail. Students must remain engaged and keep their eyes open to the nature surrounding them along the way. |
Benchmarks Covered
5-LS1- 1
Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.
MS-LS4- 4
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.
MS-LS4- 4
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.