Brad's Favorite Place in Nature 1a113c

What Is This Video? 4a3q4h

Brad is convinced that, back in the old days, pirates lived in a nearby cave. What will he find when he starts to dig for their hidden treasure?

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  • What do you think you might find if you were to dig for treasure in your yard?
  • Do you know any "awesome, awesome" places in nature? What makes them awesome?
  • Do you also have a favorite place in an indoor location, such as your house or school?

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Digging Around in Nature 38711y

What hidden treasures might you find right beneath your feet? Ask an adult if they know a place where you can carefully dig a few holes in the ground. As you dig, gently place the soil you remove in a pile next to the hole. Do you see roots, stones, or insects? Acorns, seeds, or other plant parts? What else do you see? Try digging and exploring holes in two different places. Compare them. How are the holes different? (Don't forget to fill the hole back in before you leave!) If you can't dig, try turning over a few rocks, bricks, or logs. You might find millipedes, worms, or even salamanders. Write about or draw what you see in your field notebook.

My Favorite Place in Nature 6o612r

What's your favorite place in nature? Write a few sentences about it in your field notebook. Then head outdoors and spend some time in your favorite place. (If you don't already have one, find one!) Notice the plants and animals that live there. Document it with photos or sketches. You might even return to your favorite place at different times of day, or during different seasons, to watch and record how it changes.

Curriculum Topic 6r2r33

habitats

Activity Type 3663v

indoor and outdoor

Standards 3n4s66

Next Generation Science Standards 6i536r

Disciplinary Core Ideas 1c2d2g
Science and Engineering Practices 8235k
Crosscutting Concepts gn57