Here Comes Winter
Students share ideas on animal preparations for winter using fur and feathers and themselves. Next, they’ll follow animal tracks on a make-believe snowfield before heading outside to find the real thing!
For grades Pre-K – 2 for a 90 minute outdoor lesson
Winter Challenges & Snowshoeing
The lesson begins with an indoor discussion of animal habitats and winter survival adaptations. Outdoors, the students search for animal signs and tracks. When weather permits, students wear snowshoes and learn basic snowshoeing techniques. Note that lesson content is modified based on the age of the students.
Grades 3-7 for a 2 hour outdoor lesson