For this lesson the teacher/parent chooses a location where students can observe wildlife/nature in a local park. They will go there for a monthly observation of what changes are taking place. Use this lesson plan to guide your instruction but adjust to meet your needs. Free Download but please consider a donation.

3 Page lesson plan for standard WI ELS.C1.C.e Explore outdoors, observing changes over time; describe and ask questions about patterns in natural and built environments.

8.5 x 11 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm) PDF file.

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