FOSS Kit and Project WILD, WET and Learning Tree CorrelationKindergarten

ANIMALS TWO BY TWO:

Guide/Activity Page/Number

Description Notes

Everybody Needs a HomeProject WILD

p32 Students draw pictures of homes and compare their needs with those of other animals.

Trees as HabitatsProject Learning Tree

#22 Students explore how trees are habitats for many animals Under Cover has coloring page that goes well

Under CoverNature Scope

P40 Description of the animals that use trees as habitats. Goes well with Trees as Habitats

Picture This!Project Learning Tree

#6 Students learn about the diversity of life on earth by looking at different plants and animals from around the world.

Wild Life is Everywhere!Project WILD

p.20 Students search their environment for evidence of wildlife.

Schoolyard SafariProject Learning Tree

#46 Students go on a safari to explore the school yard, while looking for signs of animals living there.

Activity in 1st grade as well for insects

A Walk in the WoodsNature Scope

p. 38 Students listen to a poem about the animals in Washington Forests. Great listening practice

Seeing is BelievingProject WILD

p.116 Students use kaleidoscopes, binoculars or telescopes and fish-eye mirrors: and imagine what animals might have such vision.

Surprise TerrariumProject WILD

p118 Students observe a live animal that uses camouflage techniques. Goes well with Birds and Worms

Birds and WormsProject Learning Tree

#25 Students discover the value of protective coloration as they pretend to be birds in search of colored worms or bugs.

Goes well with surprise terrarium

Kindergarten FOSS/PW, PLT, WET Page 2

WOODName that TreeProject Learning Tree

#68 Students learn to identify trees. Adapt to identify trees that supply the wood in the kit or other woods brought in

To Be a TreeProject Learning Tree

#63 Students create a tree costume showing the parts of the tree.

Tree TreasuresProject Learning Tree

#12 Students become A tree-tectives to identify, categorize, and determine if tree products are recyclable or reusable.

PAPER

Talking Trash, NOT!Project Learning Tree

#37 Students look at their own trash and find ways to cut down on waste. Focus on paper trash

Reduce, Reuse, RecycleProject Learning Tree

#83 Students set up a program for reusing, recycling, and reducing consumption of resources at school.

Focus on reusing, reducing, recycling paper-lesson too involved for kindergarten

Make Your Own PaperProject Learning Tree

#51 Students investigate the papermaking process by trying it themselves. Similar to kit but has some more background

Kindergarten FOSS/PW, PLT, WET Page 3

BooksAnimalsAnimal Fact/Animal Fable, by Seymour SimonOne Small Square Backyard by Donald M. SilverAnimal Tracks by Arthur DorrosHave You Seen Birds? By Joanne OppenheimIn the Woods: Who's Been Here? By Lindsay Barrett GeorgeCounting on the Woods, by George Ella Lyon and Ann OlsenNumber Parade, by Jakki Wood

WoodA Tree is Growing by Arthur Dorros

Eyewitness Books: Tree

FOSS Connections with PLT, WILD, and WET

INSECTS1st Grade

Ants on a TwigProject WILD

p10 Students go outside to observe and demonstrate ant behavior and then compare this behavior to humans.

Have students observe shorter time.

Grasshopper GravityProject WILD

p16 Students observe, handle and describe live grasshoppers or crickets. Seasonal availability of crickets and/or grasshoppers. Crickets available pet stores

Wildlife is EverywhereProject Wild

p20 Students search their environment for evidence of wildlife. Look for evidence of insects. Also makes students think about increasing wildlifeIn K binder for animals

Schoolyard SafariProject Learning Tree

#46 Students go on a safari to explore the school yard, while looking for signs of animals living there.

Combine with wildlife is everywhere. Insects best before Oct 20 or after April 1In K binder for animals

Are You Me?Aquatic Project WILD

p14 Using picture cards, students match pairs of juvenile and adult aquatic animals.

Fallen LogProject Learning Tree

#23 Students examine a fallen log and learn about decomposition. Students then could categorize which animals are insects.

At 1st grade-do as whole class. Great questions. Magic School Bus: The Rot Squad Handout for fallen log observation. Use white sheet and magnifying glasses to aid observation-goes with ST Shrew

The Forest of ST ShrewProject Learning Tree

#8 Students listen to a story about the various creatures in the forest. Good activity. Nice tie to writing

Are Vacant Lots VacantProject Learning Tree

#47 Students examine a vacant lot or area they think has very little wildlife to discover insect home

Good activity after "The Forest of ST Shrew"

Peppermint BeetleProject Learning Tree

#3 Students search for the peppermint beetle using their sense of smell. Good activity to discuss insects and the senses

Birds and WormsProject Learning Tree

#25 Game where students learn about camouflage Use insects instead of worms. Several books on insect camouflage. Where's That Insect? By Brenner and Chardiet. Backyard Insects by Selsam and Goor In K binder for animals

Bug Houses-handout Create bug houses to catch insects Insects best before Oct 20 or after April 1

AIR AND WEATHER1st grade

House of SeasonsProject WET

p155 By constructing a collage, students observe the role of water in each of the seasons.

Field, Forest, and Stream-Hi Low variationProject Learning Tree

#48 Students go outside and look for the warmest spot and coolest spot. Then they look for the windiest spot and the calmest spot

Hi Low variation similar to what is done in kit-may want to use questions

Stormy Weather-adaptWild

p 26 Students go on a simulated trip experiencing all sorts of weather Great simulated field trip

Charting Diversity-adaptProject Learning Tree

#10 Students chart how plants and animals are adapted for survival in different types of climate

Need to adapt for 1st grade

Habitat Pen Pals-adaptProject Learning Tree

#7 Students write, draw pictures, or create dioramas sharing what needs they have as a particular animal

Need to adapt for 1st grade

Poetic Precipitation( K-2 option)Project WET

p 182 Students create pictures to go with weather poems

The Thunderstorm (part 1)Project WET

p 196 Students simulate the sounds of a thunderstorm through an aerobics activity and generate precipitation maps through a mock monitoring network.

Great noises same as Tropical tree house-the simulated rain is too old

Bursting BudsProject Learning Tree

#65 Students find answers to questions about where leaves come from by observing tree buds through the year.

Signs of Fall (part A)Project Learning Tree #78 Students take a walk to observe the changes to trees in the fall.

What Bear Goes Where?WILD

P 98 Students identify 3 bears and their adaptations to their environment Fits in well because they do bears in first grade

Solids and LiquidsWater in Motion-K-2 optionProject WET

P450 Students set water into motion by doing various activities at a water table Water table

Water WriteProject WET

P457 Water yarn-using water words on a piece of yarn students create a story-other variations of story starters.

Create a word wall

Water MatchProject WET

P50 Students match up pairs of water picture cards and in the process learn to distinguish the 3 states of water-solid, liquid and gas

Good lesson having students identify liquid to solid

Rainy Day Hike-K-2 option adaptationProject WET

P186 Going for a walk outside, students identify the 3 states of water liquid, gas, and solid in their environment

Rainy Day Hike works fine with handouts directing observation

BooksWater and weather Water, by Bill Guston

Water, by Alfred LeutscherLiquid Magic by Philip WatsonWater, by Angela WebbWhere the Forest Meets the Sea, by Jeanie BakerFollow the Water from Brook to Ocean, by Arthur DorrrosThe Water’s Journey, by E. SchmidRain Forest Secrets by Arthur DorrosRain Forest, by Helen CowcherOne Day in the Tropical Rain Forest, by Jean Craighead GeorgeWelcome to the Green House, Jane YolenRed Leaf, Yellow Leaf, by L. EhlertWhy Do Leaves Change Color? Betsy MaestroHow Leaves Change by Sylvia Johnson

Other resources:Invent An Insect activity - available through DOW

Fiction-InsectsCricket in Times Square, by George SeldenTwo Bad Ants, by Chris Van AllsburgJames and the Giant Peach, by Ronald Dahl

Non-fictionInsectsThe Bug Book, by Hugh DanksWhere Butterflies Grow, by Joanne RyderThe Butterfly Alphabet Book, by Brian Cassie and Jerry PallottaBugs, by Nancy Winslow Parker and Joan Richards WrightThe Icky Bug Alphabet Book, by Jerry PallottaPeterson Field Guide Coloring Books: Butterflies, byRobert Michael Pyle and Sarah Anne HughesOne Small Square: Backyard by Donald M. SilverA Golden Guide: InsectsWhere's That Insect? By Barbara Brenner and Bernice Chardiet. Backyard Insects by Millicent Selsam and Ronald Goor

FOSS/PW, PLT, WET

FOSS Kit and Project WILD, WET and Learning Tree Correlation2nd Grade

PEBBLES, SAND AND SILT

Guide/Activity Page/Number

Description Notes

Eco Enrichers (adapt for younger students)Project WILD

p76 Students experiment with soil and earthworms to evaluate the importance of plant and animal matter in soil and to recognize that wildlife contributes to the diversity and balance of the ecosystem.

Compost in liter bottle-good as an extension. Other parts too difficult

Fallen LogProject Learning Tree

#23 Students examine a fallen log and learn about decomposition. At 2nd grade-do as whole class. Great questions. Magic School Bus: The Rot Squad Handout for fallen log observation

Make a FossilOld Project Learning Tree

#85 Students make leaf impressions in soft mud to understand the relationship of how fossils could be formed. Good idea to add to making the clay brick

Soil Stories-adaptProject Learning Tree

#70 Students explore differences in soil types Good background for teacher. Otherwise appropriate parts already done in kit. Good for idea of hypothesis

Nature's Recyclers Project Learning Tree

#24 Students examine sow bugs and how they decompose plant materials.

Good investigation

Pierce County Refuse-master composters

BALANCE AND MOTION

Biodiversity-Balancing ActHand out

Students use their knowledge of balance to create a demonstration of how bio-diversity keeps nature in balance

FOSS/PW, PLT, WETFOSS Kit and Project WILD, WET and Learning Tree Correlation2nd Grade

NEW PLANTS

Guide/Activity Page/Number

Description Notes

Have Seeds Will TravelProject Learning Tree

#43 Students collect seeds and then sort them by various characteristics Fall Activity-Math

Seed NeedProject WILD

p78 Students gather seeds by going outside and wearing socks over their shoes.

Fall Activity

Every Tree for ItselfProject Learning Tree

#27 Students simulate how trees compete for essential needs in this physically-involving activity.

How Plants Grow (variation only)Project Learning Tree

#41 Students plant seedlings and explore what happens when a plant's basic needs are not met.

Great Activity. A favorite of the group

Tree Life Cycle (variation only)Project Learning Tree

#79 Students enact the life of a tree through movement and sound.

Sunlight and Shades of GreenProject Learning Tree

#42 Students go on an imaginary field trip. Imaginary trip good. Other parts of lesson too conceptually difficult

Plant a TreeProject Learning Tree

#31 Students consider various tree requirements when they decide to plant a tree

Doesn't work in rural areas

Bursting BudsProject Learning Tree

#65 Students find answers to questions about where leaves come from by observing tree buds through the year.

Tree FactoryProject Learning Tree

#63 Students act out the parts of the tree to learn how a tree grows Always a favorite. In the 4th grade binder for structures of life

Tree CookiesProject Learning Tree

#76 Students examine and tree cookie and then create one on a paper plate and relate their lives to the rings.

Great activity

FOSS/PW, PLT, WET

BooksPlants and trees-growth and developmentRed Leaf, Yellow Leaf, by L. EhlertWhy Do Leaves Change Color? Betsy MaestroA Seed is a Promise, by C. MerrillThe Tiny Seed, by E. CarleSeeds by Wind & Water, by H. JordanSeeds Pop, Stick, Glide, by P. LauberThe Big Tree, by HiscockHow Leaves Change by Sylvia Johnson175 Nature ExperimentsThe Grandpa Tree, by Mike DonahueAncient Ones, by Barbara BashSomeday a Tree, by Eve BuntingThe Reason for a Flower, Ruth HellerSeed, Leaf, Flower, Fruit, by Maryjo Koch

The Gift of the Tree, by Alvin Tressselt

Pebbles, Sand, and SiltOne Small Square: Backyard by Donald M. SilverMagic School Bus: The Rot SquadIKTOMI AND THE BOULDER, PAUL GOBLEGOOD JOB LITTLE BEAR, MARTIN WADDELLELIZABETI'S DOLL, STEPHANIE STUVE-BODEENI LOVE ROCKS, CARI MEISTERTOXABOXEN, ALICE MCLERRANEVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK , BYRD BAYLORTHE MAGIC AMBER A KOREAN LEGEND CHARLES REASONERCOYOTE STEALS THE BLANKET A UTE TALE JANET STEVENSANANSI AND THE MOSS-COVERED ROCK ERIC A. KIMMELTHE MUD PONY CARON LEE COHENSYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE WILLIAM STEIGSTONE SOUP MARCIA BROWN

FOSS Kit and Project WILD, WET and Learning Tree Correlation3rd Grade

HUMAN BODY

Guide/Activity Page/Number

Description

Owl PelletsProject WILD

p144 Students examine owl pellets, reconstruct prey skeletons and identify prey. They will then be able to construct a simple food chain.

Expensive so get 1 for every 2 kids-nice connections to bones

Aqua BodiesProject WET

p63 Students trace their bodies and color portions to represent the amount of water their bodies contain, then compare to water content of other living things.

OK-shows water contained in body

PHYSICS OF SOUND

Sounds AroundProject Learning Tree

#4 Students identify sounds and map their location in the environment, explain how noise can be a problem in the community, and study a Greek myth about sounds in nature.

Put in Woody's adaptation-great lesson

Bird Song SurveyProject WILD

p.200 Adapt for younger students-use bird tapes or book Bird Talk-game with bird songs

Inventory of bird sounds-could go with nature mapping

Tropical Tree House-variationProject Learning Tree

#49 Students make thunderstorm sounds-Done at 1st grade

The Power of a SongProject WILD

p.234 Adapt for younger students-students listen to songs and analyze their message Good idea to expand how we relate

to sound

MEASUREMENT

Bearly BornProject WILD

p6 Students illustrate, compute and graph differences between people and black bears at various stages of maturity.

Good math

Whale of a TailAquatic Project WILD

p26 Students use computational, graphing and measuring techniques to draw or sculpture life size replicas of whales on their school grounds.

Air PlantsProject Learning Tree

#28 An experiment demonstrations how plants give off oxygen, then students explore the relationship between the amount of oxygen produced by plants and the amount used by humans.

Too difficult conceptually

How Big is Your TreeProject Learning Tree

#67 Students measure trees in different ways and learn the importance of standard units of measure and measuring techniques.

Include handout on measuring trees

Geminating GiantsProject Learning Tree

#66 Students compare local trees to the world's tallest tree and the one with the largest seed

Good math

The Thunderstorm(Parts 1 & 2)Project WET

p196 Students simulate the sounds of a thunderstorm through an aerobics activity and generate precipitation maps through a mock monitoring network.

The Long HaulProject WET

p260 Students work in teams to compete in a water-hauling game.

Earth Materials

Renewable or Not?Project Learning Tree

#14 Students play a game that simulates society's use of renewable and non-renewable resources

Too difficult conceptually for 3rd grade

A Few of My Favorite ThingsProject Learning Tree

#15 Students bring in a favorite item and analyze where all the materials come from and whether or not they are renewable

Resource-go-roundProject Learning Tree

#82 Students trace the lifecycle of a pencil to see all the earth materials that go into it from all over the world

Great activity!

Books

Stuff: The Secret lives of Everyday Things

Forest Giants of the Pacific Northwest, by Robert Van PeltChampion Trees of Washington State, by Robert Van PeltBird Talk, by Anna Jones

FOSS Kit and Project WILD, WET and Learning Tree Correlation4th Grade

Water

Molecules in MotionProject WET

p47 Students physically simulate molecular movement in each of water's physical states (solid, liquid, gas).

Great visual learning-fun game kinesthetic

Water MatchProject WET

p50 Students match up pairs of water picture cards and in the process learn to distinguish the three states of water- solid, liquid, and gas.

At 1st grade as well fun learning game adds pollution

Imagine!Project WET

p157 Students take an imaginary journey with water in its solid, liquid and gaseous forms as it travels around the world.

Water cycle investigation while listening to descriptive words-ART/listening

Water ModelsProject WET

p201 Students construct models of the water cycle to illustrate its major components and processes then adapt the models for various ecosystems.

Do water cycle jar as a minimum-different scientific observations

Water WondersProject Learning Tree

#44 Students simulate and record the path water takes in the water cycle, then write a story about their journey.

*Always a favorite

Aqua WordsAquatic Project WILD

p2 Students brainstorm water words, make words trees with those words and write poetic statements about water.

Good assessment-not enough hands-on

Idea PoolProject WET

P7 Students explore water related concepts through words *Similar to Aqua words-good extension or writing project

Finding out about WatershedsForests of Washington

#10 Students create a watershed model to understand the concept of watershed *Great watershed model

Sum of the PartsProject WET

p.267 Students develop a piece of property along a river and discover its impact upon its neighbors downstream *Excellent

Every Drop CountsProject Learning Tree

#38 Students keep track of how much water they usehttp://wwwga.usgs.gov/edu/sq3.html

*Excellent show water use by graphing-there is a web site that has charts

Water Walk handoutWater Filters handout

*Lesson in performance task-Water and the Community

STRUCTURES OF LIFE

Guide/Activity Page/Number

Description Notes

The Beautiful BasicsProject WILD

p30 Students list and organize needs of people, pets and wildlife and determine 5 basic needs for all animals.

OK 20 minutes

What's That, Habitat?Project WILD

p38 Students draw pictures of people's and animal's homes, comparing basic needs.

Comparing Habitat-use with art

Have Seeds, Will TravelProject Learning Tree

#43 Students sort plant seeds they have collected and identify varying methods of seed dispersal.

Done 2nd grade-need to decide which grade collect seeds ahead?

Tree Life CycleProject Learning Tree

#79 Students diagram the lifecycle of a tree.(variation correlates to New Plants - 1st grade)

OK

Tree FactoryProject Learning Tree

#63 Students act out the various parts of a tree structure. Maybe done at 2nd grade but certainly would be different

IDEAS AND INVENTIONSRubbings

Looking at Leaves (Enrichment - Leaf Art)Project Learning Tree

#64 Students use different types of leaf art to learn more about leaf characteristics and how leaves can be used to identify trees.

Magnetism and Electricity

Waste WatchersProject Learning Tree

# 73 Students will identify ways to save energy in their daily lives

To Dam or Not to DamAquatic WILD

P 134 Students participate in a simulation where they support whether or not to dam a river

Too difficult-use at middle school or high school. Need to come up with lesson involving how we get electricity and conservation of power

50 Things to Save the EarthA Tree is Growing, by Arthur DorrosSeed, Leaf, Flower, and Fruit, by Maryjo Koch

FOSS Kit and Project WILD, WET and Learning Tree Correlation5th Grade

LANDFORMS

Guide/Activity Page/Activity

Description

Puddle WondersAquatic Project WILD

p22 Students will observe water that accumulates in puddles on or near the school grounds as well as any associated wildlife. Students may also measure the depth, area and volume of the puddle.

Finding out about WatershedsForests of Washington

#10 Students create a watershed model to understand the concept of watershed *Great watershed model

WatershedAquatic Project WILD

p172 Students measure the area of a small watershed, calculate the amount of water it receives each year, and discuss the varied roles the watershed plays in human and wildlife habitat.

Branching Out! Project WET

p129 Students build model landscapes to investigate how water flows through and connects watersheds.

The Great Stony BookProject WET

p150 Students create layers of buried fossils to learn how ancient, elevated ocean floors create a history book of stone.

Just Passing ThroughProject WET

p166 In a whole-body activity, students investigate how vegetation affects the movement of water over land surfaces.

5th GradeENVIRONMENTS

Terrestrial EnvironmentsHabitracksProject WILD

p36 Students identify the components of habitat by using a map and exploring their schoolgrounds.

Habitat RummyProject WILD

p40 Students make a card game to identify the components of habitat and apply these components to various species of animals.

Really fun!

Urban Nature SearchProject WILD

p102 Students go outside to observe an environment and gather data about the characteristic life forms that each environment has.

Forest in a JarProject WILD

p109 Students conduct and experiment using soil, water, seeds, a plant and a jar; and then draw a poster to represent their observations and findings.

Polar Bears in Phoenix?Project WILD

p121 Students design and draw a zoo enclosure appropriate for the survival of a polar bear in a hot, arid climate to identify problems for an animal moved from its natural habitat.

Rainfall and the ForestProject WILD

p140 Students work with state highway and vegetative maps to determine relationships between rainfall, vegetation and animal habitats.

Goes well with water tolerance investigation

Here Today, Gone TomorrowProject WILD

p170 Students become familiar with classification of animals, research and list threatened and endangered species and the factors affecting the animals' condition.

Sunlight and Shades of GreenProject Learning Tree

#42 Students test the effects of a lack of sunlight on plant leaves to learn about the process of photosynthesis.

Nice investigation in local environment

Web of LifeProject Learning Tree

#45 Students collect information and create a mural that depicts the interdependence of elements of an ecosystem.

Field, Forest and StreamProject Learning Tree

#48 By comparing different environments, students consider how nonliving elements influence living elements in an ecosystem.

Goes well with water tolerance investigation

Life on the EdgeProject Learning Tree

#88 Students become advocates for endangered species and create a public relations campaigns

How Plants Grow Project Learning Tree

#41 Students plant seedlings and explore what happens when a plant's basic needs are not met.

Great Activity. A favorite of the groupGoes well with water tolerance section

5th Grade Local Forest Environments

There's No Place Like HomeForests of Washington

#1 Students look at soil, climate and topography in our state

Getting to Know the Trees of WashingtonForests of Washington

#2 Students create riddles about 5 trees that grow in their region Great activity learning tree species and writing riddles

Here's Looking at YewForests of Washington

#3 Students do an inventory of plants that grow in their region A little difficult

Forest HomesForests of Washington

#4 Students observe the layers of the forest and how that provides habitat for different animals

The best looking at the layers of the forest.

Come Grow with UsForests of Washington

#5 Students learn about 4 forest regions in Washington and create advertisements to get others to come their

Goes with Video

Washington Forest Eco-connectionsForests of Washington

#6 Students make the connections among all the parts of ecosystems in their part of the state

Nice wrap up of what they learned

5th GradeBugs and Beetles

Nature's Recyclers Project Learning Tree

#24 Students examine sow bugs and how they decompose plant materials. Good investigation

Fallen LogProject Learning Tree

#23 Students identify some organisms that live in, on or under fallen logs and describe the process of decomposition.

In the 2nd grade kit, but fits in well with this part of environments

Aquatic EnvironmentsWater CanariesAquatic Project WILD

p38 Students investigate a stream or pond to identify aquatic organisms and assess the water quality of a stream or pond.

Wetland MetaphorsAquatic Project WILD

p54 Students are presented with a selection of hands-on objects for investigation as metaphors for natural functions of wetlands.

Micro OdysseyAquatic Project WILD

p64 Students will examine, draw, paint and identify microorganisms in pond water.

Fishy Who's WhoAquatic Project WILD

p86 Students do an inventory of fish habitats that exist in their area, obtain information about the various fish species that occur in these habitats, and locate the fish species on a map according to where they occur.

Watch on WetlandsProject Learning Tree

#71 Students study a wetland ecosystem and analyze the issues and opinions related to the management and protection of wetlands

Marsh MunchersAquatic Project WILD

p58 Students will use body movement and pantomime to simulate the feeding motions of marsh animals and identify their interconnectedness in a food web.

Salt Marsh PlayersProject WET

p99 Students role-play how organisms adapt to life in a salt marsh.

Deadly SkiesAquatic Project WILD

p142 Through measurements of acidity in aquatic habitats, students will be able to describe acid precipitation, test the effects of acid precipitation and make inferences about the effects on aquatic life.

Interesting. Good intro to acids. Located in Water Tolerance investigation

5th Grade MODELS AND DESIGNSMy Kingdom for a ShelterProject WILD

p41 Students create replicas of wildlife shelters to identify and describe the materials and techniques used by at least one wild animal to construct its shelter.

Materials time consuming, but great learning

Adaptation ArtistryProject WILD

p114 Students design and create imaginary birds and write reports including descriptions of the birds' adaptations.

Let's Go Fly a KiteProject WILD

p74 Students design, make and fly kites to recognize that wildlife has value as an inspiration for art.

Great art project for camp

Designing a HabitatAquatic Project WILD

p21 Students design a habitat suitable for aquatic wildlife to survive in a zoo or aquarium.

Branching Out! Project WET

p129 Students build a model landscape to investigate how water flows through and connects watershed.

Energetic WaterProject WET

p242 Students invent devices or create activities that demonstrate how moving water can accomplish work.

Cold Cash in the Ice BoxProject WET

p373 Students design mini-insulators (iceboxes) in an attempt to keep ice from melting and discover the challenges of refrigeration of 100 years ago.

Fashion a FishAquatic WILD

P 88 Students create different kinds of fishes depending on their adaptations

5th Grade

MIXTURES AND SOLUTIONS

What's the Solution?Project WET

p54 While investigating the dissolving power of water, students solve a crime. Reading and writing

Let's Even Things OutProject WET

p72 Students simulate the role water plays in balancing concentrations of solutes through osmosis and diffusion.

Fun. Kinesthetic

Water Tolerance

Deadly SkiesAquatic Project WILD

p142 Through measurements of acidity in aquatic habitats, students will be able to describe acid precipitation, test the effects of acid precipitation and make inferences about the effects on aquatic life.

Interesting. Good intro to acids. Use with Environments as well

Extensions

WEB Site-Timber Debate: http://ttt.ssd.k12.wa.us/projects/web/timber/home.htm

WEB Site: Patrick Moore, Ph.D: Trees are the Answerhttp://www.greenspirit.com/treesare.htm

Web Site: www.wfpa.org/ee

Books:

Green Giants: Rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, by Tom Parkin

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast, by Pojar and Mackinnon

Ancient Forests, by Anderson, Field, and Stphenson

Trees and Leaves, by Althea Braithwaite

Ancient Ones: The World of the Old-growth Douglas Fir, by Barbara Bash

The Tree in the Ancient Forest, by Carol Reed-Jones

CD-Rom: Olympic Odyssey-from Olympic National Park

http://www.naturalinquirer.usda.gov