NatureHoods: Plants and Pollinators: Spreading the Seeds of the Diversity of Life
Children’s Forest of Central Oregon
Grade: 2nd grade
Length: 4 1-hour lessons
Location: Schoolyard
Cost: Free
Audience: Prioritize rural and Title I schools
NGSS Standards: 2-LS4-1, 2-LS2-2
Objectives:
- To develop an understanding of the complex processes of pollination and seed dispersal
- To understand adaptations and explore the diversity of life in different habitats
- To practice making observations and drawing conclusions
Description:
The NatureHoods Education program is a free outdoor program for Kindergarten-2nd grade students in Central Oregon. The goal of the program is to build observation and questioning skills in students, and foster a connection and appreciation for the natural world. In the 2nd grade program, students will learn about the relationship between plants and pollinators and engage in hands-on activities that mimic the function of animals in dispersing seeds and/or pollinating plants. Students will use this information to discover importance of the diversity of life in different habitats.
To learn more and schedule a program, contact [email protected].
