Why are these students trying to measure trees with only small rulers? They aren't ill equipped, they're learning new ways to learn about their surrounding using their senses, tools for investigation, and some basic science and math concepts.
This
English Language Development class, in exploring Lake Solano Park, learned
new techniques to enhance and quantify their observations of nature,
with the added bonus of relating their experiences through activities
designed to enhance their English skills.
Explore
the Putah Creek Investigations Unit This
unit was originally develped as seperate modules by a team of
educators focused on bringing students to Stebbins Cold Canyon
Reserve and integrating this experience with other educational
disciplines. Due to school district rules, the team could not
bring students to Stebbins, but the Unit was easily adapted
to Lake Solano Regional Park, a nearby natural area resembling
the Reserve in many key ways.
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| Learning Objectives and Unit Map Diagram |
| Detailed Timeline and Credits |
| Description of Classroom Activities |
| Description of Field Activities |
| Field Site Information and Additional Resources |
| Modules from which this Unit was Adapted |
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