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Discuss lifecycles and common differences between each stage of life (insects). Students learn about the lifecycle of a ladybug by searching for each clue in the natural area and drawing their findings. Wrap up: Discuss drawings and review stages of the lifecycle where necessary.
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Discuss lifecycles, larvae, galls and homes. Student’s search for and tally insect larvae. Search for the insects and insect homes listed on the worksheet and answer the corresponding questions. Wrap-up: life cycle stages, predict seasonal differences, etc.
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K-8
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Explore the schoolyard to create a tally of different plants/animals in the natural area. Students create a bar graph with the data collected. Wrap up: Compare student graphs, and discuss the purpose, benefits, and limitations of bar graphs.
*Includes labeled graph. “Make a Bar Graph Using Nature 2” includes an unlabeled version.
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Explore the schoolyard to create a tally of different plants/animals in the natural area. Students create a bar graph with the data collected. Wrap up: Compare student graphs, and discuss the purpose, benefits, and limitations of bar graphs.
*Includes unlabeled graph. “Make a Bar Graph Using Nature” includes a labeled version.
