Habitat Exploration PK-2

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Students will explore woodland, wetland, meadow, and edge areas to discover how animals find food, water, shelter, and space in those habitats. Through the clues animals leave behind, we can also uncover the interrelationships between species and the diversity of species within and across habitats.

Also available and recommended: schedule a classroom visit before your field trip. A naturalist will introduce your students to the concept of habitat and guide them in building an ideal habitat for a favorite species.

*This program can be taught outside in your schoolyard following all COVID-safe guidelines. Or, invite one of our experienced teacher naturalists into your online class.

Program Location(s):

Wachusett Meadow, Princeton
Your school or other location

Grades:

Pre K, K, 1, 2

Price:

  • At Sanctuary(Guided Hike)$4/student/hour;
    At School (Classroom Program or Hike)$4.50/student/hour;
    Minimum 12 students for pricing purposes;
    Auditorium Program At School $125/hour; $95/hour for additional programs same day

Curriculum Frameworks:

PreK-ESS2-1 (MA) - Earth's Systems - how different local env. provide homes
PreK-LS2-2 (MA) - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - how familiar plant/animals meet needs
PreK-LS2-3 (MA) - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - local plants/animals interdependence
K-LS1-1 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - where animals and plants get food
1-LS1-1 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - function of plant/animal body parts
2-LS2-3 (MA) - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - how plant/animals depend on surroundings
2-LS4-1 - Biological Evolution--Unity and Diversity - observe/compare living things diff. env.

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