Guide/Activity

Page/Number

Description

Ants on a Twig

Project WILD

p10

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

Grasshopper Gravity

Project WILD

p16

Students observe, handle and describe live grasshoppers or crickets. 

Wildlife is Everywhere

Project WILD

p20

Students search their environment for evidence of wildlife.

Schoolyard Safari

Project Learning Tree

#46

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

Are You Me?

Aquatic Project WILD

p14

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

Fallen Log

Project Learning Tree

#23

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

The Forest of ST Shrew

Project Learning Tree

#8

Students listen to a story about the various creatures in the forest.

Are Vacant Lots Vacant

Project Learning Tree

#47

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

Peppermint Beetle

Project Learning Tree

#3

Students search for the peppermint beetle using their sense of smell.

Birds and Worms

Project Learning Tree

#25

Game where students learn about camouflage

Bug Houses