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Reverse Taboo

Activity Plan
August 9, 2014

Students give clues for a person to guess a vocabulary word. This activity can help introduce vocabulary, check prior knowledge, and/or review as you need.

Resource Grab Game

Activity Plan
August 9, 2014

As a part of different groups, students will have the opportunity to grab resources (represented by M&Ms or pennies), though some will be afforded more time than others.

GeoSleuths Each 2 Teach 2 (E2T2)

Activity Plan
August 9, 2014

Using an Each 2 Teach 2, students will learn advanced geologic vocabulary. Students get to make observations of a “mystery” picture, and draw parallels between events in the picture and signs of geologic activity.

Wawona History Hunt

Activity Plan
August 8, 2014

Students use a compass, a simple map of Wawona, and written directions to find four specific locations. Each stop provides an opportunity to discuss the history of Wawona and Yosemite from differing perspectives on the environment.

Making a Timeline of the Yosemite Area

Activity Plan
August 8, 2014

Students will have learned to order years from 10,000 years ago to present and theorize what happened when, using event cards (e.g Yosemite National Park was created, Firefall begun, Firefall discontinued, etc.)

Wildflower Exploration and Study

Activity Plan
August 8, 2014

This day has two parts, a walk to explore and identify wildflowers and a section in the science lab using the dissecting scopes to look at flower parts.

Skeeter Theater

Activity Plan
August 8, 2014

Students perform lively skits or demonstrations about the different phases of a mosquito's lifecycle.

Mosquito Madness

Activity Plan
August 8, 2014

Students become mosquitoes in this game where they learn about the mosquito life cycle. Students will encounter challenges that mosquitoes face while attempting to ensure the survival of their species.

The Sheep and the Shepherd

Activity Plan
August 8, 2014

Blindfolded students will be led to a specific location by an un-blindfolded student who is not allowed to speak.

Reasons for the Seasons

Activity Plan
August 8, 2014

This demonstration shows how the earth’s tilt influences the distribution of heat from the sun, and the earth’s seasons.

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