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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.