This activity allows students to reflect on the skills, talents, hopes, and traits that combine to create the unique individuals that they are and, at the same time, realize connections between themselves and the trees around them.
Students play the role of otters and heron and compete for a fish. A student as the heron guards the fish while other students act as the otters and work to get the fish away.
Students split into groups of two and observe an area for 10 minutes watching for ant activity. One student watches an area with a sweet snack in it (e.g. gummy bear) and the other watches an area with a salty snack (e.g. goldfish).
Students are prompted to draw what comes to mind when they hear the word "Scientist." This exploration of what a scientist is helps to expand student perspectives of science and scientists.
Students observe a special place using their sense of hearing and write and/or draw a detailed map of their special place using these audible observations.
Play the eagle eyes game to introduce to your students the importance of observing their surroundings and focusing on subtle details. This is a great way to introduce a daily theme or a student driven science investigation.