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Appreciation Circle
Activity Plan
February 26, 2018

In this highly adaptable activity, students practice social and emotional skills by anonymously giving compliments and recognizing their peers in a structured environment.

Chesapeake Watershed Card Hike
Cards and Visuals
November 14, 2017

Goals: 

Introduce students to the Chesapeake Watershed and the human impacts associated with the water quality. 

Buffalo Soldiers
Cards and Visuals
November 6, 2017

These cards outline the history and contributions of Buffalo Soldiers, all-Black army regimens in the 19th and early 20th centuries; includes bios of historical and current heroes.

Black Heroes–Quote/Bio Cards
Cards and Visuals
November 6, 2017

Set of cards that could be used for "Each One Teach One." Each card features a photo, quote, and biography of a prominent Black American. Scientists and environmental activists are emphasized, including Mae C.

Discovery Swap (BEETLES)
Background Information
September 28, 2017

Students explore an ecosystem, collecting and examining many organisms, then they choose one to study through drawing, recording observations and questions in writing. 

NSI-Nature Scene Investigators (BEETLES)
Background Information
September 28, 2017

Students focus on a mystery object, generate observations, questions, evidence-based explanations and share what they already know from other sources. The write-up includes detailed support, by providing information and strategies for the instructor...

I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of (BEETLES)
Background Information
September 28, 2017

This activity helps students develop a mindset of curiosity, and provides language tools to actively and directly engage with the natural world. Lesson plan and background included. 

Discussion Routines (BEETLES)
Background Information
September 28, 2017

Great tips for setting up meaningful discussions, including different ways to group students.

Walk & Talk (BEETLES)
Background Information
September 28, 2017

While walking from one spot to the next, students discuss prompts and questions in rotating pairs. This overview provides step-by-step instructions and meaningful discussion questions to try out. 

Macroinvertebrate Mayhem
Activity Plan
August 22, 2017

This an active game where students play the part of an invertebrate struggling to survive under increasingly challenging conditions, based on their pollution tolerance.  

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