ORDER
IN NATURE
Goals: This
unit introduces the concept that there is a natural order in the way things
occur and in the way they are arranged. It illustrates that patterns assist
animals and plants to survive. By observing and understanding patterns
in nature, many things can be predicted.
Objectives: By completing this unit the students will be able to:
- define classification.
- list three different
classes of animals-reptiles, mammals, amphibians, insects, birds, arachnids,
etc.
- compare two classes
of animals and explain at least three different characteristics of the
classes, for example: between mammals and reptiles or insects and arachnids.
- identify a method
that animals use to attract a mate of their own species and analyze
its effectiveness.
- identify a cycle,
list and organize the stages.
- evaluate ways
that designs and forms in the natural world help plants and animals
survive.
- list three different
types of cave formations.
These objectives will be achieved in three stages:
- Nametags, pre-visit
activities and information -teacher(s) will complete Nametag Activity
and select at least one Pre-visit Activity to do in the classroom before
visiting Wind Cave National Park. Selection of activities will be communicated
to the ranger leading the park program.
- Park activities
- ranger directed with assistance and supervision of the teacher and/or
teacher aide.
- Post-visit activities
- teacher(s) will select at least one Post-visit Activity to do in the
classroom after visiting Wind Cave National Park.
Pre-Visit
Preparations:
Nametags
- Who Am I?
Bird
Chorus
Wild
Animal Scramble
There
Was an Old Lady Who Swalled a Fly
Post-Visit
Activities:
Animal
Clue Game
Animal Clue
Game Graphics
Rainfall
in the Forest
Vocabulary
List
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