- Grade 3
- Students will go on a hike to explore different features and needs of plants, to participate in soil testing related to soil composition, nutrients and organisms in the soil, and to make conclusions on the relationships between different types of plants and soils.
- full day field trip
- This trip is not accessible by wheelchair
Related Documents:
| Outdoor Field Trip Student Checklist - Spring |
| Outdoor Field Trip Student Checklist - Fall |
| Exploring Soils - Pre and Post Trip Activities |
| Soil Pyramid |
| Soil Texture by Feel |
| List of Common Organisms |
Online Resources:
Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century - an excellent resource for Plant Science classroom material with downloadable lesson plans
Curriculum Connections |
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Outcomes |
Indicators |
Grade 3 |
Science |
PL3.1 Investigate the growth and development of plants, including conditions necessary for germination. |
b,c,d,f,g,l |
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Science |
PL3.2 Analyze the interdependence among plants, individuals, society, and the environment. |
a,b,c,f,g |
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Science |
ES3.1 Investigate the characteristics, including soil composition and ability to absorb water, of different types of soils in their environment. |
b,c,d,f,h |
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Science |
ES3.2 Analyze the interdependence between soils and living things, including the importance of soil for individual, society, and all components of the environment. |
b,c,d,e,f,g |
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Social Studies |
DR3.1 Use various model representations of the Earth. |
a |
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Phys Ed |
PE3.1 Apply a repertoire of strategies for developing components of health-related fitness, (cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, and muscular strength), through movement activities during scheduled times in school, at home, and in the community. |
a,b,d,g,o |
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Phys Ed |
PE3.2 Evaluate the role of participation in movement activities in providing opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, increased skill competency, stress reduction, active work life, use of leisure time, contact with nature, and involvement in communities. |
b,c,e |
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Phys Ed |
PE3.7 Select and use effective movement skills, tactics, and strategies while participating in alternate environment activities (e.g., hiking, cross country skiing, orienteering, aquatics, snowshoeing, skating, canoeing, tobogganing, cycling). |
g,j |
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Phys Ed |
PE3.8 Demonstrate positive interactions with others in cooperative and competitive movement activities. |
c,l |
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Phys Ed |
PE3.9 Evaluate personal commitment to assessing risk factors and applying safe practices while participating in a variety of movement activities. |
b,c,d,e |
