Lesson Plan

Phenology for Lower Elementary

purple flower with stalk in front of ocean landscape
Grade Level:
Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:
Science
Lesson Duration:
60 Minutes

Essential Question

● How do animals survive challenges, like changing seasons?
● How do animals adapt to their surroundings?

Objective

The students will be able to:

Explain phenology and why it is important in measuring the health of species and ecosystems.

Engage students in a long-term project of observation and recording in their local environments.

Preparation

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Materials

To show students how to make observations using their sense of smell, hearing, sight, and touch using natural objects.

Download "When" ology Intro to Phenology

Procedure

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Last updated: March 28, 2022