Field Trips
- Grade Level:
- Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- State Standards:
- Virginia Science Standards - 2.1, 2.5, 2.8
A habitat is a specific place where plants and animals live. A complete habitat must provide the basic needs, both living and nonliving, for the survival of its inhabitants. Within each habitat, there are many complex relationships as residents strive to meet their needs. Shenandoah National Park offers the opportunity for students to discover and explore nature as they apply and expand concepts and knowledge learned in the classroom. Through hands-on experiences and exploration, students will identify a variety of habitats and determine the interedependencies needed for survival. As human and environmental impacts are evaluated, students will consider and practice stewardship behaviors that support healthy habitats. This field trip is recommended for second grade.
Objective(s)
Following the park experience and classroom activities, the students will be able to
1. name the five living and nonliving components of a habitat: air, food, water, shelter, and space;
2. explain the concept of interdependence of organisms in a habitat and name three examples;
3. identify at least three influences that may change a habitat and determine potential consequences;
4. explain why Shenandoah National Park is important for protecting habitats and describe three ways people can help protect habitats and the environment.
Standards
State science standards: 2.1, 2.5, 2.8
▶ Watch the Pre-visit Video
Watch this short video with your students to prepare with a ranger for some content they will learn about in your upcoming Habitats of Shenandoah program in Shenandoah National Park.
Materials
Download Habitats of Shenandoah National Park
Download Los hábitats de Shenandoah
Tags: ranger-led program habitat
Last updated: November 13, 2023