Outdoor Activity Plan: Example
Activity Topic: Tree Conservation (Science and Language Arts)Age Level: 5-9Materials/Equipment Needed:Books:The Lorax by Dr. SeussTrees: Earth’s Lungs by Barbara WebbTell me, Tree by Gail Gibbons Other Materials:Pencils, paper, magnifying glasses, digital cameras, crayons, poster board, makers, rulers, stencils, scissors, glueObjective:The objective of this activity is for school-age children to understand the importance of conserving our trees. Children can work together to create a poster about saving the trees or the importance of recycling.Summary of Activity:Introduce activity by reading The LoraxRead book outside, near wooded areaHighlight information from Trees: Earth’s Lungs and Tell me, Tree to explain the following objectives:The parts of a tree (roots, bark, trunk, branches, leaves, seeds)Trees turn carbon dioxide into oxygen that helps us breathTrees reduce air pollution and prevent erosionAnimals and other wildlife use trees as their homesSpend time exploring trees by:Exploring leaves and bark with magnifying glassesUsing paper and crayons to do rubbings on bark and leavesExamine the roots and bottom of the treeMeasure the circumference of a tree trunkGive task of creating a poster explaining why others should save trees. Children may draw inspiration from The Lorax or create their own slogan or theme.