Activity

Description

Science

Language Arts

Math

P.E.

Visual Arts

Stream monitoring

Students collect and examine macro-invertebrates from Yosemite watersheds. Instructors lead discussions regarding adaptations and biodiversity as they relate to water quality.

5. a, b

7. a, c, e

Listening & speaking

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Mathematical reasoning

1.1, 1.3

2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7

3.2, 3.3

1.1, 1.2

Be a tree

Students act out characteristics of specific Sierra Nevada trees. They play a game that demonstrates the relatioship between diversity of forest species and its health. Students use what they’ve learned to identify living examples of the various tree species

1. d

5. a, b, f

Mathematical reasoning

3.3

Oh deer

Students play a game modeling population fluctuations in relation to habitat resources. They graph the results and discuss the implications.

The Lorax debate

Students put on a mock trail based on Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. They play the parts of attorneys and jurors to determine which character is most responsible for the events that unfold in the book.

Reading: 2.6

Listening & speaking: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6

2.4 a, b

4.2

Journal time

Students reflect on the theme “diversity is our strength” in their journals. Students site specific examples from the day to support their thoughts.

Written & oral: 1.1, 1.6, 1.7

Hiking

Students hike approximately 3 miles over varied terrain in Yosemite Valley over the course of the day and night hikes.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6