Unit 2 – Our Environment

10 images of some coniferous and deciduous trees showing new growth in the spring season

9 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the summer

10 images of various winter scenes showing some coniferous and deciduous trees in snowy conditions

9 images of some clothing that may typically be worn in the fall such as gloves, jackets and sweaters

15 images of some various types of outer coverings for feet such as sandals, crocs, shoes and boots

9 images of some clothing that may typically be worn in spring such as rubber boots, lighter coats and rain ponchos

11 images of some clothing that may typically be worn in the summer such as sandals, shorts and bathing suits

Students develop and apply the skills of observing, comparing, contrasting, sorting and classifying, to investigate how seeds move from place to place.

10 images of some activities that may happen in the fall such as picking pumpkins and apples, and raking leaves

10 images of some activities that may happen in the spring such as planting, flying kites and having picnics

16 images of some activities that may happen in the summer such as swimming, canoeing and playing baseball

10 images of leaves in various winter conditions such as being covered in frost, snow and ice

Students explore the cycle of day and night by sorting and classifying pictures, creating images and reading books.

Students will learn about the human impacts on bee populations as they design, test, build and observe a structure for solitary bees.

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a structure that will protect a seed from the elements.