Hiking themes

5 Senses

Look for shapes, repeated patterns.  Describe what you see
Listen for the sounds.  What do you hear
Take a deep breath.   What do you smell.

How do you feel?

Ecosystems

Dessert
Ponds
Streams
Woods

Animal  and plant adaptations

Defenses: hiding, defending, fighting
Finding food: hunting, drinking, what is food?

How seeds travel: adaptations in plants

Defenses: hard shells, thorns, smell,

Food chains



Cool it: Cold blooded animals - using a thermometer




Using the magnifying glass....

Using the compass....

Using the whistle