GPS Activities for the Classroom
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Short-Title of Activity
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Plant Scavenger Hunt
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Target Grade(s)
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PK-1
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Target Subject Area(s)
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ELA, Natural Science, Technology
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TEKS
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Equipment/Materials
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GPS, Science journal digital camera, plant guide, computer, books
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Author
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Julie Stanfield
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Activity Description: Describe in as much detail as possible.
What do you want the students to learn?
- Students will learn the different type of plants that can be grown in the Southeastern region of Texas.
- Students will plant and grow a flower and vegetable seed of choice.
Set-up
- Computer icon to Google Earth
- Digital Camera
- Journal and pencil
What steps will the students take?
- Teacher will begin with a read aloud regarding plants and explain plant guide groups will be provided.
- Groups will use GPS to record where plant was found on school ground and draw a picture in journal.
- Take pictures of different plants to make a class plant guide book.
- Use internet to research type of plant and its usefulness.
Extra Activities?
- Add images to Google Earth of student’s adventure for them to track their nature walk.
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