A Nature Journal, Oh Yeah!

GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Science, Visual and Performing Arts

Provided by PBS Kids

What it is

In this activity, students will create a nature journal, and use to use it to record questions and observations about nature.

Positives

The activity has clear and easy-to-follow instructions, as well as pictures.
The project does not require many materials, and students can be as creative as they want.

Prerequisites

Differentiation & Implementation

This journal activity could be used as a full-year science project on observing changes in the weather or seasons.
Students could also use the journal for observations about the plants and animals in the area.
Art classes could make nature journals and use the pages for naturepieces created from items found in nature.
Some related resources are this animated video about a girl learning about the importance of bees, and this project about upcycling.

This activity is suitable to build students' curiosity about nature and how it can be conserved. This is ideal for the classroom.

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Standards alignment · 5-LS2-1. + 5 more

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

5-LS2-1.Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

Science

K-ESS2-1.Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
2-LS4-1.Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Visual & Performing Arts

1.5.2.Cr1a:Engage in individual and collaborative exploration of materials and ideas through multiple approaches, from imaginative play to brainstorming, to solve art and design problems.
1.5.2.Cr1b:Engage in individual and collaborative art making through observation and investigation of the world, and in response to personal interests and curiosity.
1.5.2.Cr2c:Create art that represents natural and constructed environments. Identify and classify uses of everyday objects through drawings, diagrams, sculptures or other visual means including repurposing objects to make something new.