Seasonal Changes of a Tree part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a year long project observing the changes in a specific tree. It includes using all the senses in the observation and making two different booklets to record what we observe. It also includes several picture story books that enhance the lesson.

Investigation of a Mealworm part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is based on observations of mealworms form a question and make decisions as to the design of an investagation. Students use data collected to make a conclusion to their questions.

Plant Science Inquiry: From Seed to Flower part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a first grade life science activity where the students practice inquiry skills by developing questions about seeds, planting them and noting details about how they change as they grow.

A Bug's Life: Under A Rock! part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a biology lab investigation where students create habitats to observe decomposers in a controlled setting.

Signs and Tracks of Animals part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students will examine clues about animals such as nests, leaves, feathers, fur, tracks that allow some conclusions about the identity, physical characteristics or behavior of the animals. Students will study the characteristics of animal tracks.