Investigating Iron-Fortified Food part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection

Observing Leaves and descriptive writing part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
In this activity students will explore leaves using inquiry and their senses.

Sensory Butterfly Garden part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This is an activity in which students use their senses to describe their garden. This is a guided inquiry lesson.

Pondering the Pond part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is designed to help students learn common names of pond life in Minnesota. To be most effective students should make a visit to the pond before participating in this activity.

Phenology and Weatherguide Calendar part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a field observation and also an in-class discussion/share. Students share observations made outside and are aware of changes in the natural world.

Learning About Bird Migration part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a classroom introduction to bird migration. Students will acquire new vocabulary, sharpen their map skills, and discover the scientific reasons some birds migrate.

Who Am I? Plant and Animal Life in a Pond part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
In this activity, students use questioning skills to ascertain which pond plant or animal they are. In previous lessons, students have visited the neighborhood pond, made observations, and become familiar with pond life.

Investigating Decomposition Processes of a Plant part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students observe the decomposition of a pumpkin under controlled circumstances. These observations are used to take notes and develop questions.