Students construct a journal and record their observations of plant parts and evidence of animals.
Students also role-play different animals to gain an understanding of how they meet their life needs in the meadow. The curriculum takes students to four locations that provide outstanding examples of different geologic processes and concepts. Pre-visit activities introduce students to relevant concepts in preparation for their park visit. On-site activity descriptions, maps, and worksheets are included for the field trip itself. The curriculum also provides activities to be completed after returning to school so that students can apply what they learned to their home environment.