Visits to the media center to peruse flower field guides and other books picturing and describing wildflowers are done to allow students the opportunity to become acquainted with some of the wildflowers they may see. When the students go on a field trip, a packet of activities is given to each student. It contains pages for the student to record the wildflowers identified. Flowers are observed using all the appropriate senses. Flowers are classified in various ways.
Students communicate their findings by constructing tables and graphs.
A group activity involves making a simple map of the area showing where certain wildflowers can be found. Returning to the classroom, students are able to further communicate their thoughts and feelings by writing in journals and creating poems. This experience provides the students an opportunity to use science process skills in a natural environment. The students gain a practical knowledge of wildflowers and a greater appreciation of nature. Ideally, they will begin to see the need for the preservation of these wildlife areas.