The Junior Conservationist Program is a 6 part conservation curriculum all about natural resources and how we can better conserve them here in Lake County.
The lessons Include:
- Introduction to Conservation
- Soil Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation
- Water Conservation
- Plant Conservation
- Pollinator Conservation
The Curriculum:
Find all 6 lesson plans, and associated materials below .
In this lesson:
The topic of conservation is introduced to students through hands-on activities, discussions, and review the vocabulary pertaining to conservation.
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In this lesson:
Students will learn about what makes soil healthy and unhealthy. Students will get to paint with soil!
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In this lesson:
Students will learn about what wildlife conservation means. They will then be given a different Montana wildlife animal that is either endangered, threatened, or invasive. Each student will read about a Montana wildlife animal and make an informational poster about the problems they face or cause.
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In this lesson:
Students will learn about water as a natural resource. They will learn how much water it takes to make items and do different tasks. They will get moving as they review the water cycle through Water Cycle Yoga. Lastly, students will discuss ways to reduce water usage at home.
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Students will learn about the uses of plants in our society. They will have the opportunity to get creative and paint a pot to then put a seed in!
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In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of pollinators, human impacts on pollinators, and how they can help conserve pollinators in their own backyard.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can use the Junior Conservationist Program?
This program was made for Lake County educators, but anyone, anywhere can use the free conservation program!
What grade is this curriculum for?
It was created for 4th graders, but could be easily modified for many age groups!
