Summary
The mission: observe one small piece of Earth and record everything you find (a hazmat suit is optional!). A reminder that even a tiny patch of ground is full of life when you look closely.
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Ages 5+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
The kids zoom in on one small patch of ground and record all the life they find.
- What did the kids find when they looked really closely at one spot?
- Why is it useful to observe a small area in detail?
- What tools help us see tiny living things?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: observe, record, detail.
Try it: Pick a small square of ground in your mind and list four things you might find living there.