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Explore the Woodlands Elementary Unit Study

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Step into the world of forests and wildlife with this hands-on Woodlands Unit Study for elementary homeschool! Perfect for curious kids, this nature-themed unit study includes 23 activities with all materials included and combines science, art, and creative play to help young explorers learn about woodland habitats, animals, and plants. 

 

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  • Owl Pellet Mystery – 10 Discovery Activities: Uncover the secrets of an owl’s diet by dissecting real owl pellets! Kids will practice scientific observation, classification, and data recording while learning about the food chain.
  • Animal Tracks Exploration: Create and identify animal tracks to learn how forest creatures move and survive in their habitats.
  • 3D Woodland Animal Models (2 Sets): Assemble and decorate realistic animal models while learning about the adaptations that help these creatures thrive in the wild.
  • Clay Forest Animals: Sculpt woodland animals from clay, exploring characteristics like fur, feathers, and body structure.
  • Leaf Imprints & Watercolor Leaves: Make beautiful imprints and paintings using real leaves while discovering how different tree species can be identified by their leaf shapes.
  • Woodland Diorama: Build a 3D forest scene complete with animals, plants, and natural elements to illustrate a woodland ecosystem.
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt (2 Activities): Head outdoors to find hidden woodland wonders while practicing observation and nature journaling skills.
  • Creative Sensory Play – Play Dough: Engage younger learners with hands-on sensory activities.
  • Adventures in Journaling – 2 Writing Prompts: Encourage creative thinking and writing with guided prompts about woodland adventures and animal discoveries.
  • Creative Movement: Practice yoga poses inspired by forest animals – stretch like a deer, balance like a squirrel, and relax like a bear!

 

Books Included in this Crate:

  • The Wild Robot by Peter Brown – Follow Roz, a robot stranded in the wilderness, as she learns to live alongside woodland creatures. Perfect for discussions about adaptation and ecosystems.
  • Owls by Gail Gibbons – A nonfiction exploration of owl species, behaviors, and habitats, supporting the owl pellet activity.
  • A Raccoon at the White House by Rachel Dougherty – A delightful story that introduces kids to animal behavior in human environments.
  • Hibernation by Tori Kosara – Discover how animals survive winter through hibernation, migration, and food storage.
  • I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies: 1967 by Lauren Tarshis – A historical fiction story that adds excitement to learning about bear behavior and forest safety.

Who Is This Woodlands Unit Study Perfect For? Elementary (6–12 years old)

  • Homeschooling families looking for nature-themed unit studies.
  • Parents looking for screen-free, educational activities.
  • Kids curious about forest animals, plants, and the great outdoors.
  • Families who love nature walks and want to deepen their child’s understanding of forest ecosystems.

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🎯 What Will Your Child Learn?

  • Nature Science & Ecology: Learn about habitats, food chains, and animal adaptations through hands-on experiments and creative play.
  • Language & Literacy: Strengthen reading and writing skills through engaging journaling activities and captivating nature-themed books.
  • Art & Creativity: Explore nature’s patterns with leaf prints, clay animals, and watercolor projects.
  • STEM Learning: Introduces biology, ecology, and scientific observation skills in a fun, interactive way.

 

🎯 What academic standards does this crate align with? 

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

  • 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
  • 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
  • 5-PS3-1: Use models to describe that energy in animals' food was once energy from the sun.

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS ELA):

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.3: Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4: Report on a topic or text, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

National Core Arts Standards:

  • VA:Cr1.2.3a: Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.
  • VA:Re7.1.4a: Compare responses to a work of art before and after working in similar media.
  • VA:Cn10.1.5a: Apply formal and conceptual vocabularies of art and design to view surroundings in new ways through art-making.

SHAPE America – National Standards for K-12 Physical Education:

  • Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
  • Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.
  • Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

Explore the Woodlands Elementary Unit...

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