Parkview Elementary Backyard Explorers

1. With the help of parents, students will explore their backyard (or nearby park) and locate and photograph 2 different types of plants and 2 different types of animals. 2. Each photograph must Include the following information: - the classification of the animal (vertebrate or invertebrate) - type of animal (mammal, amphibian, reptile, fish, bird, insect) - where the animal was located (backyard, pond, park) - Classify plants on the basis of roots, leaves, stems, and flowers. (consider color, size, leaf shape and flower type) - Classify plants based on the type: ferns, moss, plants, conifer tree, conifer cone, deciduous tree, and shrub 3. With the help of a parent, upload the photograph to our Class Mission page. Write down the information you found out in Step 2 about your animal and plant. 4. You are finished once you have uploaded 2 photos of different animals and 2 photos of different plants.

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