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The search for connections to our classroom learning at the Kenting National Forest Recreation Area sleuth/slo͞oTH/
What’s going on here?:
Noun: A detective. Verb: Carry out a search or investigation in the manner of a detective.
Are you ready for an adventure?!
Throughout the year we have learned so many interesting things about our Earth, how it was formed and how it is constantly changing. It
Introduction:
is time to put your knowledge to the test, time to go out into the world I
hope so! We are going for what is sure to be an awesome walk through the Kenting National Forest Recreation Area. We will see amazing geological features,
and seek to uncover Science in the real world. You are a Science Sleuth!
Your Mission:
beautiful plant life and if we are
Working in pairs you are to track
lucky we will see some beautiful
down at least 10 examples of
butterflies, birds and maybe even
Science concepts from our
monkeys! No you cannot take
classroom learning this year.
home a monkey…
30 Science concepts that may be lurking in the forest of the Kenting National Forest Park.
You will need to take a picture of the
Please stay on marked paths and do
suspected Science concept with a
not disturb the plants or animals. If
camera or phone. Later you will be
you see some liter be a good citizen
writing a short sentence to identify
and pick it up. J
the concept. Finally you will be making a digital presentation to document your findings.
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Mineral Element Compound Silicate mineral Non-silicate mineral Intrusive igneous rock Extrusive igneous rock Sedimentary rock Conglomerate Sandstone Igneous Rock Stratification Foliated metamorphic rock Non-foliated metamorphic rock, Natural resource Renewable resource Nonrenewable resource Recycling Solar energy Wind power Mechanical weathering Chemical weathering Abrasion Erosion Deposition Tributary Stalactites Stalagmites Sinkhole Rock fall / landslide
Be advised, there certainly may be other Earth Science concepts hidden in plain sight so be vigilante and keep your camera ready!