Last Thursday, we had our second E.C.O. lesson of the year. During this lesson, we learned about black bears and how they prepare for the winter. We learned that although they sleep for a good part of the winter, they are not considered true hibernators. Many students were surprised to learn that bear cubs are born in January or February.
We learned about bear dens and then students had a chance to work independently or in groups to build their own dens. It was exciting to see our great teamwork and problem-solving skills in action in the woods and to watch the different methods of building. We also had a chance to play our Owl and Mouse tag game again at the start of the lesson to help us warm up on a very chilly morning! Back in the classroom, students wrote and created illustrations in their E.C.O. journals to show what they know and learned about black bears.
Making Maps of the E.C.O. Woods
The weather for our first lesson E.C.O. lesson was absolutely perfect! We started the lesson with a sharing circle where students shared either a "nature note' or something they are thankful for. Then, we played an Owl and Mouse tag game. Students took turns being the predators and prey.
Next, we ate snack and listened to the Native American story about how owl and rabbit got their shapes long ago. Our main lesson focused on building maps of the important places in the E.C.O. woods. Students worked in pairs or small groups to create their maps using sticks, rocks, leaves, bark, and other natural objects. Afterwards, each group did a great job sharing their map
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