Hike In a Forest Virtual Fieldtrip Resources by Five Rivers MetroParks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest Join us for a hike in the forest with MetroParks’ naturalists to explore common plants and animals, dissect an owl pellet, and start a nature journal. During this virtual field trip, students are encouraged to explore forests close to home and report on their observations. Afterward, students will be itching to begin their own adventure with family and friends. en-us 2020-08-14 12:51:06 UTC 2025-09-24 15:07:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f333.png Common Trees of Ohio fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/680194102 2020-08-14 12:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/680194102 Wildflowers of Ohio fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/680195096 2020-08-14 13:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/680195096 Every Tree for Itself Game fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/681812710 In this game, every student is a tree and has to race for resources to help them grow!]]> 2020-08-16 14:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/681812710 Tree Cookies fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/681820411 This activity from Project Learning Tree is a great way to explore the cross section of a tree, and what it can tell us! ]]> 2020-08-16 14:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/681820411 Walking In the Forest fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/681841662 This is a list of Project Learning Tree activities your students can do with you or with their families while walking in the forest! ]]> 2020-08-16 15:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/681841662 Project Budburst fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/690457582 This citizen science project is a great way for students to contribute to the larger body of science knowledge, while asking their own questions about local plants and collecting data to try and answer them. ]]> 2020-08-20 21:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/690457582 Build a Forest Food Chain Game fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/690496754 Have your students build different forest food chains by answering questions. ]]> 2020-08-20 21:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/690496754 Food Web Resources from PBS Learning fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/690500100 This website has a variety of food web resources organized by grade level]]> 2020-08-20 21:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/690500100 How did we do? fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/822539126 Please fill out a quick evaluation if you've used our content so we can continue to grow]]> 2020-10-12 18:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/822539126 Nature ID Resources - Ohio Division of Wildlife Field Guides fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076088617 2021-01-11 20:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076088617 Classroom Activities & Resources fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076092839 2021-01-11 20:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076092839 Hike in a Forest: Getting ready fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076105684 2021-01-11 20:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076105684 Hike in a Forest Fieldtrip Videos fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076107322 2021-01-11 20:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076107322 Hike in a Forest: Recognizing harmful plants fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076108788 2021-01-11 20:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076108788 Hike in a Forest: Forest animals fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076113121 2021-01-11 20:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076113121 Hike in a Forest: Finding pinecones fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076113500 2021-01-11 20:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076113500 Hike in a Forest: Forest play fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076120435 2021-01-11 20:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076120435 Hike in a Forest: Nature journaling fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076125500 2021-01-11 20:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076125500 Hike in a Forest Fieldtrip fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076131370 This document will provide everything you need for the virtual fieldtrip.]]> 2021-01-11 20:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1076131370 Student Prompt: fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088920365 There are many kinds of forests, and you might even be living in one! Urban forests are common throughout Dayton.


After watching this video, go outdoors and find a local tree.

]]> 2021-01-14 19:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088920365 Student Prompt: fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088921500 Plants can be a lot of fun to identify: Once you know the name of a plant, you can research more about it! You just don't want to touch some plants like Stinging Nettles or Poison Ivy. Field guides can be useful tools to identify plants in the nature around you.


After watching this video, use the online field guides below to identify a plant outside!


TEACHERS: The Nature ID section above contains resources to share with your students so they can get experience identifying what they find during their forest hike.

]]> 2021-01-14 19:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088921500 PBS Nature Cat: Exploring a Forest fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088937426 Watch MetroParks' staff with Nature Cat through our local PBS partnership]]> 2021-01-14 19:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088937426 Ohio Learning Standards Hit fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088943169 Kindergarten:  
     Life Science (LS) 
          K.LS.1; K.LS.2 
     Social Studies: 
          Geography: 
               Content Statement: 7. Humans depend on and impact the physical environment in order to supply food, clothing and shelter. 
          Government: 
               Content Statement: 9. Individuals have shared responsibilities toward the achievement of common goals in homes, schools and communities. 
 
First Grade:  
     Life Science (LS) 
          Topic: Basic Needs of Living Things  
               1.LS.1- Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.   
               1.LS.2- Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs. 
     Social Studies:  
          Geography: 
               Content Statement: 5. Places are distinctive because of their physical characteristics (landforms and bodies of water) and human characteristics (structures built by people). 
 
Second Grade:  
     Life Science (LS) 
          2.LS.1  
     Social Studies: 
          Geography: 
               Content Statement: 7. Human activities alter the physical environment, both positively and negatively. 
          Government: 
               Content Statement: 10. Personal accountability includes making responsible choices, taking responsibility for personal actions and respecting others.  
 
Third Grade:  
     Life Science (LS) 
               3.LS.2; 3.LS.3 
     Social Studies: 
          Geography: 
               Content Statement: 6. Evidence of positive and negative human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. 
]]> 2021-01-14 19:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088943169 Student Prompt: fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088975919 Trees are home to many animals, including owls, frogs, and many types of insects.


After watching this video, go outside, find a tree, and explore the animals that live in and around it. You can use these field guides to help you identify the animals you find.


TEACHERS: The Nature ID section above contains resources to share with your students so they can get experience identifying what they find during their forest hike.

]]> 2021-01-14 19:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088975919 Bees and Wasps of Ohio fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088980542 2021-01-14 19:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088980542 Moths of Ohio fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088982890 2021-01-14 19:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088982890 Common Birds of Ohio fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088985400 2021-01-14 19:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1088985400 Student Prompt fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089010866 The tallest tree had to start somewhere: Our trees come from seeds, similar to the seeds you would plant in a garden. From acorns, tasty walnuts, fun helicopter maple seeds, and many others, tree seeds are fun to explore.


After watching this video, go outdoors, look carefully, and see if you can find seeds!

]]> 2021-01-14 19:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089010866 Student Prompt fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089013737 Forests can be excellent places to play in! You can build forts, play hide and seek, create fairy houses, make artwork, and many other fun things.


After watching this video, go out into a forest and play, either by yourself, or with your family.

]]> 2021-01-14 19:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089013737 Student Prompt fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089018338 Nature is the best place to discover who you are, and how you see the world.


After watching this video, get outdoors with a piece of paper and pencil. Sit, relax, and see what comes to you. Draw, write a story, build a poem, or note observations.

]]> 2021-01-14 19:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089018338 Mammals of Ohio fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089054667 2021-01-14 19:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089054667 PBS Nature Cat: Animals fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089236501 Watch MetroParks' staff with Nature Cat through our local PBS partnership]]> 2021-01-14 20:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1089236501 Schedule Live Q&A fiveriversmetroparks https://padlet.com/fiveriversmetroparks/HikeinaForest/wish/1092142506 For questions regarding this program or to schedule your own class Q&A with MetroPark staff, contact Education Staff at FRMP_Education@metroparks.org

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