YES Club presents:
Mountain Ecosystems
The high alpine, snow, mountain goats, rainbows, and more! YES Club is warmly welcoming one of Colorado’s most visited features, the mountains!
Purple Mountain Majesty
This semester, 4th and 5th-grade students will engage in hands-on exploration of one of Colorado’s main ecosystems: the mountains. Over 11-13 weeks, YES club members will build relationships with their peers while they learn and go on field trips! With weekly lessons focused on a topic related to mountain ecology, students will learn everything about mountain ecosystems: from exploring all sides of mountain goat adaptations to the physics of a snow ball!
Activities
- Journey on the mountain using navigation skills
- Make the perfect snow ball
- Wildlife Observation in Local Habitats
- Be a mountain goat, bear, or eagle
- Guest Speakers from Local Outdoor Professionals
- Field Trips around Colorado Springs
- Games and Crafts About Animals kaleidoscopes!
Learning Outcomes
- Make New Friends!
- Learn about one of Colorado's ecosystems
- Develop awareness of geology and geography in mountain ecosystems
- Learn about animal behavior, adaptations, and observe animals in their own habitats
- Deepen knowledge about local phenomenon and weather
- Practice critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills
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