YES Club presents:
Colorado Animals
Discover all the wonders of the animals living and thriving in our state. Learn about animal adaptations, dissect a grasshopper, play games, visit local parks, and more!
YES Club Gets Wild
Students are engaged in the hands-on explorations of the connections between animals and the local ecosystems. YES club members discover the unique aspects of animals living and thriving here in the Pikes Peak region. Students dive deeply into wildlife management scenarios and become experts on the limited resources available for animals. They will dissect a grasshopper, make a bat house, become a nature detective to identify furs and skulls as well a visit local parks and experiences the wild world of local animals. Students will show off what they learned at a science symposium at the end of the semester!
Activities
- Bird ID Hike
- Pika Studies
- Box Turtle & Tiger Salamander Habitats
- Build Beaver Dams
- Prairie Dog Observations
- Dissections
- Greenback Cut Throat Trout Conservation
- Guest Speakers
- Feild trips to local parks
Learning Outcomes
- Learn about the diverse ecosystems in Colorado
- Develop awareness of human impact on ecosystems
- Discover surprising animals that live in our state
- Learn about animal behavior, adaptations, and observe animals in their own habitats
- Deepen their knowledge about the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems.
- Practice critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Take action in their own community and present their work.
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