Experiments:

Mossy Log

Sand Columns

Debris Hut (pdf file)

Equipment

"Albuquerque's Environmental Story: Educating For a Sustainable Community was created to help students relate caringly to their local natural and human environment. A primary objective of the document is to foster a mindset in Albuquerque's future citizens which can lead to a sustainable future for their community. Its hands-on interpretive approach is designed to heighten students' awareness, enhance their capacity to enjoy the beauty surrounding them, and develop a sense of social and environmental stewardship."

In Section IV, The Home, School, and Neighborhood as Mini-Environments, there is a series of Eye Opener Worksheets that show a range of neighborhood explorations, some of which you may want to try with your student.

Starting Points from Albuquerque

Specimens: