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Nature Education

In the spring of 2020, TINS published 11 environmental learning activities each Monday, focusing on a diversity of place-based learning topics. Each lesson is geared toward elementary-aged students, with activities for K-2 and 3-5 graders.  These place-based lessons focus on environmental learning about our larger Tahoe home, from our individual homes. They can be used for home school curriculum, classroom learning enhancement, or to keep kids actively thinking throughout school breaks. Locally relevant science concepts serve as the starting point for activities based in writing, math, art, history, reading, and more. Additionally, each lesson includes resources to foster further curiosity. 

 
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SPRING MIGRATION

March 30, 2020

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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TAHOE

TREES

April 17, 2020

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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POLLINATORS

May 11, 2020

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SENSORY ADVENTURE

April 6, 2020

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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SPRING BABIES

April 27, 2020

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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NATURE SHAPES

May 18, 2020

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TAHOE

SKIES

April 13, 2020

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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SOILS

May 4, 2020

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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PLANT FOOD

MAY 25

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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NATURE STUDY

June 1, 2020

Grade K - 5 Curriculum
 
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WINTER ANIMAL OLYMPICS

March 15, 2021

Grade K - 5 Curriculum
 
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NOCTURNAL WILDLIFE

April 26, 2021

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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INVESTIGATING INSECTS

June 1, 2020

Grade K -2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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SPRING SNOW

March 29, 2021

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 -5 Curriculum
 
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NAVIGATION

May 10, 2021

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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WINTER SENSORY ADVENTURE

March 1, 2021

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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CAMOUFLAGE & MIMICRY

April 12, 2021

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum
 
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NATIVE AND INVASIVE SPECIES

May 24, 2021

Grade K - 2 Curriculum
Grade 3 - 5 Curriculum