Students explore the local park with magnifying glasses and notebooks, observing and recording different plants, animals, and signs of human impact to spark curiosity and introduce the essential question

Students learn about the different components of the park ecosystem, including plants, animals, and human impact, using their observations from the previous day and discussing how these elements interact

Students start their Park Stewardship Journal by documenting their observations, reflections, and initial ideas for maintaining a healthy park ecosystem

Students engage in a discussion about natural resources found in the park, led by the teacher, and explore ways to protect and conserve them

Students begin designing educational posters that highlight the importance of keeping the park clean, which will be displayed at the Stewardship Celebration Picnic

Students meet with a park ranger from the city parks department, who discusses the importance of park maintenance and the upcoming park clean-up event

Students collaborate with the park ranger to plan the logistics and tasks for the park clean-up event, considering innovative approaches to address litter and ecosystem health

Students review the park clean-up plan, discussing roles and safety measures for the upcoming event, while reinforcing the importance of teamwork and responsibility

Students write reflections on the importance of their role in the clean-up, expressing their thoughts and feelings in their journals

Students engage in a sorting activity with types of litter found in parks, learning about recycling, composting, and proper waste disposal

Students refine their educational posters by integrating new ideas from the litter sorting activity, preparing them for display

Students explore scenarios where ecosystems undergo changes, discussing how resilience is built and maintained with the guidance of the teacher

In groups, students brainstorm creative ways to enhance ecosystem resilience in their neighborhood park, recording ideas in their journals

Students participate in the park clean-up, working alongside park rangers and community volunteers to collect litter and maintain the ecosystem

Students explore the local park to identify common types of litter and their potential impact on the ecosystem, documenting their findings in their Park Stewardship Journal

Students use collected litter to create art pieces that represent their vision for a clean and healthy park, fostering creativity and critical thinking

Students listen to a park ranger share a story about a real-life park clean-up success and discuss the impact it had on the local ecosystem

Students prepare and organize the necessary gear and tools for the upcoming park clean-up, ensuring they understand how to use them safely

Students actively participate in the park clean-up event, working alongside park rangers and community members to collect litter and learn hands-on about maintaining ecosystem health

Students reflect on their park clean-up experience, sharing insights and discussing the changes they observed in the park's appearance and health

Students collaborate to plan a short video presentation that highlights their clean-up experience and learning outcomes, to be shared at the Stewardship Celebration Picnic

Students collaborate to film and edit their video presentation, highlighting the park clean-up experiences and what they learned about ecosystem dynamics and stewardship

Students practice storytelling, rehearsing narratives that share their personal experiences and insights from the park stewardship project

Students work together to prepare the vibrant displays of their posters, eco-art, and journals for the Stewardship Celebration Picnic

Students perform a final rehearsal of their video presentation and storytelling, providing each other with constructive feedback to refine their delivery

Students discuss and plan the logistics of the zero-waste picnic, considering how to minimize waste and involve their families in eco-friendly practices

Students and families gather in the park for the celebration picnic, where students present their video, storytelling, and displays, reinforcing the importance of stewardship and community involvement