Even More Capstone Ideas

Just in...here are some other great new teaching ideas for Teaching Naturally Capstone Projects

MP's three new ideas

A gift thanks to that tiny rain we had!

1. Nature exploration option at recess...maybe a "Tree Club" for schools without class time available.
2.  Weekly "Nature Study" or even a "Junior Naturalists" group looking closely at what's available nearby.  These guys have already started out studying orchards and comparing native black walnut with imported English walnut...which of course must be used together to grow walnuts in CA.  What a terrific way to start looking closely at nature while bringing in science, history and society!
3. Developing nature exploration experiences for students with different needs...specifically students with varying degrees of hearing loss. 

JM-B:  In her own words, "I think I will have my class design a hummingbird garden, concentrating on native plants.  We will be spending time on Montara Mountain identifying native plants and how they have adapted to their environment."  What a fun way to learn AND help restore vital habitat! (my words) I'm sure this will be very exciting and empowering for students.