Central+Park+Project+Ideas

1. Scavenger hunt - list of ideas /items to locate within the park. (leaves, animals, sculpture,) 2. Mapping - topographic, sketches, measuring distance (using body parts), ways to incorporate math skills, measuring stride, 3. Identifying tree and other plant life. 4. Study of evasive vs native plant life. 5. Rock identification: What is bedrock and the other rocks found in the area. 6. Orienteering - what direction are we going? Using a compass to help figure out what direction we are facing. 7. Posing with the rocks, like your a rock star, be historical figures on top of the rock! 8. Look for signs of the glaciers. 9. Compare and contrast animal life inside and outside of the park. 10. What types of rocks would you use to make long lasting baseball bases. 11. Art- rubbings, sketching, drawing, painting what you see, 12. Identifying the rocks in the buildings and bridges. 13. Edible plants 14. Pants and their insects. 15. Ecosystems that are found there.