Grade 5

Students observing SAV's found at shoreline ecosystem.

Eco-Trekkers
Year Round
Locations: Marshy Point Nature Center and Miami Beach Park

Essential Question:
How do organisms interact with each other in the ecosystems of the Shoreline, Wetland, Meadow, and Forest?

This field study is an integral component of the 5th grade science program and is supported by a 2-week Eco-Trekkers classroom curriculum and pre-trip school visits.

During the field study students will investigate ecosystems of the Shoreline, Wetland, Meadow, and Forest. All fifth grade students will attend the program at no cost. Two buses will be provided to transport students to the facilities.

Outdoor Science will schedule this program for every school. Your school will be notified of your field study date.

Grade 5 VSC/BCPS
Content Standard: Life Science and Flow of Matter
Topic: Ecology
Indicator: The students will recognize and explain that individuals and groups of organisms interact with each other and their environment.
Topic: Flow of Matter
Indicator: The students will recognize and explain that some source of energy is needed for all organisms to grow, survive, and reproduce

Science Logs are essential for scientists to collect their data.

Fifth Graders testing salinity of water found in forest.

Fifth graders collecting living organisms and non-living data at Miami Beach wetland.