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If you have oak trees, you probably have acorns, which can be fun and interesting to explore. It is valuable for learners to become aware of and learn about oaks and their acorn seeds, since oaks are extremely important for supporting many organisms within an ecosystem. You don’t need whole acorns to do the activity—any acorn, and maybe especially broken or partial acorns, can be a fun mystery to look at! Self-guided activity, best for learners 6-years-old and older, or younger learners with adult support. Materials:
Guidance Documents:
Flip Card Activities - Background InformationPDF
Preparation & Engagement Guidance - Exploring AcornsPDF
Signage:
Activity Sign - Exploring AcornsPDF
Activity Sign - Explorando bellotasPDF
Activity:
Flip Cards - Exploring AcornsPDF
Flip Cards - Exploring Acorns - with Printing & Crop LinesPDF
Tarjetas - Explorando bellotasPDF
Tarjetas - Explorando bellotas - with Printing & Crop LinesPDF
Topics: Nature & Environment
Activity Type: Outdoor Activity
Language: Spanish, English
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