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4th Grade

Beaver Adaptations

March 15, 2022

Students will dive into the study of animal adaptations, focusing on the American beaver. Each activity reinforces nine physical American beaver adaptations that make it uniquely suited to its wetland habitat: strong teeth, broad tail, nictitating membrane, nose and ear flap, thick fur, waterproofing oil, split nail, webbed feet, and strong front nails. Students will play the engaging Beaver LODGE-ic board game, sort descriptive and explanatory beaver facts, and create a new product using the concept of biomimicry to understand the important role the American beaver plays in wetlands across the Pacific Northwest.

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NGSS Alignment

Beaver Adaptations NGSS Alignment

What’s Included?

Beaver Adaptations Unit Checklist

Downloadable PDFs

Beaver Adaptations Teacher Guide
Beaver Adaptations Vocab Cards
Beaver Adaptations PowerPoint
Beaver LODGEic Game ANSWER KEY
Beaver LODGEic Blank Game Table
Explanation or Description ELA Activity Cards
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Important information about borrowing a kit:

  • We offer these kits for free to Washington County Educators. All ECO kits are supplied with necessary materials and instructions. If you are missing any supplies, please let us know!
  • Standard loan time is 3 weeks. If you need more time, please indicate that on your request form.
  • Please arrange a time to pick-up your ECO kit at our office (7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400, Hillsboro, OR 97124) as well as a time to return it to our office. We may be able to arrange a staff member to bring the kit to you.
  • Questions? Email Kristina Peterson.
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Plant Identification

March 15, 2022

This unit includes lessons that help students explore the world of botany. Botany (the study of plants) gives students tools to understand how plants work and are identified. In each hands-on activity, students will learn the names and distinguishing characteristics of many common plants found in the Pacific Northwest. So the next time they are exploring the outdoors they can share their knowledge with their friends and families.

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NGSS Alignment

Plant Identification NGSS Alignment

What’s Included?

Unit Checklist Plant ID

Downloadable PDFs

Dichotomous Key Worksheet
Leaf Characteristics Worksheet
Plant ID Ethnobotany Research Guiding Questions worksheet
Plant ID Ethnobotany Research Rubric
Plant ID Teacher Guide
Plant ID Vocab Cards
Plant ID PowerPoint
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Important information about borrowing a kit:

  • We offer these kits for free to Washington County Educators. ECO kits are supplied with necessary materials and instructions. If you are missing any supplies, please let us know!
  • Standard loan time is 3 weeks. If you need more time, please indicate that on your request form.
  • Please arrange a time to pick-up your ECO kit at our office (7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400, Hillsboro, OR 97124) as well as a time to return it to our office. We may be able to arrange a staff member to bring the kit to you.
  • Questions? Email Kristina Peterson.
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ECO Kit Request
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