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Week 1 · Nature Detectives

History

Great naturalists

Meet John Muir, Beatrix Potter, and George Washington Carver.

Pick your age

5-day pacing

Today's focus: learn the concept.

The Hook

Long ago there was a girl named Beatrix who drew animals so beautifully that scientists used her pictures!

The Big Idea

People who love nature have always studied it carefully.

Learn

John Muir hiked the mountains and helped save them.

Beatrix Potter drew rabbits and mushrooms so well, scientists trusted her.

George Washington Carver grew up loving plants and helped farmers.

See It

Three nature heroes

NameFamous for
John MuirSaved Yosemite
Beatrix PotterPeter Rabbit & mushroom drawings
G. W. CarverHelped farmers with peanuts

Try It (in the app)

Match person to fact

Match game
Climbed mountains, saved parks
Drew rabbits and mushrooms
Helped farmers grow peanuts

Worksheet

Fill in here, or print a blank copy

Trading-Card: Nature Hero

Pick one hero. Fill out their card.

  1. Name:
  2. When they lived:
  3. What they loved:
  4. Why we remember them:
  5. Picture: (draw)

Hands-On Build

Three trading cards

Materials

  • ·3 index cards
  • ·Crayons

Steps

  1. 01One card per hero.
  2. 02Draw their face.
  3. 03Write one fact.
  4. 04Trade with a sibling.

Mission Tie-In

Be a Nature Hero yourself in the Missing Ducklings mission!

Wrap-Up Discussion

  • ?Which hero would you most want to meet?
  • ?What did they all share?