My Science Box

Time
10-20 min introduce activity
45-60 min complete research (some may be assigned for homework)
45-55 min construct food web on classroom floor

Grouping
Individual

Materials
For organism research

• Copies of Field Guide Pages for each student (downloadable below)
• A large assortment of field guides for insects, birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, etc.
• Optional: Internet access

For food web activity

• 2-3 balls of yarn
• scissors
• index cards

Setting
Classroom, library or computer lab.