The Michigan Nature Association | Sanctuaries

The lesson plans found on this page are organized by school age group, but they are prefect for scouting groups, nature clubs and families as well. To download the full lesson plan and activity click on the title of any lesson plan. The files are in PDF format.

	Beau-Tree-ful Learn about the different kinds of trees, their parts, what kind of environments they live in and what they provide to animals and people. Bioindicators Discover what frogs reveal about the health of their habitat and the environment around them. Frog Tastic Follow the progression of a frog’s life cycle through their transformations. Habitat Match Get familiar with an animal's habitat and the things they need to survive. Observing Nature Exercise your five senses in a natural environment. Tree ID Become an expert at identifying different kinds of trees! Who Goes There Study how animals move through out their environment using scat, tracks, rubs and scrapes.

	Wonderful Wetlands Study the importance of wetlands, including their benefits to wildlife, humans and the environment. Nature Journaling Develop your writing skills to record the things you experience in a natural environment.

	Leaf Changes Learn about the structure of leaves and the scientific reasons for seasonal leaf color changes.