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Description
In this story Penny's grandfather takes her on a field trip to Oak Hammock Marsh, Manitoba. Grandpa Brown is an avid naturalist who teaches Penny all about the birds and other animals they see. When they stop for lunch Penny learns an important lesson about the value of wetland conservation. She discovers that even small actions such as recycling can help protect our natural world. The book includes a glossary of technical terms related to the marsh and colourful pictures of the wildlife that live there.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
This book is intended to be used as a first field guide for children who are visiting Oak Hammock Marsh, thus it is particularly relevant for Manitoba students. However, most of the birds and animals in the story can be found in freshwater wetland ecosystems in all parts of Canada. Therefore the book is a valuable resource for teachers and students participating in wetland field trips. The book could also be used as precursor to a discussion about appreciating our natural world and how we can help our environment.
Relevant Curriculum Units
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- Alberta
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- Grade 3
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- Science
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- Science 3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems
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- Science
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- Science 4: All living things sense and respond to their environment
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- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
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- Grade 3
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- Science & Technology
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- Life Systems: Growth & Changes in Plants
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- Science & Technology
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- Life Systems: Habitats and Communities
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
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- Living Things
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- Living Things
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
- Step 2Select a grade level
- Grade 3
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- Science
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Science 3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems
- Grade 4
- Step 3Select a subject
- Science
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Science 4: All living things sense and respond to their environment
Themes Addressed
Citizenship (1)
- Ecological Footprint
Ecosystems (2)
- Appreciating the Natural World
- Habitat Loss
Waste Management (1)
- Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
