Seasonal Pond Study
My Seasonal Pond Nature Study builds on one of my oldest and most loved unit studies, the Pond Unit Study.
This expanded resource includes:
24 lessons, six for each season plus an introductory lesson on foundational ecological concepts
Printable materials such as educational posters, life cycle diagrams, and anatomy charts
Subject connections across language arts, social studies, math, and art
A simple guide to help you customize and explore each topic in a way that works for your family
The seasonal studies are thoughtfully planned and carefully curated to reflect the natural rhythms of pond life. My hope is that this study becomes a meaningful tradition for your family, a reason to return to the pond each season.
The suggested activities are simply a starting point. You are encouraged to follow your curiosity, adapt the lessons to your family’s needs, and incorporate your own seasonal traditions. Whether you are visiting the pond for the first time or returning year after year, this study is designed to support and inspire a lasting learning experience.
Here are the topics included:
INTRO:
📘How to Use This Study Guide
🌿Introduction to the Pond Ecosystem
🦫Pond Wildlife
🌎Key Ecological Concepts
SPRING:
🌱First Signs of Life
🐸The Double Life of Amphibians
🌧️Spring Showers
🦢Birding at the Pond
💧Vernal Pools
🐝Pond Plants & Pollinators
SUMMER:
🐌 Pond Invertebrates
🌿 Aquatic Plants & Photosynthesis
🦆 Pond Food Chains
🌾 Riparian Zone
🎣 Gone Fishin'
🐢 Turtles & Reptiles
AUTUMN:
🌙Night at the Pond
🐾Pond Visitors
🔬Microscopic Pond Life
🍂Autumn Plants
🪱Life in the Mud
🦆Migration & Preparing for Winter
WINTER:
🌨️Winter Dormancy
❄️Frozen Pond
🐟Pond Layers & Zones
🔍Pond Scavenger Hunt
🌳Wetland Ecosystems
🎨Monet’s Water Lilies
These are digital files that you will be able to download yourself after purchase. Please note that the file will expire 24 hours after you access it so be sure to save it right away! Let me know if you have any trouble.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
TERMS OF USE:
Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.
Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.
A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/
My Seasonal Pond Nature Study builds on one of my oldest and most loved unit studies, the Pond Unit Study.
This expanded resource includes:
24 lessons, six for each season plus an introductory lesson on foundational ecological concepts
Printable materials such as educational posters, life cycle diagrams, and anatomy charts
Subject connections across language arts, social studies, math, and art
A simple guide to help you customize and explore each topic in a way that works for your family
The seasonal studies are thoughtfully planned and carefully curated to reflect the natural rhythms of pond life. My hope is that this study becomes a meaningful tradition for your family, a reason to return to the pond each season.
The suggested activities are simply a starting point. You are encouraged to follow your curiosity, adapt the lessons to your family’s needs, and incorporate your own seasonal traditions. Whether you are visiting the pond for the first time or returning year after year, this study is designed to support and inspire a lasting learning experience.
Here are the topics included:
INTRO:
📘How to Use This Study Guide
🌿Introduction to the Pond Ecosystem
🦫Pond Wildlife
🌎Key Ecological Concepts
SPRING:
🌱First Signs of Life
🐸The Double Life of Amphibians
🌧️Spring Showers
🦢Birding at the Pond
💧Vernal Pools
🐝Pond Plants & Pollinators
SUMMER:
🐌 Pond Invertebrates
🌿 Aquatic Plants & Photosynthesis
🦆 Pond Food Chains
🌾 Riparian Zone
🎣 Gone Fishin'
🐢 Turtles & Reptiles
AUTUMN:
🌙Night at the Pond
🐾Pond Visitors
🔬Microscopic Pond Life
🍂Autumn Plants
🪱Life in the Mud
🦆Migration & Preparing for Winter
WINTER:
🌨️Winter Dormancy
❄️Frozen Pond
🐟Pond Layers & Zones
🔍Pond Scavenger Hunt
🌳Wetland Ecosystems
🎨Monet’s Water Lilies
These are digital files that you will be able to download yourself after purchase. Please note that the file will expire 24 hours after you access it so be sure to save it right away! Let me know if you have any trouble.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
TERMS OF USE:
Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.
Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.
A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/
My Seasonal Pond Nature Study builds on one of my oldest and most loved unit studies, the Pond Unit Study.
This expanded resource includes:
24 lessons, six for each season plus an introductory lesson on foundational ecological concepts
Printable materials such as educational posters, life cycle diagrams, and anatomy charts
Subject connections across language arts, social studies, math, and art
A simple guide to help you customize and explore each topic in a way that works for your family
The seasonal studies are thoughtfully planned and carefully curated to reflect the natural rhythms of pond life. My hope is that this study becomes a meaningful tradition for your family, a reason to return to the pond each season.
The suggested activities are simply a starting point. You are encouraged to follow your curiosity, adapt the lessons to your family’s needs, and incorporate your own seasonal traditions. Whether you are visiting the pond for the first time or returning year after year, this study is designed to support and inspire a lasting learning experience.
Here are the topics included:
INTRO:
📘How to Use This Study Guide
🌿Introduction to the Pond Ecosystem
🦫Pond Wildlife
🌎Key Ecological Concepts
SPRING:
🌱First Signs of Life
🐸The Double Life of Amphibians
🌧️Spring Showers
🦢Birding at the Pond
💧Vernal Pools
🐝Pond Plants & Pollinators
SUMMER:
🐌 Pond Invertebrates
🌿 Aquatic Plants & Photosynthesis
🦆 Pond Food Chains
🌾 Riparian Zone
🎣 Gone Fishin'
🐢 Turtles & Reptiles
AUTUMN:
🌙Night at the Pond
🐾Pond Visitors
🔬Microscopic Pond Life
🍂Autumn Plants
🪱Life in the Mud
🦆Migration & Preparing for Winter
WINTER:
🌨️Winter Dormancy
❄️Frozen Pond
🐟Pond Layers & Zones
🔍Pond Scavenger Hunt
🌳Wetland Ecosystems
🎨Monet’s Water Lilies
These are digital files that you will be able to download yourself after purchase. Please note that the file will expire 24 hours after you access it so be sure to save it right away! Let me know if you have any trouble.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
TERMS OF USE:
Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way.
Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product.
A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/