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Ecosystem Explorers

Recommended for Grades 3-12

Take a guided trail walk to explore North Carolina’s ecosystems and investigate plants, adaptations, and the interconnected relationships between weather, wildlife, and people.

Students will learn about ecosystems across North America and meet some native species during a walk on The Schiele’s Nature Trail. They will discover how plants and animals interact with their surroundings and how those living things adapt to survive and thrive! 

ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET CDC, LOCAL, AND STATE HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS. 

Ecosystem Explorers meets these curriculum standards:

NC Earth Science ES.4.L.1.1, ES.4.L.1.2, ES.4.L.1.4, ES.5.L.2.1, ES.5.L.2.2, ES5.L.2.3, ES.6.L.2.1, ES6.L.2.3, ES.8.L.3.1, ES.8.L.3.2, ES.8.L.3.3

SC Life Science 3-LS1-1, 3-LS2-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-4, 4-LS1-2, 5-LS2-1, 7-SL2-1, 7-SL2-2, 7-LS2-3, 7-LS2-4

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The Schiele Museum’s education programs address critical standards for public education. For questions about your visit, please contact our Group Scheduling Coordinator at stephanie.austin@gastonianc.gov