- Identified different types of plants and trees
- Observed and learned about different animals and their habitats
- Understood the concept of erosion and how it affects the environment
- Learned about the water cycle and how it relates to the surrounding environment
- Identified different types of rocks and minerals
Continued development can include creating a nature journal to document observations and drawings of plants, animals, and geological features. Encourage the child to research and learn more about the different species they encountered on the hike. They can also experiment with creating their own mini-ecosystem or terrarium to observe how plants and animals interact with each other.