Grasshoppers: Place-based Learning Plan for the MSUM Regional Science Center

Authors

Brooklyn Partlow, Minnesota State University MoorheadFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

_{This submission is a curiosity and place-based science lesson designed for elementary students. It centers on observing grasshoppers during a field experience at MSUM’s Regional Science Center. The lesson engages students by making observations, asking questions, and recording data through a structured curiosity walk. By interacting within a natural phenomenon, students develop a deeper understanding of habitats, ecosystems, and animal adaptations such as camouflage and movement. The significance of this lesson lies in its emphasis on experiential, inquiry-based learning which promotes curiosity and scientific thinking. Additionally, the lesson incorporates Indigenous ways of knowing. Including this into my submission teaches students the importance of observation and respect for nature across all cultures.}

Comments

_{This submission was created as part of my coursework in the Elementary Inclusive Education program at Minnesota State University Moorhead.}

Recommended Citation

Partlow, Brooklyn, "Grasshoppers: Place-based Learning Plan for the MSUM Regional Science Center" (2026). OER Materials. 13.
https://red.mnstate.edu/oer-materials/13