for any insects living in or on the log. shine the flashlight inside the log. is there evidence of any creatures, such as raccoons, opossum or snakes inside? examine the bark to see what is happening to it. turn the log over to see what is happening underneath. how is the forest recycling itself? use the magnifying glass to look closely at anything that interests you.
conversation: what additional changes would you see next summer?
ahead of time: brush up on what you learned about seeds in science classes.
assignment: look for plants with seeds--they may be on the ground, in trees or on fellow plants. collect a few seeds of each kind, 