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, and put them in separate envelopes. look in the field guide to identify the plant that made the seed. notice all the different shapes and sizes of the seeds, and 