El Education: Field Guide to the Aquatic Gardens at Forest Park

3rd grade students in Springfield, Massachusetts created this field guide as part of a learning expedition on ecosystems and pond life. Students did fieldwork in the city park and worked with local experts, closely examining the ponds. They received guidance from the park officials and naturalist staff. Each entry follows a similar format and contains descriptive information - including habitat, life cycle, diet, behavior, predators and interesting facts - about the animal or plant that was studied.