OWLS projects provide opportunities to integrate across the
curriculum using a thematic approach. Here are a few limited
examples of how your project could help to support instructional
objectives and tie to subject areas. Identifying plants and
animals, studying living communities, ecological systems, and
monitoring change. Studying soil characteristics, hydrologic
cycles, and properties of water. Applying concepts related to
weather, climate, and seasonal patterns. Tallying species,
mapping of site, graphing growth of vegetation, interpreting
data. Developing a written plan, making oral reports, writing
newspaper and newsletter articles, communication with diverse
groups. Identifying historical uses of site, engaging in the
political process, working cooperatively with others. Developing
site maps and illustrations. Applying appropriate technology in
land use projects. When working on an OWLS, you will use your
indoor classroom for the majority of curriculum connected
activities. This process helps make the