Challenge 1A: Plant Passport
(PreK to 1st Grade)

For Individuals — Maximum points: 120 (60 per entry; 2 entries per school)

YOUR CHALLENGE:
A huge diversity of plant and animal life surrounds us. Take some time to explore your school grounds, local park, community green spaces or your own yard. What plants and trees do you see? Document your observations in a “passport” to the plants in your community. You may use the template provided or let your creativity shine and make your own. Download PDF

ENTRY SUBMISSION: Monday, October 2, 2023 to Sunday October 8, 2023 

Electronically submit the following:

✓  Entry Requirements:
 Use the provided template. If you create your own, you must ensure the same questions and activities are included.
 Plant Passport must be original, hand-rendered artwork by students in color pencil, crayon, pens, markers only; no computer-generated designs. 
 On-time entry submission. Late entries will be accepted with a reduction in points. 

FAIRCHILD FIELD TRIP EXTENSION: 
Bring your class on a virtual field trip at Fairchild. Please visit Explorer Field Trip Programs for more information.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: 
For more information on how your submission will be evaluated, please see the Challenge 1A Rubric

LESSON PLANNING GUIDES: 
Visit the Challenge 1A Lesson Planning Guide for ideas on how to implement this challenge in your classroom.

CHALLENGE RESOURCES: