Subject: Science Title: Mammal Friends - #2 Grade Level: 1 Purpose: Students identify different animal “characters” in the Puckster books and learn about their growth, development, and characteristics. Curricular Classify a variety of animals based on observable characteristics. Connections: Identify requirements of animals to maintain life; i.e. air, food, water, shelter, space. Materials: Chart paper for instruction Handout - attached Animal Books; Pictures of animals; Access to internet Activity: Talk about the appearance of some common mammals. Ask students if they know what animals need to survive. Help them understand the basic requirements of life: air, food, water, shelter, space. As a class, complete a graphic organizer on chart paper with the following titles: size, limbs, adaptations (body covering, claws, teeth, etc.), shelter, food, and babies. Have students choose from the 2 Puckster characters (bear or beaver) which one they would like to learn about. Hand out the appropriate organizer. Students research the various topics to complete the organizer independently. When organizer is completed, draw or trace a picture of the animal in the middle of the organizer. Extension: Share information with a classmate, who chose a different mammal or the same mammal, to compare. L.A.: Write a paragraph using the information in your organizer. Assessment: Observe students as they complete organizer, assisting when necessary. Check organizers for understanding - correct information.
Subject: Science Title: Mammal Friends - #2 Grade Level: 1 Purpose: Students identify different animal “characters” in the Puckster books and learn about their growth, development, and characteristics. Curricular Connections: Classify a variety of animals based on observable characteristics. Identify requirements of animals to maintain life; i.e. air, food, water, shelter, space. Materials: Chart paper for instruction Handout - attached Animal Books; Pictures of animals; Access to internet Activity: Talk about the appearance of some common mammals. Ask students if they know what animals need to survive. Help them understand the basic requirements of life: air, food, water, shelter, space. As a class, complete a graphic organizer on chart paper with the following titles: size, limbs, adaptations (body covering, claws, teeth, etc.), shelter, food, and babies. Have students choose from the 2 Puckster characters (bear or beaver) which one they would like to learn about. Hand out the appropriate organizer. Students research the various topics to complete the organizer independently. When organizer is completed, draw or trace a picture of the animal in the middle of the organizer. Extension: Share information with a classmate, who chose a different mammal or the same mammal, to compare. L.A.: Write a paragraph using the information in your organizer. Assessment: Observe students as they complete organizer, assisting when necessary. Check organizers for understanding - correct information.
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