Students will use SEEK or other species identification tools to create a database of biodiversity on campus. The lesson starts with a discussion of the importance of biodiversity to the functioning of
When studying Life Science, students are very curious to watch animals and plants growing. In this lesson, students observe growth of baby guppies in fish tanks, understanding life cycles and growing
This is a third grade lesson focused on structure and function. In the lesson, students observe, investigate, and research chickens to create a model focused on the parts of a chicken and their
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Animal Habitats: Lesson 3
This is lesson 3 of the Life Science Unit. Students design a habitat for an organism using earth material. It includes optional fiction read-alouds, picture sorts, STEM hands-on activities, journal
Animal Classification: Lesson 2
This is lesson 2 of the Life Science Unit. It includes optional fiction read-alouds, picture sorts, STEM hands-on activities, journal prompts, classroom partner games that reinforce science content
Animals and Resources: Lesson 1
This is lesson 1 of the Life Science Unit. Students engineer a bird feeder to help birds access resources to survive. This lesson includes optional fiction read-alouds, picture sorts, STEM hands-on