This week we looked at some amazing adaptations in fish, amphibians, birds. reptiles ad mammals. We wanted to learn about how different animals survive in the wild based on their unique body parts. Students had a chance to examine our very own glow fish, zebra finches, as well as looking at videos on chinchillas, frogs and snakes. Students quickly identified that animals have special parts that help them survive in the wild. |
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This week we started our unit on animals. Students were asked to recall all the animals they know and draw or write them in a circle map. They encouraged and help each other recall animals that live in cities, jungles, forests and oceans. From there we discussed how a scientist could identify which offspring (baby) matched with which adult. These are some of the responses they shared:
Part of their requirements as kindergarten scientists is to recognize that adult animals and their young have similar body parts to one another and that some characteristics are shared between parents and their young. Although they may not be identical, they may appear very similar.
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Ms. LohitsaLover of ALL things science and engineering! Guided Questions:
1. What makes something living? 2. What makes something non-living? 3. What do plants and animals need in order to survive? 4. What does the sun do for the earth? Vocabulary:
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