1F What Lives in My Schoolyard?

Download and reference Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season teacher guide (link to teacher guide) pages 58-61 and student guide (link to student guide) pages 32-37 for full lesson plan.

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List of Materials
  • Small plot boundary tool such as: hula hoop, meter stick and mark off square meter, PVC quadrat, yarn and golf tees for each group of students to secure each corner
  • Hand lenses
  • Collection jars
  • Devise to take pictures (optional)
  • Chart paper or Smartboard for teacher charting
  • Student guide and pencil
Estimated Time

1.5 hours

  • Engage: 15 minutes
  • Explore: 30 minutes
  • Explain: 15 minutes
  • Elaborate: 15 minutes
  • Evaluate: 10 minutes
Standards
Topic
Plant Needs
Animal Needs
Missouri Learning Standard
Next Generation Science Standard
Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)