2A Bear Observations

Lesson Plans

Portal Resources
Links
Downloads
Noticing and Wonderings Chart (122.65 KB)
2A Reading Thermometers Handout (76.79 KB)
2A Daily Temperature Chart (45.74 KB)
2A Daily Weather Chart (194.66 KB)
2A Bear Cut Outs (1.21 MB)
List of Materials
  • Chart paper (2 pieces)
  • 2A Bear Cut Outs (30)
  • Outside area (schoolyard)
  • Thermometers (digital thermometer optional) (class set, one per student)
  • Cups (any size), 2 per pair of students for warm/cold water
  • Warm water from the tap
  • Ice water
  • Clear tape
  • Student Guide and pencil
Estimated Time

2 hours

  • Engage: 15 minutes
  • Explore: 45 minutes + 10 minutes x 15 days
  • Explain: 15 minutes
  • Elaborate: 15 minutes
  • Evaluate: 10 minutes
  • Extend: 10 minutes
Lesson Extensions
Cross-Curricular Extensions

Cross-Curricular Extension: Movement: Go outside and share different actions that depict how animals prepare for winter and have students act those out.

Standards
Topic
Weather
Plant Needs
Animal Needs
Missouri Learning Standard
Next Generation Science Standard
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI)
Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)
Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)