Unit
4
Spring for a Bear
Timeline
The following lessons are intended to start at the conclusion of Unit 3 in February and conclude by the end of the school year.
- Lesson 4A: 2 hours + additional daily observation time
- Lesson 4B: 2 hours + additional weekly observation time
- Lesson 4C: 1.5 hours
- Lesson 4D: 1.5 hours
- Lesson 4E: 2 hours
Essential Statements
- I can identify how plants change their environments to meet their needs.
- I can explain how the amount of daylight changes through the year and how that affects plan growth.
- I can explain how the temperature changes throughout the year.
- I can identify ways to be bear aware and how I can reduce my impact on Missouri wildlife.
Essential Reading
Lesson 4A
- Hello Spring! ; ; Lesson 4A
Lesson 4B
- Plants Can’t Sit Still ; ; Lesson 4B
Lesson 4C
- Over and Under the Pond ; ; Lesson 4C
Vocabulary
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Aware: noticing something (Lesson 4D)
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Danger(ous): able to cause harm; not safe (Lesson 4D)
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Grow(th): to become larger (Lesson 4A)
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Need: something you must have (Lesson 4B)
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Seasons: different times of year called spring, summer, fall, and winter (Lesson 4A)
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Spring: a season when plants and trees begin to grow, between winter and summer (Lesson 4A)
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Sprout: to grow, on a plant this is often seen as a new leaf or flower bud (Lesson 4B)
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Test: a plan to show what is learned (Lesson 4B)