Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
How does a bird use its beak to survive?
Download and reference First Grade: Exploring Missouri teacher guide pages 152-159 and student guide pages 122-127 for full lesson plan
What external parts of isopods inspire us?
Download and reference First Grade: Exploring Missouri teacher guide pages 76-81 and student guide pages 54-60 for full lesson plan.
What is armor and how does armor protect an animal?
Download and reference First Grade: Exploring Missouri teacher guide pages 70-75 and student guide pages 46-53 for full lesson plan.