5C Nature Events

What are these plants and animals doing? 

Download and reference First Grade: Exploring Missouri teacher guide pages 100-107 and student guide pages 80-85 for full lesson plan 

Portal Resources
Downloads
Document
How to make a nature journal so you can record wildlife like a scientist | Natural History Museum
Document
List of Materials

Crayons or colored pencils 

MDC Natural Events Calendar (Calendars are available for purchase November to January.) 

Thermometer 

Estimated Time

2 hours 

  • Engage: 10 minutes 
  • Explore: 30 minutes + 20 minutes x 15 days 
  • Explain: 30 minutes 
  • Elaborate: 20 minutes 
  • Evaluate: 15 minutes 
Standards
Topic
Weather
Plant Needs
Animal Needs
Seasonal Changes
Missouri Learning Standard
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI)
Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)