Kindergarten year Science Unit 2: What Living Things Need
Kindergarten · Science · Week 10
Animals change places
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For the grown-up
Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Big idea
Animals change places in ways that help meet needs.
Words
- nest place for eggs or young
- burrow hole an animal uses
- dam barrier that holds back water
- shelter place that helps protect
Talk together
- What changed in this place?
- How might that help the animal?
- What clue supports your idea?
Get ready
- Photographs of a nest, burrow and beaver dam, paper strips and a shallow dry landscape mat.
Safety
- A grown-up chooses a safe accessible route and stays close; hold hands near streets. Stay away from traffic, wildlife, unknown plants and standing water; use photos indoors if needed.
- Only a grown-up uses scissors or cuts cardboard. Keep small pieces out of mouths; use large cards.
Story time
How to help
Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.
Standards
K-ESS2-2