Find shade

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For the grown-up

Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Big idea

A cover can block sunlight and reduce warming beneath it.

Words

cover something above or over
block stop from passing
awning roof-like cover
under below something

All words on the Word Wall

Talk together

Where does sunlight reach the ground?
Which cover blocks it?
What part might we build?

Get ready

Photos of tree shade, awning and umbrella; card, blocks and toy figure for dry indoor model.

Safety

A grown-up stays close. Never look at the Sun; use hats, sunscreen and shade breaks. The adult checks surfaces first; do not touch anything hot.
Only a grown-up uses scissors or cuts cardboard. Keep small pieces out of mouths; use large cards.

Story time

A Very Important Tree

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-PS3-2