Question

How is the outer covering of animals useful to animals science blue ray book?

Answer 1

TARGET AUDIENCE
Kindergarten through Second grade
STANDARDS
VA Grades K-1: Scientific investigation, reasoning and logic; Matter; Life processes;
Earth patterns, cycles and changes.
MD Grades K-2: Constructing knowledge; Applying evidence and reasoning;
Communicating scientific information.
DC Grades K-2: Scientific inquiry, Physical science, Life science.
* See page 3 for an in-depth list of standards of learning covered in this program.
OVERARCHING GOAL
To observe, compare, contrast and analyze animal coverings.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
1. Students will observe a variety of animals and what covers their bodies.
2. Students will compare and contrast the animals and their body coverings.
3. Students will utilize effective scientist skills.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
1. Students will use observation skills to describe animal body coverings.
2. Students will sort and/or classify the animals by their body coverings.
MATERIALS, RESOURCES, TIME, SPACE
Materials: 7 Animal coverings with corresponding images and example images of
coverings. Animal Coverings Activity Sheet #1 and Post-visit Activity Sheet.
Time: 45 minutes
Space: Discovery Room
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