A Kindergarten - 2nd Grade lesson exploring Smilodon (Saber-toothed cats) through video analysis, math-integrated craft (7-inch teeth), and role-playing predatory behaviors.
A quick 30-minute introduction to the skeletal system, focusing on its main functions and the names of key bones in the human body. Students will explore how their 'internal frame' helps them move and stay protected.
A foundational science lesson for Kindergarteners exploring the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower and the basic needs required for growth. Students will observe visual stages of growth and identify what plants need to survive.
A lesson exploring the diverse animals that call trees their home, focusing on identification and the specific parts of the tree they inhabit.
Students explore the ecosystem beneath the forest floor, focusing on animals that create tunnels and live among tree roots.
A 30-minute independent writing lesson for 2nd graders to explore the role of pollinators in our ecosystem, featuring a word bank and descriptive writing prompts.
Students will learn about the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem through a short reading passage and independent comprehension activities.
A foundational MLL lesson for 1st grade students focused on oral language and visual recognition of animals and their habitats (Forest, Ocean, Desert). The lesson emphasizes Total Physical Response (TPR), visual matching, and basic phonics connections.
A lesson introducing students to various ecosystems through vocabulary and visual identification. Students will learn the key characteristics of different biomes including forests, deserts, and oceans.
An outdoor exploration where students become 'Baby Detectives' to find and observe different types of babies in nature, including human, animal, and plant life. Students will learn that all living things start small and require care and specific environments to grow.
A first-grade lesson focused on identifying attributes and comparing/contrasting everyday objects, weather, and characters to build foundational logic and observation skills.
Students will identify the five sense organs and explain how they help humans perceive and interact with the world around them through reading and assessment.
An introductory lesson for kindergarten students to learn about the basic needs of plants (sun, water, soil) through interactive play.
An introductory lesson for K-2 students focusing on the major bones of the human body and their primary functions through movement and visual labeling.
An interactive kindergarten lesson where students become 'Nature Detectives' to identify living and non-living things through observation and a hands-on sorting game.
A comprehensive set of materials designed for MCAS-Alt portfolios, focusing on the plant life cycle (birth, growth, reproduction, and death) through sequencing and model-building.