What is an amphibian, and how is it different from a reptile? Designed for grades K-5 and to be done at home or with small groups, this interactive multi-activity mini-course introduces children to the amazing diversity of vertebrate animal life on our planet. The mini-course includes a beautifully illustrated story-based lesson as well as games, activities, and projects that appeal to all types of learners.
Activities include a richly illustrated BONES Bingo game in which children learn to identify animal groups by their traits. Children reinforce their understanding of these traits by creating their own vertebrate mobiles . Children then have fun testing their knowledge of different animal groups in a movement-based vertebrate twister game. Finally, what could be more fun than acting out their favorite animal in Critter Charades?
Most materials needed to complete the mini-course can be cut from the book itself . The mini-course requires only a few common household items to complete the activities: scissors, string, hanger, hole punch, coloring materials , pennies, M&Ms, Cheerios, dry beans, buttons , glue, paper plate or cardboard, paper clip, five colors of chalk, and a timer.
Upon completing the mini-course, children will be provided with links to additional online resources and will earn new concept badges for their Science Tool Kit -including backbone, amphibian, fish, mammal, bird, and reptile.
What is an amphibian, and how is it different from a reptile? Designed for grades K-5 and to be done at home or with small groups, this interactive multi-activity mini-course introduces children to the amazing diversity of vertebrate animal life on our planet. The mini-course includes a beautifully illustrated story-based lesson as well as games, activities, and projects that appeal to all types of learners.
Activities include a richly illustrated BONES Bingo game in which children learn to identify animal groups by their traits. Children reinforce their understanding of these traits by creating their own vertebrate mobiles . Children then have fun testing their knowledge of different animal groups in a movement-based vertebrate twister game. Finally, what could be more fun than acting out their favorite animal in Critter Charades?
Most materials needed to complete the mini-course can be cut from the book itself . The mini-course requires only a few common household items to complete the activities: scissors, string, hanger, hole punch, coloring materials , pennies, M&Ms, Cheerios, dry beans, buttons , glue, paper plate or cardboard, paper clip, five colors of chalk, and a timer.
Upon completing the mini-course, children will be provided with links to additional online resources and will earn new concept badges for their Science Tool Kit -including backbone, amphibian, fish, mammal, bird, and reptile.