Monday, March 28, 2016

Grades 2 & 3: Learning about Habitats-The Rainforest

You finished your Arctic research and presentation.  Now you are going to learn more about The Rainforest.  You will research The Rainforest and find at least TWO interesting facts about The Rainforest.  Then choose an animal that lives in The Rainforest.  Research that animal and find at least TWO interesting and important facts about your animal.  Once you have completed your research and the graphic organizer, you may make two slides on our Rainforest Presentation!

Click here to print out a copy of your research graphic organizer
Click here to go to our Rainforest Presentation 
Sadie's Habitat Presentation

Sites to use for your research:

Kids Corner-Rainforest Alliance
Tropical Rainforests
National Geographic for Kids:  15 Cool Things to Know about Rainforests

 

Journey to a tropical rainforest in this video--





Monday, March 21, 2016

1st Grade: Our Animal Book

 Today we are going to make our Animal Book.  First you will need to log in to your Google Drive account.  Click here to go to the log in page for Google. 

 Ms. Casassa will give you the log in information during tech class.

Click here to go to our animal book!

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Science Activities for Grade 1: Learning about Animals and their Habitats

Learn about animals and their habitats and habits by playing Switch Zoo!  Click here to start making your own animals.














Ready to learn more?  Click here to read about your favorite animals. 
Your task: You have been selected to be the zookeeper at a brand new zoo. Your job is to care for three animals of your choosing. You need to design living spaces that match the real life habitat of the animals. You must also make sure the animals are safe and properly fed. Click here for a copy of the questions.

More places to explore:  The National Geographic Young Explorer has interesting articles too.  Click here to read about beavers