Ocean
Objectives:
Define ocean, identify 5 oceans, habitats, zones, Compare/contrast traits of whale vs.shark, identify life cycle of a sea turtle, explain ocean food chain, explore water cycle, research ocean life, research/report on specific ocean creature
Read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: compare and contrast the movie/create a line plot based on comparison
Owls
Objectives:
Identify Owl/parts of owl, research/report on specific owls, explore owl food chain, dissect owl pellets, define types of vores
Read Hoot: Compare and contrast book vs. movie/ create a line plot based on comparison
Thanksgiving
Objectives:
Define Pilgrim/Indian, identify differences , culture, food, lifestyle, explore the Mayflower and identify parts of the ship, compare and contrast Wild vs. Domestic turkey
Christmas
Objectives:
Explore various types of Christmas tree found in the U.S., locate popular state suppliers on a map of the U.S., research/report aspects of a particular type of tree
Read A Christmas Story: compare and contrast book vs. movie/create a line plot based on comparison
Space
Objectives:
Identify planets and characteristics of each, explore characteristics of the sun, order planets, identify Moon and cyclical phases, define various terms associated with the Solar System, research various constellations and Greek mythology associated with each, mnemonic sentences, paint space depictions, Moon research journal, constellation presentation
Easter
Objective:
Complete various Language Activities based on the book Rechenka’s Egg
Make Ukranian Eggs
Wetlands
Objectives:
Define wetlands, identify 4 types of wetlands, explore characteristics of wetland soil, research various animals and plants found in each wetland environment, investigate/dissect a cattail, identify the life cycle of a frog
Wetland Group Research project
Wetland Dioramas