NGSS Performance Expectation. 1-ESS1-2 – Earth’s Place in the Universe. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Encourage the children to sort the twigs by the type of bud, color, or length.
Common Core. Math.1.MD.A.1. Order three objects by length; compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by using a third object.
sort the objects into two or more piles so that all the objects in a pile are alike in some way
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 1 – Patterns. K-2. Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
What other observations can you make about the objects
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 2 – Planning and Carrying Out Investigations. K-2. Make observations (firsthand or from media) and/or measurements to collect data that can be used to make comparisons.
similarities and differences they observe between the two habitats
NGSS Performance Expectation. 2-LS4-1 – Biological Evolution – Unity and Diversity. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Using a digital clock or other method, help students calculate the number of daylight hours
Common Core. Math.1.OA.A.1.Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
match the leaves to the trees
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 1 – Patterns. K-2. Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
have students describe the leaf’s characteristics
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 1 – Patterns. K-2. Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
Explore such questions as
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Speaking and Listening.1.2. Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
Lead a discussion about what trees and other plants need to live
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Speaking and Listening.1.1.A. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
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