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.
students draw their tree in each of the three seasons.
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Writing.K.2. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
describe the patterns
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.
Underneath each picture, have students note the weather that they observed during that season
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 4 – Planning and Carrying Out Investigations. K-2. Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns and/or relationships in the natural and/or designed world in order to answer scientific questions.
Direct students to review data from their journals, looking for patterns over time.
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.
describe how you’re like a tree and how you’re different
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Speaking and Listening.K.4. Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Speaking and Listening.K.6. Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
Name the parts of the tree. How does each part help the tree?
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Writing.K.2. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
create a map or mural showing your adopted tree
C3 Framework. Dimension 2. Geography.2.K-2. Construct maps, graphs, and other representations of familiar places.
Discuss the following questions to help students deepen their understanding
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Speaking and Listening.K.1.A. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Speaking and Listening.K.6. Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
or use them as writing prompts.
Common Core. ELA-Literacy.Writing.K.2. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.