This fun Tadpole to Frog Unit is a complete unit set up as Guided Observations. It will gives your tadpole unit a new life! 20 specific minilessons teaches the student HOW to observe and guides them in WHAT to observe. The specific, focused lessons teach the children the important skills of scientific observation. Each task is authentic and students are guided to record their observation using explicit nonfiction conventions.
This unit includes: Objectives, Pretest, End of Unit Test, Student Recording Sheet, Tadpole Diary Cover, 20 Scripted Prompts for Guided Observations, and Word Wall suggestions.



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I have 18+ years public school teacher in New York as a first grade, then second grade teacher. I am also the collaborative teacher with much experience in special education. Earlier in my career, I was taught severely handicapped children in Missouri. I have worked on numerous curriculum committees throughout my career which included work writing curriculum and training teachers.
