Nature & Environment: 5 Grade K Classroom Life Science 5E Hands-On Activities
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Nature & Environment: Five Grade K Life Science 5E Hands-On Activities
ABOUT THIS BUNDLE OF ACTIVITIES:
This is one of a set of 5E, NGSS-aligned hands-on activities created by Ellen at the EdTechLens. The activities give students direct, hands-on experience with life science concepts and provide opportunities for collaborative learning. These hands-on activities are for classroom use. They are NGSS-aligned and support the life science curriculum. Lesson time for each activity is 1 1/2 to 2 hours; they may be done in parts. Easily-available materials are used.
This is a bundle and the individual activities are sold separately on TpT. Individual activities are also found in units in the Ellen at the EdTechLens store. Please see links below, if you already have some of our products, before purchasing.
Grade Level:
Written for kindergarten students but can be used for grades pre K-1
PRODUCT COMPONENTS:
Each of the 5 activities contains 4 PDF files:
— Detailed teacher support document
— Reproducible student document
— Activity Cover Page
— About page
PRODUCT DETAILS
1 — Student pages are organized by 5E headings. Students are given space to write, draw, and/or record data, depending on the topic and objectives of the activity.
2 -- Complete teacher support document is also organized by 5E headings. Additionally, each teacher document includes Lesson Overview, Background Information on the topic, Objectives, Standards Addressed, List of Materials, Set-up Directions, and (depending on the activity) an Appendix.
3 -- The Activity Cover Page may be printed or projected for discussion before, during, and/or at the conclusion of the activity.
4 - The About page provides a brief summary and publication information.
5 - There is no separate answer key for EdTechLens Hands-on Activities because, in most cases, answers will vary. However, teachers will find suggestions and guidance for assessing student responses in teacher documentation.
ACTIVITY TITLES, TOPICS, AND STANDARDS:
Changes in the Neighborhood
Animals, plants and humans can change the environment they live in. This lesson allows students to explore how these changes occur. Students will also discover that these changes can be helpful or harmful to the environment. 10 pages.
Subject Area(s) Addressed:
Life Science: Living things and the environment
NGSS Standards Addressed:
K-ESS.2.E: Biogeology
Green and Growing
This activity will provide students with a hands-on learning experience that will help them to understand that plants need specific things from the environment in order to live and to grow. Students will conduct a simple experiment with radish seeds to determine if water is one of the factors required for plant growth. 14 pages.
Subject Area(s) Addressed:
Life Sciences: Basic requirements of plants
NGSS Standards Addressed:
LS1.C Organization for matter and energy flow in organisms; K-LS1-1 Plants need water and light to live and grow
Home Sweet Home
This activity allows students to explore how animals use resources from their environment to survive. Students will explore animals and their habitats and construct an animal home suitable for a particular habitat. 12 pages.
Subject Area(s) Addressed:
Life Science: Living things and the environment
NGSS Standards Addressed:
K-ESS.2.E: Biogeology
Hot and Cold
Students will expand their understanding of the Sun and its role in warming the Earth. Simple experiments will allow students to experience how temperatures on the Earth are affected by the Sun, as well as other causes of temperature change. 13 pages.
Subject Area(s) Addressed:
Earth Science: The Sun’s role in warming the Earth
NGSS Standards Addressed:
K-ESS3.A Natural Resources
The Bare Necessities
In this activity, students will explore and identify what animals need to live and to grow. 11 pages.
Subject Area(s) Addressed:
Life Science: Basic life requirements
NGSS Standards Addressed:
LS1.C Organization for matter and energy flow in organisms; K-LS1-1 All animals need food in order to live and grow.
LINKS TO INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN EDTECHLENS UNITS:
Activities sold within EdTechLens units on TpT:
Changes in the Neighborhood
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ecosystem-Parts-The-Food-Chain-and-Humans-and-the-Rainforest-EPUB-4097636
Green and Growing
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Looking-for-Light-Flowers-Trees-and-Plants-in-the-Rainforest-EPUB-4097626
Home Sweet Home
Hot and Cold
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Warm-Wet-and-Wild-Water-Light-and-Looking-Inside-the-Rainforest-EPUB-4097558
The Bare Necessities
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Crawl-Hop-Swim-or-Fly-Rainforest-Animal-Types-EPUB-4097615
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