Brooklyn's Corner

This activity asks students to pair adult animals to the correct baby animals. Common Core Standard: S1L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the basic needs of plants and animals. a. Develop models to identify the parts of a plant—root, stem, leaf, and flower. b. Ask questions to compare and contrast the basic needs of plants (air, water, light, and nutrients) and animals (air, water, food, and shelter). Because this is a very long unit, I took the additional time to

-These lesson plans are based on the Common Core Standards of Excellence. -The focus of my plans is (Grammar) Introduction of Synonyms and (Phonics) Long A (e makes the A say it's name). -Priority Standards, Essential Questions, as well as Big Ideas are all listed based on the Common Core Standards. -Monday and Tuesday: Phonics is taught and practiced. -Wednesday and Thursday: Grammar is taught and practiced. -Friday is utilized as a spelling test *Note that this week there are no lessons

This file is consisted of 7 documents: Asia, Africa, North/South America, Antarctica, Europe, Austraila. Each document provides a space for students to recall facts about each continent. After teaching my students where the continents are located, we spend a week on each continent (culture, language, food, etc.). Typically I play a Kid's National Geographic Video on the continent, and then the students complete this handout. Can really be used for any age group!

Use this resource to provide an example of how to SURVEY and TALLY information. For virtual learning, I screen share this document (and have students hold a finger up, or type a specific number for their choice). For in-person learning, I would use as an "I do" activity. Project on your promethean board screen and model HOW TO SURVEY and TALLY the class.