RD Potter

Grade 3/4 Introductory Unit on Structures An introductory unit on structures using famous animal builders that students are familiar with. Students will learn about the importance of shelters for animals, how they are built, what makes them stable and how they vary in the animal kingdom. At the end of this unit, students are introduced to the method of comparison and uses their critical thinking skills to gain a broader perspective. This science unit was created to be used as an integrated un

A fun way to make the importance of shelter relevant to students. The lesson can be done at the beginning of a structures unit or at the end. I prefer the end as this allows students to look at their home in a new light once they have learned more about how animals build their homes. I would recommend using this lesson plan after my unit plan on structures of famous animal builders. Can be easily adapted for lower or higher grades.

An easy and fun lesson to reinforce what students have been learning about fall, leaves and seeds. Being conduced outside, it brings an extra hands-on component which makes learning fun and interactive. A thorough lesson plan, detailing how to introduce a nature walk, a list of materials needed to make a quick and easy scavenger kit and a reflective activity to tie it all together is included in this lesson plan. Extensions into an art lesson or another science lesson is also discussed. Less