Kindergarten year Science Unit 2: What Living Things Need

Kindergarten · Science · Week 10

Animals change places

Pick a page. Tap Play to listen.

  1. LookWho changed this place?Play
  2. DoMake a small model.Play
  3. ShowShow a change and why.Play
For the grown-up

Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Big idea

Animals change places in ways that help meet needs.

Words

  • nest place for eggs or young
  • burrow hole an animal uses
  • dam barrier that holds back water
  • shelter place that helps protect

All words on the Word Wall

Talk together

  • What changed in this place?
  • How might that help the animal?
  • What clue supports your idea?

Get ready

  • Photographs of a nest, burrow and beaver dam, paper strips and a shallow dry landscape mat.

Safety

  • A grown-up chooses a safe accessible route and stays close; hold hands near streets. Stay away from traffic, wildlife, unknown plants and standing water; use photos indoors if needed.
  • Only a grown-up uses scissors or cuts cardboard. Keep small pieces out of mouths; use large cards.

How to help

Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.

Standards

K-ESS2-2