Pre-K through Kindergarten
One day William and his friend Sarah go to a nearby park for a walk. Along the way they discover clues to many of the animals who live there. Help William and Sarah discover the animals that share our backyards and parks.
Standards Addressed by this Topic:
Life Sciences
Benchmark A (Pre-K- 2)
Discover that there are living things; non-living things and pretend things, and describe the basic needs of living things (organisms).
Pre-K Indicator
1.Identify common needs (e.g., food, air, water) of familiar living things.
Benchmark B (Pre-K- 2)
Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environments.
Kindergarten Indicator
2. Investigate the habitats of many different kinds of local plants and animals and some of the ways in which animals depend on plants and each other in our community.
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Benchmark B (Pre-K - 2)
Recognize the importance of respect for all living things
Kindergarten Indicator
3. Interact with living things and the environment in ways that promote respect.