Kindergarten and Grade One
Nature has provided animals with unique characteristics to help ensure their survival in the wild. During this half-hour program, students will discover some ways animals have adapted to their environments.
Standards Addressed by this Topic:
Life Sciences
Benchmark A (K- 2)
Discover that there are living things, non-living things and pretend things, and
describe the basic needs of living things.
Grade One Indicator
1. Explore that organisms, including people, have basic needs which include air, water, food, living space and shelter.
Benchmark B (K- 2)
Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment.
Kindergarten Indicator
5. Investigate observable features of plants and animals that help them live in different kinds of places.
Grade One Indicators
3. Explore that humans and other animals have body parts that help to seek, find and take in food when they are hungry.
4. Investigate that animals eat plants and/or other animals for food and may also use plants or other animals for shelter and nesting.
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Benchmark B (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.
Call (614) 645-3410 to register. Three week advance reservation required.