Crane cam!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/gk2/cranecam1.html
A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Science
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- Appropriate grades
- K–2
- Subjects
- science (biology and life science)
- Provider
- National Geographic
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In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about cranes and their migratory patterns, including the ways in which they use the land area in and around a sanctuary. Students discuss the importance of preserving habitats like these for a variety of animals.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 1
- Goal 1: The learner will conduct investigations and make observations to build an understanding of the needs of living organisms.
- Objective 1.02: Investigate the needs of a variety of different animals:
- Air.
- Water.
- Food.
- Shelter.
- Space.
- Objective 1.03: Observe the ways in which humans are similar to other organisms.
- Objective 1.04: Identify local environments that support the needs of common North Carolina plants and animals.
- Objective 1.02: Investigate the needs of a variety of different animals:
Kindergarten
- Goal 1: The learner will make observations and build an understanding of similarities and differences in animals.
- Objective 1.01: Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including:
- Structure.
- Growth.
- Changes.
- Movement.
- Objective 1.02: Observe how animals interact with their surroundings.
- Objective 1.03: Observe the behaviors of several common animals.
- Objective 1.05: Observe the similarities of humans to other animals including:
- Basic needs.
- Growth and change.
- Movement.
- Objective 1.01: Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including:
