The incredible prairie picture show
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/gk2/prairiek2.html
A lesson plan for Grades K–1 Science
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- Appropriate grades
- K–1
- Subjects
- science (biology and life science)
- Provider
- National Geographic
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As a grassland ecosystem, the dominant vegetation of the prairie is grass. However, the diversity of plant and animal species is astounding, reaching beyond the well-known mammal species-bison and black-footed ferret-to the mountain plover, the tiger salamander, and countless grass and insect species. On an acre of prairie, there may be a million animals that eat grasses and/or other plants. In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students will use their prior and newly found knowledge to create their own vision of the prairie by creating a prairie ecosystem mural.
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 1.02: 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 1.01: Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including:
