LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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.

Resources aligned to this objective

Resources on the web

Butterfly 2: A butterfly's home
Students should explore how various organisms satisfy their needs in the environments in which they are typically found. Students will design their own butterfly gardens to demonstrate which environmental characteristics make up a favorable butterfly habitat. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Butterfly 1: Observing the life cycle of a butterfly
Students observe one organism over time and compare its early development to its later development. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Arctic terns from north to south
Students map the arctic tern's migration route and consider why it migrates so far. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
The Antarctic food chain
In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to the animals of Antarctica and to the Antarctic food chain. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
Animal diversity
This lesson exposes children to a wide range of animals and guides them through observation of animal similarities, differences, and environmental adaptations. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science