LEARN NC

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

Goal 1

The learner will make observations and build an understanding of similarities and differences in animals.

Objective 1.02

Observe how animals interact with their surroundings.

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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
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