Format
1. The program begins with a "game" in which the participants have to determine which season the presenter is prepared fro, based upon the presenter's costume.
2. Discussion about how we know it is spring.
3. Introduction to how animals celebrate the arrival of spring. This section may include biofacts, live animals, and video segments.
4. Conclusion of program, with a sharing time of what students are most excited about regarding the return of spring!
At all times, questions are welcome!
Objectives
Participants will:
- identify the four seasons
- increase their understanding of how animals know it is spring
- explore what animals do in the spring after the long winter
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NS.K-8.1 Science as inquiry
As a result of activities in grades K-*, all students should develop
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understanding about scientific inquiry
NS.K-4.3 Life Science
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of
The characteristics of organisms
Life cycles of organisms
Organisms and environments
State Standards
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations
III-1A(1st,2nd)a, 3D(K)a; IV-1A(K)a,b; V-2F(K)b; VII-1A(K, 1st, 2nd)a, 1C(K,1st,2nd)a, 1D(K,1st,2nd)a
http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/GLE/