ASCS 2022-23 Kinder- plant and animal needs by https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder template for grade level work en-us 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC 2025-11-14 05:40:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f984.png Key for Posts pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023505 ASCS (green):
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tentative date for lesson]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023505 September pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023506 Activity 1 Animal Observation at CSC (30 minutes)
DOK Levels 1, 2, 3

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive

Students will explore the needs of desert animals and plants through stations.

5 Senses 

Scientists are born with tools.

Resources: Mystery Science]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023506 October pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023507 DOK Levels 1, 2, 3

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Pumpkins and Trees (FOSS) explorations

Resources: Mystery Science

]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023507 November pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023508 Activity 2 Desert Exploration (40 minutes)
DOK Levels 1, 2, 3

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Students will explore the needs of desert animals and plants through stations.

Resources: Mystery Science]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023508 December pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023509 DOK Levels 1, 2, 3

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Weather and Climate (FOSS) and Trees (FOSS) 

Resources: Mystery Science]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023509 January pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023510 DOK Levels 1, 2, 3

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Animals 2X2 (FOSS) and Trees (FOSS) 

Resources: Mystery Science]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023510 March pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023511 Activity 4 Animals Living at ASCS (40 minutes)
DOK Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Students will go on a tour of the school to see what animals make ASCS their home! They will draw what they see and what they wonder about the animals. Where do they think animals live? Why are they there?

Animals 2X2 (FOSS) and Trees (FOSS) 

Resources: Mystery Science]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023511 April pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023512 Activity 5 Engineering Task Introduction (40 minutes)
DOK Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

*Engineering Task Introduction

Focus Question: How do you imagine your structure will look like with these materials.

K–2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through
the development of a new or improved object or tool.
K–2-ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
K–2-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
K-PS3-2. Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.* 

Animals 2X2 (FOSS) Physical Science (FOSS) Engineering 

Resources: Mystery Science]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023512 May pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023513 Activity 6 Test and Reflect (40 minutes)

DOK Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

*Engineering Task Introduction

Focus Question: How was my structure successful?

Students will test out their structures against wind and heat.

K–2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through
the development of a new or improved object or tool.
K–2-ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
K–2-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
K-PS3-2. Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.* 

Animals 2X2 (FOSS) Engineering 

Resources: Mystery Science]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023513 session 1 Animal Observation at CSC (Sept- Early Oct.) 30 min pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023514 FQ: What do animals need?

This lesson will take place at the Science Center before the museum opens. Students will watch animal feedings and make observations of animal enclosures.

Tentative Date: Week of 9/26/22]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023514 Activity 2 Desert exploration (Nov) 40 min pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023515 FQ: Where do animals live and why do they live there?

Students will explore the needs of desert animals and plants through stations.

station 1: animal exploration
station 2: interactive play (desert sand box)
station 3: drawing a model (Cactus)
station 4: story time with Finn

Tentative: Week of 11/22/22]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023515 Activity 3 Island exploration (Feb) 40 min pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023516 FQ: Where do animals live and why do they live there?

Students will explore the needs of island animals, habitats, and plants through stations.

station 1: animal exploration (Tenrec or Hisser)
station 2: interactive play
station 3: drawing a model (monstera plant)
station 4: story time with Annie

Tentative Date: Week 2/27/23]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023516 Activity 4 Animals Living at ASCS (March) 40 min pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023517 FQ: Where do animals live and why do they live there?

Students will go on a tour of the school to see what animals make Alexander Science Center school their home! They will draw what they see and what they wonder about the animals. Where do they think animals live? Why are they there?

Tentative Date: Week of 3/27/23]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023517 Activity 5 Engineering task intro (April) 40 min pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023518 FQ: How do you imagine your structure will look like with these materials?

Story told of a Sparrow that lives at ASCS.

Present Engineering Task:
Students will create and test a structure that will keep their UV bird from getting sun burned.

Students will explore potential material they can use to make their structure to protect the UV Sparrow. Through stations students will be exploring different materials to help inspire them to build a structure that will best protect the sparrow. 

Tentative Date: Week of 4/24/23]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023518 Activity 6 Test and Reflect (May) 40 min pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023519 FQ: How was my structure successful?

Students will test out their structures against wind and heat. Based on outcome, students can adjust and improve their model. If their house is successful, students can then help their classmates improve their models.  

Tentative Date: Week of 5/22/23]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023519 Team Questions pdinfo https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023520 Questions not yet answered:

]]> 2022-07-20 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2247023520 February https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2256834188 Activity 3 Island Exploration (40 minutes)
DOK Levels 1, 2, 3

NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Students will explore the needs of island animals, habitats, and plants through stations.]]> 2022-08-08 17:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2256834188 https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2256880372 2022-08-08 18:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pdinfo/kinder/wish/2256880372