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Lesson 8: Animal Designs

Getting Started

Questions to Explore

  • Why do living things need a healthy environment?
  • How can living things be changed by their environment?

Facts and Definitions

  • The structure of an animal's body helps it to move.

Summary of Skills

  • Observe how animals interact with their surroundings (S)
  • Describe animals' basic needs (S)
  • Observe animals' movements and changes (S)
  • Begin to write words (LA)
  • Write beginning consonants of words (LA)

Materials

  • 10-20 stuffed animals or animal toys

Introduction

Ask your child what animals need to live and grow (food, water, and shelter). Discuss that most animals can live in only one or two different habitats, although there are a small number of animals found in many different habitats. The lizard can live in many different types of habitats, while a shark can only live in one — aquatic. An animal's body parts and design can also help it live in its habitat.
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