Week of May 4, Theme: Observing Nature

Practice:

• Elusive Tree Kangaroos Get Cameras National Geographic video

• Exploring the Ocean with RobotsPBS Learning Media video

Instruction:

• Whales in the City Scholastic article on a buoy near New York, collecting sounds from whales swimming by

• Shark Tagged from Submarine Watch and discuss this National Geographic video. What information do you think researchers can get from the tag?

Week of April 20, 2020, Theme: Adaptation

Practice:

1. Camouflage: Brain Pop Video

2. Meet a Bug that Looks Exactly Like a Stick: National Geographic Video

Instruction:

1. See How These Birds Solve Tricky Problems: National Geographic video showing how grackles learn from experience to adapt their behavior

2. Animal Adaptations: Students can watch the video in this Scholastic StudyJams, then test themselves using the quiz.

Hands On:

1. Find Hidden Animals: Click through these images from BBC. Can you find the hidden animals?

2. Disappearing Act: This hands-on activity from the Exploratorium Museum uses paper, scissors and other common household supplies to help you understand how camouflage helps animals hide. Click the link for instructions.

3. Nature Bingo: Click the link, print off the form, and get outside to explore using your senses.

Week of April 13, 2020, Theme: Nature

Practice:

1. Weather BrainPop Video

2. Seed Plants BrainPop Video

Instruction:

1. Weather and Climate Students can watch the video in this Scholastic StudyJams, then test themselves using the quiz.

2. Plants with Seeds Students can watch the video in this Scholastic StudyJams, then test themselves using the quiz.

Hands On:

1. Weather Journal Activity - Continue to track the weather using the above form. What changes have you noticed?

2. Meet a Tree If you would like an activity that gets you and your student outside, try this created by Campbell Creek Science Center for learning at home