Dress Like a Beaver
Overview
Grade: K
Topic: Life Science
Standard: K.LS.1: Living things have specific characteristics and traits. Living things grow and reproduce. Living things are found worldwide.
K.LS.2: Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival. Living things are made up of a variety of structures. Some traits can be observable structures. Some of these structures and behaviors influence their survival.
Students learn about busy beavers and learn about how physical traits help them live in their environment.
Format
Short video of Beaver facts and "Dress Like a Beaver" Activity
Short video "I'm a Beaver"
Activity Sheets
Materials
Student worksheets
Glue sticks
Scissors (to cut out vowel sounds for matching game)
Pencils, crayons, or markers for completing activity sheets
At Home Activity: Build your Own Beaver Costume!
After watching the "Dress Like a Beaver" Video, look around your house for materials that work like the beaver body parts.
Let's Review-
-flat tail
-webbed back feet
-big orange teeth
-brown fur
-ear flaps
Take a picture of your beaver costume and send it to your teacher!
Questions
Questions? Please contact your county SWCD educator