Description
Grade Pre-K/TK. 2015. 16 pages. The Discovering Animals reader, part of the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™, connects students to the needs of animals all around them. Its crosscutting concept questions ask them to develop answers around these phenomena. Topics include:
- Animals Are Living Things
- Animal Needs
- Meeting Needs
- Growing and Changing
- Science and Engineering Practices—Make a Model!
- The Career of a Forest Ranger
Developed to enhance the teaching of Building Blocks of Science® units and other science curriculums, the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Discovering Animals reader supports inquiry-based science lessons with engaging informational text. The content gives students a natural transition from hands-on investigations, builds background knowledge to reinforce conceptual learning, and lets students apply relevant nonfiction to their own real-world experiences. Educational studies show that children are more likely to engage with a reading exercise when the literature is related to a recent hands-on activity. The reader helps improve reading comprehension and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards*. Pack of 24. Soft cover.