1st Grade

Field Trip Discovery Unit

AWESOME ADAPTATIONS

This life science curriculum focuses on the guiding question:
How do characteristics help animals survive?

The unit focuses on the following Colorado Academic Standard:
Science 2.1: An organism is a living thing that has physical characteristics to help it survive.

Final project suggestion:
Animal Adaptations Theater (puppet show)

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APPRECIATING ANIMALS

This social studies curriculum focuses on the guiding question:
How do people here and around the world connect with animals?

The unit focuses on the following Colorado Academic Standard:
Social Studies 2.2: People in different groups and communities interact with each other and with the environment.

Final project suggestion:
Appreciating Animal Connections Theater (puppet show)

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