Sort a collection of pictures of animals by their parts and describe the characteristics of each group. Describe what is observed. Extend the children's experiences by reading Machines at Work by Byron Barton. The student knows that many types of change occur. Observe and describe changes of hue by adding drops of a primary color paint into a small container that contains a spoonful of white paint.
Record changes by painting one brushstroke after each successive drop of primary colored paint.
Extend the student's experiences by reading Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens by Louise Borden. Observe and record changes in the life cycle of a painted lady butterfly. The student distinguishes between living organisms and nonliving objects. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs. Create a comparison chart of how babies and pets depend on others for food, water, and a place to live and play.