Ask students to draw pictures of families. Then, as a class, compare various family groupings and discuss similarities and differences. Lead a class discussion to establish correct language for naming parts of the body. Alternatively, invite a qualified guest speaker to lead a discussion about characteristics that distinguish males from females. Ask students to bring a variety of seeds to the class and explain what plants will be produced.
Students can then plant and care for their seeds.
Take the class on a field trip to a farm, pet store, zoo, or park to see baby animals. Before the guest speaker's presentation on male and female characteristics, discuss with students the importance of using appropriate vocabulary to distinguish body parts. Before the visit, have students think about questions they would like to ask the visitor. Ask each student to draw a picture of either a human or an animal family. Have students share their illustrations, describing how the grouping represents a family.