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Grades 1–3. Exploring the globe, learners discover the diversity of animal adaptations, the differences in habitats, and what's necessary for each biome's survival through hands-on STEM activities. Through creative thinking, collaboration, and multi-subject integration, they'll investigate complex creatures as they build models of each animal, focusing-in on the biological diversity that makes them special. Comes complete with curriculum and materials for 30 students.
Product Details
Animal Adaptations and Ecosystems
Grades 1–3. Traverse tricky terrain, shake claws with lobsters, and design ecosystems in this life science enrichment program. Exploring the globe, learners discover the diversity of animal adaptations, the differences in habitats, and what's necessary for each biome's survival through hands-on STEM activities. They'll travel from the sands of the Sahara to the peaks of the Himalayas, investigating complex creatures as they build models of each animal, focusing-in on the biological diversity that makes them special. Through creative thinking, collaboration, and multi-subject integration, BrickLAB Zoo fosters a unique bond to Earth's biospheres and the vital roles animals play in them.
Product Features
- Complete program includes materials and curriculum
- Designed for up to 30 students
- Includes 12 one-hour activities
- BrickLAB bricks are 100% reusable; just clean and reuse again and again
Curriculum Topics:
1. The Camel
2. The Lizard
3. The Lobster
4. The Shark
5. The Crocodile
6. The Monkey
7. The Yak
8. The Puma (Mountain Lion)
9. The Giraffe
10. The African (Savanna) Elephant
11. Brick Zoo
12. Original Adaptations
Each Activity Includes:
- Opening and closing discussion
- Optional introduction activity
- Step-by-step build instructions
- Engineering challenge
- Optional math and English language arts extensions
- Materials list
Recommended Settings:
- Summer camps
- Classrooms
- Out-of-school time programs
Tech Requirements:
- None
Professional Development:
- Includes a free 1/2-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $500+
- Includes a free 1-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $1,000+
- Additional training available for purchase by special request
21st-Century Skills:
Helps students develop a set of widely applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.
- Communication and collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative and self-direction
- Productivity and accountability
- Social and cross-cultural skills
Standards Alignments:
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.NBT.A.1: Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.2: Count within 1,000; skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.1: Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, metersticks, and measuring tapes.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.3: Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.4: Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference in terms of a standard length unit.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.D.10: Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to 4 categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve 1- and 2-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2: Fluently add and subtract within 1,000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.3: Multiply 1-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range 10–90 (e.g., 9 x 80, 5 x 60) using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.A.2: Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l).
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.4: With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
Next Generation Science Standards*
- K-2-ETS1-1: Engineering Design
- K-2-ETS1-2: Engineering Design
- 2-LS4-1: Biodiversity