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PDFBlank OrganizerWho Lives In An Ecosystem · US CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFhttp://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/education/project_wet/sample_activity.pdfThe Water Cycle · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFhttp://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3253e/i3253e.pdfCompetition Between Wild And Domestic Animals · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFhttp://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/downloads/pollination.pdfPollination · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFhttps://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/NR_WQ_2011-9.pdfThe Water Cycle · US CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFKipling StoryWho Lives In An Ecosystem · US CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFWhat is Wind?The Power Of Wind · US CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFWorksheet 1 - Adaptations ChartWho Eats Grasses · Kenya CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFWorksheet 1 - Census SheetA Day In The Life Of An Animal · Kenya CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - Eat or Be Eaten: ProducersInteractions · US CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFWorksheet 1 - Habitats & CommunitiesHabitats And Communities · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - How Habitats ChangeHow Habitats Change · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - Monarch Life Cycle LogLife Cycles · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - Name GameAnimal Classification · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - Schoolyard MapAnimals Around Us · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - Schoolyard Plant ObservationsPlants Around Us · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - Stripe's StoryWildlife And Livestock Can Co Exist · Kenya CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFWorksheet 1 - Weather VaneThe Power Of Wind · Kenya CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - WhirlybirdSeed Dispersal · Kenya CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 1 - Wild Bird ObservationsStructures And Adaptations · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 2 - Bird Beak DataStructures And Adaptations · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 2 - Eat or Be Eaten: ConsumersInteractions · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 2 - Life Cycle PhotographsLife Cycles · US CurriculumDownload ↓
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PDFWorksheet 2 - Oh Deer! Tally SheetHow Habitats Change · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 2 - Rudyard Kipling StoryWho Eats Grasses · Kenya CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 2 - Square of Life Observations 1Animals Around Us · US CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 2 - Zebra EthogramA Day In The Life Of An Animal · Kenya CurriculumDownload ↓
PDFWorksheet 3 - Eat or Be Eaten: DecomposersInteractions · US CurriculumDownload ↓
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References & Further Reading
Bibliography for U.S. Curriculum
Unit 1 The Living World Around Us
Lesson 1: Animals Around Us
Kane, Patricia F, Dale A. Rosselet, and Karl Anderson. Bridges to the Natural World: A Natural History Guide for Teachers of Grades Pre-K through 6. Franklin Lakes, NJ: NJ Audubon Society, 1992.
Kirkland, Jane. No Student Left Indoors: Creating a Field Guide to Your Schoolyard. Lionville, PA: Stillwater Publishing, 2007.
Russell, Helen Ross. Ten Minute Field Trips: A Teacher’s Guide for Using the Schoolgrounds for Environmental Studies. Arlington, VA: NSTA Press, 2001.
Tolman, Marvin N. and James O. Morton. Life Science Activities for Grades 2-8. West Nyak, NY: Parker Publishing Co., 1986. pp.76-77: “What do you need to study a nature square?”
Western Regional Environmental Council. Project WILD : Elementary Activity Guide. 1986. (Basic Needs of Living Things)
Lesson 3: Habitats and Communities
South Brunswick Public Schools. Science Curriculum: Eat or Be Eaten. NJ. 2008. Adapted from Invaders of the Forest, © 2005 WEEB, WDNR, Park People of Milwaukee County.
Lesson 4: How Habitats Change
Project Wild K-12 Curriculum and Activity Guide. © Council for Environment Education, Houston, TX; rev. 2001.
Kane, Rosselet & Anderson. Bridges to the Natural World: A Natural History Guide for Teachers of grades Pre-K through 6. Franklin Lakes, NJ: NJ Audubon Society, 1992.
Unit 2 How Animals Work
Lesson 1: Animal Classification
ESS-Elementary Science Study. “Rocks and Charts: Classification of Common Minerals.” NY: McGraw-Hill, 1974.
Lesson 2: Life Cycles
Monarch Teacher Network. Journeys: Learning Activities from the Monarch Teacher Network. NJ: Educational Information & Resource Center, Global Connections, 2006.
Lesson 3: Structures and Adaptations
AAAS Atlas of Science Literacy, Project 2061. AAAS, National Science Teachers’ Association, Washington, DC, Natural Selection, 2001.
Damonte, Kathleen. Thumbs are Handy Digits. National Science Teachers’ Association News, 1/30/2004, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201.
Lesson 4: Plant and Animal Interactions
AAAS Atlas of Science Literacy, Project 2061. AAAS, National Science Teachers’ Association, Washington, DC, Flow of Matter, 2001.
Kane, Patricia F. Bridges to the Natural World: A Natural History Guide for Teachers of Grades Pre-K through 6. Franklin Lakes, NJ: NJ Audubon Society, 1992.
Websites:
General
Next Generation Science Standards http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards
Common Core State Standards Initiative: English Language Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics http://www.corestandards.org
National Geography Standards https://www.nationalgeographic.org/standards/national-geography-standards/
Unit 1 The Living World Around Us
Overview
http://www.mpala.org
Lesson 1: Animals Around Us
http://www.fishwildlife.org/files/ConEd-Schoolyard-Biodiversity-Guide.pdf
Schoolyard Biodiversity Investigation Education Guide, by Erica Baker, Pacific Education Institute; A Project of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ North American Conservation Education Strategy; Developed by the Pacific Education Institute; Funded by a Multi-state Grant of the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program, September 2011.
http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Conservation/Biodiversity.aspx
National Wildlife Foundation: “What is Biodiversity?”
http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/introducing-biodiversity/
AAAS Science Net Links: “Introducing Biodiversity”
http://sciencenetlinks.com/student-teacher-sheets/explore-outdoors/
AAAS Science Net Links: “Explore the Outdoors,” Outdoor worksheet
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
US Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species with interactive US map
Lesson 2: Plants Around Us
http://www.bgci.org/plantconservationday/whyplantsimportant/
BGCI:The Global Network (Botanic Gardens Conservation International): http://www.bgci.org/global/
Science & Plants for Schools: http://www.saps.org.uk/attachments/article/560/SAPS%20Grouping%20&%20classification%20-%20PartB.pdf
Lesson 3: Habitats and Communities
http://www.fi.edu/
The Franklin Institute website provides resources for science education.
http://ciese.org/curriculum/squareproj/teacher/
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education of the Stevens Institute provides collaborative projects and real-life studies in local and global environments.
Unit 2 How Animals Work
Lesson 2: Life Cycles
http://www.eirc.org/website/programs-services/global-connection/monarch-teacher-network/
Monarch Teacher Network
http://www.monarchwatch.org
Monarch Watch
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/
Journey North: Monarch Migration
http://www.journeynorth.org/
The Annenberg Foundation presents A Global Study of Wildlife Migration and Seasonal Change
Lesson 3: Structures and Adaptations
http://www.enature.com/home
eNature
http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/bird-beaks/
Science Netlinks
http://www.vtaide.com/png/bird-adaptations3.htm
Virtual Teachers Aide
Additional websites
www.enchantedlearning.com
www.google.com/images
www.dictionary.com
Bibliography for Kenya Curriculum
Biology of Plants. Online. May 1, 2008. http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/main.html
Cornell, Joseph. (1998). Sharing Nature With Children. CA: Dawn Publications.
Dorros, Arthur. (1989). Feel the Wind. NY: HarperCollins.
Goin, K., Ripp, E., and Solomon, K. Bugs to Bunnies. NY: Chatterbox Press, 1989.
Grizmek,Bernhard. Grizmek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group, 2003.
HELP – Habitat Ecology Learning Program: Grasslands. NY: Wildlife Conservation Society, 1995.
HELP – Habitat Ecology Learning Program: How Nature Works. NY: Wildlife Conservation Society, 1995.
National Wildlife Federation. Ranger Rick’s NatureScope: Birds, Birds, Birds. NY: Learning Triangle Press, 1998.
Project Learning Tree (3rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Forest Foundation, 1995.
Project WILD (3rd printing). Western Regional Environmental Education Council, Inc., 1994.
Ross, K. Crafts For Kids Who Are Wild About Deserts. Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook Press, 1998.
Spurgeon, R. Ecology (Usborne Science and Experiments). Tulsa, OK: E.D.C. Publishing, 2006.
Tolman, M. and Morton, J. Life Science Activities for Grades 2-8 Book I: Science Curriculum Activities Library. NY: Prentice Hall Trade, 1986.
Wong, O. Hands-On Ecology. Chicago, IL: Children’s Press, 1991.
Books for Children
Base, Graeme. (2006) Uno’s Garden. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Brett, Jan. (2005) Honey…Honey…Lion! New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.
Cherry, Lynne. (1990) The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest. San Diego: Harcourt Brace.
Davies, Nicola. (2017) Lots: The Diversity of Life on Earth. London: Walker Books. Dunphy, Madeleine. (1999) Here is the African Savanna. New York: Hyperion
Feldman, Thea. (2006) Dedan Saves the Day. Des Moines: Meredith Books.
Feldman, Thea. (2006) Milia’s Big Day. Des Moines: Meredith Books.
Feldman, Thea. (2006) Tembo Takes Charge. Des Moines: Meredith Books.
Greaves, Nick. (1990) When Hippo Was Hairy. Lutterworth Press.
Greaves, Nick. (1993) When Lion Could Fly. Lutterworth Press.
Hatkoff, Isabella, Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula Kahumbu. (2006) Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. New York: Scholastic Press.
Larkin, Heather. (2010) Mary and Maraba: A Grevy’s Zebra Tale. Nairobi: Icons Printers Limited.
Lunde, Darrin. (2011) After the Kill. Watertown: Charlesbridge.
Martins, Dino J. (2019) You Can Be an Entomologist! Washington, D.C.: National
Geographic.
Nivola, Claire A. (2008) Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.
Richards, Dave. (2008) My First Book of East African Birds. Cape Town: Struik. Schimmel, Schim. (1993) Dear Children of the Earth. Tokyo: Shogakukan. Seuss, Dr. (1971) The Lorax. New York: Random House.
Silverstein, Shel. (1992) The Giving Tree. New York: HarperCollins.
Stojic, Manya. (2000) Rain. New York: Crown.
References
Cornell, Joseph. (1998) Sharing Nature With Children. Dawn Publications.
Kingdon, Jonathan. (2005) The Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals. Princeton University Press.
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