The Way Animals Move
Animals move in amazing ways! Discover how different animals use their legs, wings, or bodies to walk, fly, swim, hop, and crawl from place to place.
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Animals move in amazing ways! Discover how different animals use their legs, wings, or bodies to walk, fly, swim, hop, and crawl from place to place.
Key Questions
- Identify three different ways animals move.
- Explain how a bird's wings help it to fly.
- Compare the movement of a snake with the movement of a kangaroo.
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Planning templates for Science (EVS K-5)
5E Model
The 5E Model structures lessons through five phases (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate), guiding students from curiosity to deep understanding through inquiry-based learning.
Unit PlannerThematic Unit
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RubricSingle-Point Rubric
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