Topic: Mexico
Subject: Science
Grade level: K- 2
Objectives:
The student shall demonstrate the ability to
categorize, classify and record information.
Materials and Resources:
- Dinosaurs in Mexico http://www.enchantedlearning.com:80/subjects/dinosaurs/dinofossils/locations/Mexico.shtml
- Endangered Ecosystems (Mexican Wildcats) - http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/index.htm
- Hill of Fire by Thomas P. Lewis
- Hill of Fire by Reading Rainbow
General Activities:
Divide the class into three groups. Each group will research a different
Mexican topic: dinosaurs, wildcats, volcanos
- After learning on the Internet about their topic, the students
will categorize the information.
- Make an informational book about their topic.
Discussion Questions:
- How are dinosaurs, wildcats and volcanos alike?
- What do you know about them?
Culminating Activity:
- Share the books with others.
Evaluation:
The student is able to tell characteristics of their topic.
Related Works of Literature:
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