Day 1

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Standard / SKL2 Students will compare the similarities and differences in groups of organisms.
a. Explain the similarities and differences in animals (color, size, appearance, etc.).
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EQ / How are groups of animals alike?
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Activate / Use a feely box and hide a toy animal in it. Children will use sense of touch to identify the animal. When identified, children will explain how they knew it was a ____. Discuss how some animals have different features.
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Teaching / Show a set of animal pictures. Discuss the features of each animal. Sort them by a similar feature such as : how many legs, if it flies, if it has fur, etc.
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Summarize / Give out picture cards, two of which will match with a similar feature. Partner students up and have them share a similar feature about the animal.

Day 2

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Standard / SKL2 Students will compare the similarities and differences in groups of organisms.
a. Explain the similarities and differences in animals (color, size, appearance, etc.).
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EQ / How are groups of animals different?
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Activate / Use a feely box and hide 2 toy animals in it. Children will use sense of touch to identify the animal. When identified, children will explain how they knew it was a ____ and a _____. Pull them out to observe features and discuss how these animals differ.
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Teaching / Go on a nature walk. Find different animals and list them on a chart. Discuss how they are different. Emphasize color, size, appearance, movement, etc.
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Summarize / . Guessing game – Hide an animal picture. One child will see it and describe the animal. The class will identify the animal.