Unit+3+Changes

=Key Question: = What is changing in our world?

= = =Expanding Concepts: =
 * How do we change as we grow?
 * What do we learn as we grow and change?
 * Why are changes exciting?
 * What changes happen in a garden?
 * What changes can we observe in nature?
 * How does nature change during the year?

= Web Resources: =

=Reading A-Z: = The Four Seasons - Level E Changing Seasons - Level F Changes - Level J

=[|Discovery Streaming] = [|Exploring the Diversity of Life: Butterfly Gardens] - Butteflies go through many changes in their life cycle. [|Seasons] - Find out exactly what happens in spring, summer, fall and winter. [|Magical Mother Nature: The Four Seasons] - Children will understand how important the changing of the seasons is to their world. They will see how these changes affect their lives and communities. Animal and plant adaptations are discussed, as well as seasonal holidays.

= IS Resources: = = Print Resources: = = Read Aloud: =

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=Inquiry Project: Take A Closer Look = Children choose at least two object to observe. In their journals, children document any changes they see with detailed notes, pictures, and measurements.

(Language Arts Standard 1: Students engage in the research process.) This process includes:
 * Formulating questions
 * Gather and organize information
 * Synthesize your findings
 * Publish and present your findings.

[|GFPS Research Investigation Technology Integration Resources]