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Living Things

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC3.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Read What Is a Living Thing? by Bobbie Kalman. This book introduces the different aspects of living things, including people, animals, and plants. Use a large group setting to create a KWL chart that tracks what a student knows (K), wants to know (W), and has learned (L). Talk to the children about what they know about living things versus nonliving things. The children may respond, “living things breathe.” Next, ask the children what they want to know or what questions they have. They may respond, “If plants are alive, why can't we see them breathe?” Investigate ways to teach the children what they want to learn over the next few weeks. Be sure to finish this topic of study with the “L” and discuss what they have learned.

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