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Phillips, Amanda J.; Scott, Catherine; Matthews, Catherine E. – Science and Children, 2013
This article describes a lesson on bats developed for kindergartners, which uses models of bats to teach about their physiology, diet, and habitat. The lesson uses craft sticks, wax paper, and colored construction paper that kindergarten teachers can use to help their students compare the features of 4 different kinds of bats. The use of online…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Kindergarten, Elementary School Science, Animals
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McBride, Brooke B.; Brewer, Carol A. – Science and Children, 2010
Flower petals, acorn hats, exoskeletons of beetles, and lichens are just a few of the objects students may find in a surprising array of vivid colors. These tiny examples from nature's palette can be discovered in a school yard, a park, or even along the edges of a paved sidewalk...it simply takes careful observation! This article describes a…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Observation, National Standards, Elementary Education