Mammals+-+1st

=**Mammals- Science- 1st**= by: Stacy Averill

=Science Standards= 1.2.3a Collect information about organisms that occupy specific environments. 1.3.1 Recognize the requirements of all living things. 1.5.1 Observe and note differences among animals of the same kind.

=**ISTE NETS for Students Communication and Collaboration**=

=Lesson:=

Day One:
TTW read a book of their choice about mammals. TTW use the PowerPoint to introduce the characteristics of a mammal. TSW complete a t-chart to sort animals into mammals and non-mammals.

Day Two:
TTW use the PowerPoint to review the characteristics of a mammal. TTW go to[| Kids.com] to play name that mammal game. TSW create a riddle on their own about a mammal. The riddle must have at least three clues. TSW share their riddles with the class. The other students will try to figure out the riddles.

Day Three:
TTW discuss the different mammals and their habitats. TTW discuss the importance of why animals live in different locations. TT/SW use a graphic organizer to categorize where various mammals live. (aquatic, tundra, desert, forest, grassland) TSW draw a picture of a landscape. TSW draw the correct mammal in their landscape.

Day Four:
TTW review the different mammals and their habitats, TSW use [|kerpoof] to create their own animal habitat.

TSW arrow over and click on "make a story."

TSW choose their landscape for their habitat. TSW click and add the appropriate animals to their habitat. TSW print their habitat in coloring book format. TSW color their habitat the way they choose to.

Day Five:
TSW use [|voicethread] to present their habitat to the class. (Click [|HERE] for a tutorial on voicethread) TSW hold their habitat in front of them while they present. TTW show the voicethread to the class.

Additonal options: TTW can scan the pictures into the computer. TTW load the pictures into [|Tikatok.] TT/SW create a class book about mammals.