Daily Science Class Plans on Plants and Animals

Daily Science Class Plans

• Daily science class routines are included
• Lesson plans include activities on plants, animal life cycles, and adaptation
• Students will review concepts of classifying plants (tree, shrub, vine, herb)
• Students will review concepts of classifying animals (fish, amphibian, reptile, mammal, bird, insect)
• Activities include an exploration activity, a wrap-up, and 5 elements summarized as 5S
• Day 1 is on animal life and plants
• Day 2 is on adaptation
• Day 3 is on a chapter review and IXL practice
• Seatwork activities and assignments are included

Plant Classification

• Plants are categorized into trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs
• Examples for each category are provided
  • Rose is a shrub
  • Santan is a shrub
  • Pumpkin is a vine
  • Cucumber is a vine
  • Basil is a herb
  • Cilantro is a herb
  • Chives is a herb
  • Grape is a vine
  • Acacia is a tree
  • Narra is a tree
  • Coconut is a tree
  • Lilac is a shrub

Animal Classification

• Animals are categorized into fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects
• Examples for each category are provided
  • Stingray is a fish
  • Shark is a fish
  • Arowana is a fish
  • Guppy is a fish
  • Frog is an amphibian
  • Newt is an amphibian
  • Toad is an amphibian
  • Lizard is a reptile
  • Gecko is a reptile
  • Boa constrictor is a reptile
  • Iguana is a reptile
  • Chameleon is a reptile
  • Walrus is a mammal
  • Platypus is a mammal
  • Hummingbird is a bird
  • Penguin is a bird
  • Sparrow is a bird
  • Falcon is a bird
  • Mosquito is an insect
  • Cricket is an insect
  • Praying mantis is an insect
  • Fly is an insect

Animal Life Cycle

• Animals have various life cycles
• Some animals lay eggs, (like birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles) while mammals give birth to live young
• Each stage is described
• Panda life cycle includes growing inside the mother's body, taking 4 months
• Chicks break out of the eggs, are tiny, not blind, have few feathers, and walk.
• Insects do not resemble their parents; they undergo changes through larva, pupa, and adult stages

Adaptations

• Adaptations are body parts or behaviors that help animals survive in their environment
• Examples of adaptations
  • Giraffes have long necks for reaching leaves
  • Tarsiers have big eyes for night vision and long fingers for digging
  • Anteaters have a long snout and tongue for finding insects
  • Ptarmigans change colors for camouflage
  • Snow leopards are camouflaged in rocks
  • Turtles have a shell for protection
  • Skunks spray a bad-smelling liquid to deter predators
  • Animals migrating to warmer climates during winter
  • Animals hibernating to conserve energy during cold seasons

Other Topics

• Venn diagrams are used to compare and contrast babies and adults
• Instructions on how to use a Venn diagram are provided
• Whole Body Listening Activities: Whole body listening activities are included in the daily science plans
• Review activity is part of each day's science plans
• There is an explore inquiry activity for each day
• Instructions on how to complete different activities and assignments are included
• Students have to answer questions, copy slides from the presentation to their notebooks
• The activities in the lesson plans are designed to enhance students' understanding of diverse animal behaviors and biology