Grade Pk-K - Life Science - Underground - Resources
District Curriculum

Massachusetts Science Technology Learning Standards:
* Recognize that animals (including humans) and plants are living things that grow, reproduce and need food, air and water.
* Differentiate between living and nonliving things. Group both living and nonliving things according to the characteristics that they share.
* Identify the ways in which an organism's habitat provides for its basic needs (plants require air, water, nutrients and light; animals require food, water, air and shelter).

Books and Videos in Union #38 School Libraries:

Diary of a Worm Cronin, Doreen
The humorous journal about the daily doings and the hidden world of a lovable underground dweller.

Herman and Marguerite: An Earth Story O’Callahan, Jay
A shy earthworm and a caterpillar become friends and work together to bring a neglected orchard back to life.

More Web Sites for Teachers:

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/ (Lessons, themes, printables, etc.)
http://www.edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_27_3.html (The Scoop on Soil)
http://www.nwf.org/kids/ (National Wildlife Federation)

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