Grade 1

  • Discuss air, wind, and pollution. Students complete this air scavenger hunt by finding and drawing their answers. Wrap up: Discuss student answers.  What are some examples of activities that require wind? (ie: kite flying, sailing, etc.) What else is wind used for? (wind power) How can we reduce our impact on the air?

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  • Students get creative and pretend that they are now as small as their thumb. They then describe the garden and how perspectives change from a worms eye view. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. Discuss our role in protecting the garden as humans are much larger and more capable than smaller plants and animals.

     

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  • Discuss patterns, and demonstrate basic counting skills using plants. Students search for plants based on a short description, and draw the plant or count where applicable. Wrap-up: common patterns and numbers, predict seasonal differences, etc.

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  • Draw the object. Then draw tally marks beside the object that you find in your schoolyard. Wrap up: Discuss student findings. Were there any objects that weren’t found? Why?

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  • Check out Progressive Agriculture’s Daily Learning Drops that offer various safety and health-related activities and demonstrations using a fun, unique and hands-on approach. As the children are home, now is the perfect time to think about adopting safer practices and healthier lifestyles.

    Curriculum and activities are designed for students ages 4 to 13. 



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