Format
1. The program begins with a "game" in which the participants have to determine which season the presenter is prepared for, based upon the presenter's costume.
2. Discussion regarding how people know winter is coming and what we do to prepare for it.
3. Introduction to how animals prepare for winter. This section may include biofacts, live animals, video segment, and a migration game.
4. Explanation of how the Saint Louis Zoo helps our animals through the winter months, with a video segment.
5. The program concludes with a song, if time allows.
At all times, questions are welcome!
Objectives
Participants will:
- identify the four seasons
- increase their understanding of how animals survive winter
- share how they know winter is coming and what they do to prepare
- express appreciation for how animals prepare for and survive winter
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NGSS: K-LS1-1., 2-LS4-1., K-ESS3-1., 3-LS4-2, 3-LS2-1, MS-LS2-1. (LS2.A). MS-LS2-2. (LS2.A and LS2.C). MS-LS4-4. (LS4.B, LS4.C). MS-LS1-4 (LS1.B). MS-LS2-4. (LS2.C). 3-LS3-2 (LS3.B). 3-LS4-3 (LS4.C)
State Standards
Missouri Grade Level Expectations : K.LS1.C.1, K.ESS3.A.1, III-1A(6th)a; IV-1A(4th)a, 1D(4th)a; VII-1A(4th,5th,6th)a, 1C(4th,5th,6th)a