Format
1. We begin our program by discussing the difference between fiction and non-fiction. "Which do you like better? Let's take a vote."
2. Students enjoy the funny fiction story "How Rattlesnake Got His Rattle." Then we discuss the story, the envelope puppets, and what makes the rattling noise (paper clips).
3. Students draw their own rattlesnake on their envelope and retell the story with Valerie.
4. Miss Liz Science Wiz and her puppets jump in with non-fiction and discuss how snakes grow and molt.
5.. Miss Liz introduces the science vocabulary words: Question, Predict, Observe, Experiment, Molt, Ecdysis, Reptile.
6. Students crawl into the paper lawn bags and then try to get out (shed) without using their hands!
7. We review the molting concept.
8. We review our non-fiction facts about rattlesnakes and molting.
9. Call To Action: "Go home and tell Your Rattlesnake Story! Then show your family how you can 'molt!"
Objectives
Students will:
1. learn basic snake facts
2. understand the concept of snakes molting
3. be introduced to the Scientific Method
4. conduct their own ecdysis or molting experiment
5. use problem solving skills to free themselves from their temporary skin
6. be able to explain why snakes molt
7. compare lengths of snakes' skin
8. develop an appreciation for snakes and their role in their environment
9. understand the difference between fiction and non-fiction
10. create their own rattlesnake and/or rabbit envelope puppet
11. retell the rattlesnake fiction story using sequential steps in the story
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Please let Valerie know if you have specific standards that you would like her to cover.
Standards Covered in this Program:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.1 to .4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1 to .7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.1 to .3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.1 to .6
Art:
NA-D.K-4.1
NA-D.K.-4.3
NA-T.K-4.2
NA-VA.K-4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.6
K-PS2-1, PS2.A, PS2.B. PS3.C
Science:
K-ESS2 - 2.2
K-LS1 - 1
LS1.C
ESS2.E
Math
KMD.A.2
1MD.A.2
2MD.A.2
K.OA.A.1
1.OA.A.1
2.OA.A.1
3.OA.A.1
State Standards
Please let Valerie know if you want her to identify State Standards for your state!