Animals and Their Homes: Discovery Science

by Winnett, David A.

• ISBN13: 9780201496628
• ISBN10: 0201496623
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall

Summary

Where do animals live? What do they eat? Do they like it wet or dry, dark or light, cool or warm? What can we do to keep animals and their homes safe? Young children will be delighted with the discoveries awaiting them in Animals and Their Homes. The book is part of the Discover Science series that gives children the opportunity to explore, experiment, create, and problem solve as they focus on a single topic in-depth. The book provides a complete unit that can be used independently or to enhance a curriculum. The book also features assessment tools, extensions ideas to connect the science experiences with mathematics, art, literature, social studies, and technology, and take-home activities.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
Discovery Science	7	(12)
The Discovery Center	19	(2)
Assessment	21	(4)
THE ACTIVITIES	25	(50)
Habitats Are Everywhere	27	(5)
Wet or Dry?	32	(5)
Cool or Warm?	37	(4)
What's for Dinner?	41	(4)
Lights On or Lights Off?	45	(4)
An Interesting Place to Live	49	(5)
Habitats in a Bottle	54	(5)
Alike and Different	59	(3)
Let's Have a Worm Hunt	62	(5)
Life on a Fallen Log	67	(4)
Keeping Habitats Safe	71	(4)
CHECKPOINT ACTIVITY Habitat Dioramas	75	(4)
Discovery Pages	79	(5)
Animals Clip Art	84