Elephants and Their Young

by Echols, Jean C.; Blinderman, Ellen; Kopp, Jaine

• ISBN13: 9780924886553
• ISBN10: 0924886552
• Edition: Teacher
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Gems

Summary

In these fun and playful activities, young children learn all about the African elephant, its unique body structure and its fascinating social behaviors. Activities on elephant tusks, trunks, feet, and families involve young children in learning basic science and math concepts through art, drama, and role playing. Throughout the unit children learn about elephant conservation efforts.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Elephants Up Close	1	(22)
An Elephant's Nose	1	(4)
All About Ears	5	(3)
Tusks-Giant-Size Teeth	8	(3)
Making Elephant Puppets	11	(2)
What Elephants Eat	13	(10)
Elephant Families	23	(20)
Growing Up	25	(1)
Comparing Yourself to a Calf	26	(3)
Measuring Feet	29	(5)
Measuring Weight	34	(9)
Elephants and Water	43	(14)
Wonderful Water	45	(1)
More About Elephants and Water	46	(2)
Mud Baths	48	(2)
Fill It Up!	50	(7)
Magnificent Elephants	57	(9)
Elephant Communication	57	(1)
Comparing Elephants	58	(2)
Protecting Elephants	60	(2)
Making a Class Book	62	(4)
Background Information	66	(8)
Assessment Suggestions	74	(2)
Resources	76	(5)
Literature Connections	81	(6)
Summary Outlines	87