Once we’ve entered Safari World, I’ve explained to the students that we will be observing animals in their habitats to discover what diets and eating habits they have and why. Our discussion is based on the K-W-L chart to assess the students’ prior knowledge on the subject. K is for “what a student KNOWS.” Lions eat meat. W is for “what a student WANTS to know.” What kind of meat does a lion eat? L is for “what a student has LEARNED.” Lions at Safari World eat chicken, pork, and beef. However, lions in the wild eat antelope, wildebeest, baby elephants, and even crocodiles. | Since the K-2 students have been learning about the food pyramid in their Social Studies class with Ms. Tammera, I have decided to integrate what they have learned in class with what they have seen from our school field trip to Safari World. To get the students engaged in learning, I’ve given the students a hook question before we enter the zoo: How do YOU get your food? Most students have answered, “From Mom and Dad” and “From the supermarket.” Animals are similar. Baby animals get their food from their parents, while their parents have to find food. The different surroundings and abilities of each animal will likewise affect how they get their food and what they eat. |
We’ve also read a Sight Words Book titled “Run” this week. The students love it because it’s about zoo animals on a hot summer day. They are likewise more engaged with reading this week because of what they have seen at the zoo.
Arnav: | Brave: |
Eouy: | Hilton: |
Ioan: | Leelah: |
Min Min: | Pang: |
Pun: | Ryan: |
Tigger: |