Pint-sized zoologists practice the art of observation. They take notes, pictures or written, as they observe an animal for a period of time. This can be done at the zoo, with a visiting classroom animal, or perhaps at the humane society. After they make their observations, they work to formulate questions to use during a discussion. The lesson culminates as they write down one sentence describing what they noticed. The short lesson allows very young children to practice focusing their attention in order to make good observations, it also contains excellent extension ideas.

Common Core

RI.1.1 W.K.2 W.K.7 W.1.2 W.1.7 W.1.8 K.MD.A.2 1.MD.A.1 MP2 MP5