Related: Kindergarten

LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES

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  • A Vacation to the Polar Regions

    / National Geographic Xpeditions

    Students will learn about the characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic by looking at a globe and pictures of the polar landscape/ animals. They will plan a vacation to one of these regions and draw pictures or write stories depicting themselves on the trip.
    For more information: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/

    Grades: Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

  • Introduction to Latitude and Longitude

    / National Geographic Xpeditions

    This lesson introduces students to latitude and longitude. They will look at lines of latitude and longitude on a United States map and discuss the reasons why these lines are helpful. Students will also discuss the ways that temperatures vary with latitude and will explain the clothes they might wear at specific latitudes.
    For more information: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/

    Grades: Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

  • Fish and Kids

    / Marine Stewardship Council

    A package containing lessons, worksheets, and activities to teach young students about sustainable seafood. Each subject has two levels: one for grades K-2 (key stage 1) and another for grades 3-5 (key stage 2).

    Additional resources: http://www.fishandkids.org

    Grades: Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade