All About Butterflies
In this lesson, students will use a binary chart to identify every step pertaining to the life cycle of a butterfly. The objective is for the student to learn the basics of binary coding while learning about butterflies, their life cycle and the different types. They will spell out the steps of the cycle in binary code using the patterns provided on the worksheet and using the binary chart. They will also be identifying different types of butterfly’s where they will write the names in binary.
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Code-a-Pillar
In this lesson, students will use the directional segments on the Code-a-pillar in order to reach the goal. The objective is for the students to sequence a program for the Code-a-pillar to successfully
obtain all the necessary items and feed the Code-a-pillar with the proper food.
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Animal Classification
In this lesson, students will use the directional cards to construct a path to follow. The objective is for the students to sequence a path from one selected animal to the next animal within the same classification.
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Animal Habitats
In this lesson, students will use the directional cards to construct a path for the Bee-Bot to follow. The objective is for the students to sequence a program for the Bee-Botto match a path from the selected animal to its corresponding habitat. This robot can follow up to 40 commands using forward, backwards, left, and right movements. The Bee-Botis a wonderful tool to teach students the fundamentals of computational thinking.
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Making Compost
In this lesson, we will set up a composter to learn about how the earth is “made” and how people can compost materials.
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Making Natural Instruments
In this lesson, we take students outdoors to find things to make musical instruments with. We learn about sounds that we can make with natural things, to just play with things we find in nature, and about what makes a good musical instrument.
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Parts of a Flower
In this lesson, we will explore the different parts of a flower through a hands-on dissection. We will learn the name of each part and label it. This lesson will also practice fine-motor skills and sensory stimulation. This lesson can be a hands-on introduction or wrap-up to a flower or Spring inquiry.
