by Jill Tomey | Jan 26, 2024 | Curriculum Connection
Honesty Curriculum Connection – Science Lions speak the truth with their body language. Unlike tigers and other large cats, lions do not hide their feelings. They use their tail, mouth, and posture to let others know exactly what they intend to do. If a lion’s...
by Jill Tomey | Dec 12, 2023 | Curriculum Connection
Determination Curriculum Connection – Science The Return of the Salmon Salmon are hatched from eggs that are in the bottom of a river bed. Once hatched, salmon swim downstream to the ocean. When salmon are 4 years old, they get the urge to swim back to the spot...
by Jill Tomey | May 22, 2023 | Curriculum Connection
Wisdom Curriculum Connection – Science Making wise decisions requires acquiring information on which to base choices. Use the Wise Ol’ Owl to teach the gathering of information. Did you know…-that the positions of an owl’s ears (one high, one low) lets it hear...
by Jill Tomey | May 22, 2023 | Curriculum Connection
Collaboration Curriculum Connection – Science Symbiosis comes from two Greek words that mean “with” and “living.” It describes a relationship between two organisms from different species that is sometimes, but not always, beneficial to...
by Jill Tomey | Apr 26, 2023 | Curriculum Connection
Flexibility Curriculum Connection – Biology Animal Adaptation Animals must adapt their behavior and their physical characteristics based on their environment to ensure their survival. Animals can live in hot, cold, wet, or dry climates. Their body parts have...