Animals Unit Map

These are the core resources needed to teach the core concepts and Big Idea of the Animals Unit. Supplemental
resources will be added over time. For ideas on how to use each resource, see the Science A-Z Program Description.
Animals Core Resources

Nonction Book


three reading levels

Word Work

Unit Quiz

Quick Reads:


three reading levels

Career Files

Vocabulary Cards

Graphic Organizer:
Study Guide

Process Activities

Nonction Retelling
Rubric
Nonction Book

Animals, Animals:
Examine the similar
needs and diverse
attributes of animals.
Word Work

Fill in the Blank

Word Sort

Unscramble
Quick Reads
Low Level

Food

Moving

Ocean and Desert
Homes

Fur, Feathers,
and Scales
Mid and High Levels

Grab Food: Giraffes and snakes eat in interesting ways.

Hop or Crawl: Kangaroos, frogs, snakes, and other
animals all move differently.

Shells and Skin: Tortoises and snakes have different
body coverings.

Rainforest Home: Some monkeys and hummingbirds
live in a rainforest.
Career Files

Veterinarian and Wildlife
Photographer

Zookeeper
Process Activities

Animal Trading Cards
(Project): Fill in cards with
animal data and play
games with them.

Pet or Not (Exploration):
Draw an animal and
analyze whether or not
it makes a good pet.

Sow Bugs (Experiment):
Test how a living creature
responds to stimuli.
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