4th Grade Science Lesson Animal Features and Animal Traits
4th Grade Science Lesson Animal Features and Animal Traits
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Learn about internal and external animal traits and features that make them unique! Integrate STEM and literacy with this 4th-grade STEM activity.
In the story What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Robin Page and Steve Jenkins, students learn about different types of animals and the things that help them to live in the wild and survive despite different challenges. Different animals are made in specific ways to help them to live and grow.
In this 4th-grade STEM challenge, students will choose a feature of an animal and build a model to show how it functions to help them survive.
This STEM challenge aligns with NGSS Standards for Fourth Grade Earth Science 4-LS1-1 but can be used in 3rd-5th grade.
Material List:
- construction paper
- crayons/markers/color sticks
- toilet paper roll
- glue/tape
- other recyclables
- library books about animals/online resources
Includes:
- Teacher Instructions
- Student STEM Journal
- Student Instructions
- STEM Activity
- Vocabulary Words
- Student Reflection Sheet
- Rubric
Learning Objective
I can explain how plants and animals have structures that allow them to survive.
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