Animal Architects Kindergarten Science Lesson STEM Activity

Learn about what animals need to survive with this Kindergarten STEM challenge that connects to the read aloud Animal Architects by Amy Cherrix.

Scientists are observers. They look at the things in their environment. Scientists look for facts and find information about the things around them.

In this kindergarten STEM challenge, students use what they learn about the environment to create an argument. They use evidence to show how animals use their environment to get shelter and other things that they need.

Students conduct a plant and animal investigation and make a picture of what animals need using evidence to support their argument.

This Kindergarten STEM activity aligns with NGSS Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten but can also be used in 1st and 2nd grade.

This is a perfect kindergarten Earth Day activity.

Material List:

• paper
• crayons
• chart paper
• markers
• pencils and STEM journals
• Animal Architects by Amy Cherrix

Includes:

• Teacher Instructions
• Student STEM Journal
• Student Instructions
• STEM Activity
• Vocabulary Words (Environment, Argument, Needs, Architect, Evidence)
• Student Reflection Sheet
• Rubric

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

Learning Objective
I can use evidence to explain how plants and animals change the environment.

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