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TEACHERrsquoS GUIDEmdashGRADE 1
NGEXPLORERCENGAGECOM PASSWORD EXPLORER APRIL 2014
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Summarybull Different animals smell with different body parts
bull Some animals smell with their noses Some smell with their tongues and some use antennae to smell
bull The sense of smell helps animals find food
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text (RI14)
bull Write informativeexplanatory texts in which they name a topic supply some facts about the topic and provide some sense of closure (W12)
bull Read words with inflectional endings (RF13f)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Information ProcessingmdashAnimals sense and communicate information and respond to inputs with behaviors that help them grow and survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
bull Crosscutting Concept Structure and Function
bull Standard Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants andor animals use their external parts to help them survive grow and meet their needs (1-LS1-1)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T1 April 2014
How Animals Smell OverviewMaterials Neededbull something small with a distinct smell such as an onion
a lemon-scented cleaning wipe or hand soap
bull a plastic bag
bull a paper bag
bull images of a rattlesnake cockroach tiger lizard ant and giraffe
bull ldquoWords to Explorerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull slips of paper
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about the human nose and smelling
httpkidshealthorgkidhtbwnosehtml
bull Learn more about how snakes smell httpenzoologywordpresscom20080906how-snakes-smell
bull Learn more about how butterflies smellhttpwwwbeachbutterfliesorgdykdyk5html
bull Animals smell by using sensory organs to detect and identify airborne chemicals Decoding smells is the job of the olfactory system
bull Many animals smell through their noses Air and scents enter through the nostrils They travel to the roof of the nasal cavity where special receptors are located These receptors which are sensitive to odor molecules work with the brain to recognize different smells
bull Some animals like snakes smell with their tongues Snakes have forked tongues They also have a special olfactory organ called the Jacobsonrsquos organ It is located behind two vertical slits in the roof of their mouths As snakes stick out their tongues they pick up smells When they pull their tongues back into their mouths they stick the tips into the slits where they can reach the Jacobsonrsquos organ The information then moves on to the brain which interprets the smells
bull Other animals like butterflies smell with their antennae They have chemical receptors on their antennae that can ldquosmellrdquo flowers
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T2 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Animals with poor eyesight usually have a highly
developed sense of smell
bull Smelling with antennae helps insects find food mates and places to lay eggs It can even tell an insect which direction to fly
bull A new study has found that human noses can smell over a trillion odor mixtures
How Animals Smell Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeDetecting Smells
1 To conduct this activity you will need something small with a distinct smell such as an onion a lemon-scented cleaning wipe or hand soap (Be aware of any allergies before selecting the item) Place a small amount of the item in an open plastic bag Put the plastic bag inside a paper bag to hide the item
2 Show students the bag Explain that they must figure out what is in the bag However they cannot touch it they cannot see it they cannot taste it and it doesnrsquot make any sounds Ask students how they can figure out what it is Guide students to understand that they must rely on their sense of smell
3 Pass the bag below each studentrsquos nose Remind them not to peek When you are finished ask students what they think is in the bag Discuss how they used their sense of smell to identify the unknown object
Explore Science How Animals Smell
1 Prior to conducting this activity download images of a rattlesnake cockroach tiger lizard ant and giraffe Set the images aside
2 Display the ldquoWords to Explorerdquo poster for the class Draw studentsrsquo attention to the three images at the bottom of the poster Highlight each label one at a time Invite students to identify the animal and describe the body part associated with each
3 Ask students how they think each animal uses that body part Then read aloud the headline and caption Are students surprised that animals use each of these parts to smell Discuss
4 Guide students to understand that different animals use different body parts to smell but their sense of smell works in the same way Smells enter their bodies Tiny receptors capture the smells and send the information to the brain The brain figures out what the smell is
5 Display the images you downloaded Challenge students to identify which animals smell with their nose antennae or tongue
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T3 April 2014
Creating a Better Sniffer
1 Ask students Who has a better sense of smell a person or a dog (dog) Why (Dogs have millions more sense receptors in their noses than people do)
2 Instruct students to think about the different body parts animals use to smell Then give each student a piece of paper Direct them to draw a device that people could use that would boost their sense of smell so that it equalled that of a dog Invite students to share their pictures and ideas with the class
Extend Science Exploring Environmental Smells
1 Assign each student a partner Then take the class outside for a short walk As you explore tell partners to identify and remember anything they smell Instruct them to also be on the lookout for animals that appear to be smelling something
2 When you return to the classroom give pairs time to share their findings Identify any smells that all students were able to detect Ask How did you find these smells Which body part did you use (nose)
3 Encourage students to identify any animals they saw that were smelling something What animal was it What was it smelling What body part did it use to smell
How Animals Smell Prepare to Read and Science
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T4 April 2014
How Animals Smell Language ArtsExplore ReadingBecome a Word Detective
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition and read the entire article as a class As you do tell each student to select one noun verb or adjective from the article and write it on a slip of paper (If necessary review these parts of speech) Tell students to be careful not to show their word to anyone else Itrsquos secret
2 After reading the article divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns asking one another questions that will help them identify each word For example they might ask Does the word name an animal Is the word something a snake has Does the word tell what a fox does Does the word tell about a frog Students are only allowed to ask one question at a time Responses may be a single word or a short phrase
3 Give each group five minutes to attempt to identify each word When they are finished create new groups and repeat the process once more
4 Regroup as a class Discuss the types of words that were identified and have students give examples of questions that were the most helpful in identifying each word
Explore WritingExplaining How Animals Smell
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Ask students what this article is about (how animals smell) How do they know (Thatrsquos what the headline says)
2 Assign each student a partner Give each student a copy of the Activity Master
3 Tell students to read the article once again with their partners searching for facts about each animal that support the topic Direct them to record those facts on their Activity Masters Challenge students to write a conclusion that sums up the topic or regroup and write a conclusion as a class
Explore Foundational SkillsI Spy Words With Inflectional Endings
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Highlight the word animals in the headline Explain to students that often people add one or more letters to the end of a word to give it a different meaning The extra letters can change a noun from singular to plural They can change the tense of a verb
2 Ask students what the base word is in animals (animal) Which letter has been added (-s) How does adding that letter change the word (It turns a singular word into a plural word)
3 Create clues to help students find additional words with inflectional endings in the text For example I spy a word on page 5 that ends in -ing Itrsquos also got an extra letter -n What word is it (running)
4 Challenge students to find the word in their magazines When they get good at spying the words divide the class into small groups so students can create their own clues
Activity Master page T5
Activity Master
How Animals Smell Name
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T5 April 2014
Topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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How Animals Smell
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Activity Master
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T5 April 2014
Topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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How Animals Smell
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T6 April 2014
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T5A April 2014
smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T6A April 2014
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Answer Key
Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T9 April 2014
3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11 April 2014
Activity Master
A Garden Grows Name
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
Activity Master page T11
A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T10 April 2014
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National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11 April 2014
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12 April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
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National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
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Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Summarybull Different animals smell with different body parts
bull Some animals smell with their noses Some smell with their tongues and some use antennae to smell
bull The sense of smell helps animals find food
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text (RI14)
bull Write informativeexplanatory texts in which they name a topic supply some facts about the topic and provide some sense of closure (W12)
bull Read words with inflectional endings (RF13f)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Information ProcessingmdashAnimals sense and communicate information and respond to inputs with behaviors that help them grow and survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
bull Crosscutting Concept Structure and Function
bull Standard Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants andor animals use their external parts to help them survive grow and meet their needs (1-LS1-1)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T1 April 2014
How Animals Smell OverviewMaterials Neededbull something small with a distinct smell such as an onion
a lemon-scented cleaning wipe or hand soap
bull a plastic bag
bull a paper bag
bull images of a rattlesnake cockroach tiger lizard ant and giraffe
bull ldquoWords to Explorerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull slips of paper
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about the human nose and smelling
httpkidshealthorgkidhtbwnosehtml
bull Learn more about how snakes smell httpenzoologywordpresscom20080906how-snakes-smell
bull Learn more about how butterflies smellhttpwwwbeachbutterfliesorgdykdyk5html
bull Animals smell by using sensory organs to detect and identify airborne chemicals Decoding smells is the job of the olfactory system
bull Many animals smell through their noses Air and scents enter through the nostrils They travel to the roof of the nasal cavity where special receptors are located These receptors which are sensitive to odor molecules work with the brain to recognize different smells
bull Some animals like snakes smell with their tongues Snakes have forked tongues They also have a special olfactory organ called the Jacobsonrsquos organ It is located behind two vertical slits in the roof of their mouths As snakes stick out their tongues they pick up smells When they pull their tongues back into their mouths they stick the tips into the slits where they can reach the Jacobsonrsquos organ The information then moves on to the brain which interprets the smells
bull Other animals like butterflies smell with their antennae They have chemical receptors on their antennae that can ldquosmellrdquo flowers
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T2 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Animals with poor eyesight usually have a highly
developed sense of smell
bull Smelling with antennae helps insects find food mates and places to lay eggs It can even tell an insect which direction to fly
bull A new study has found that human noses can smell over a trillion odor mixtures
How Animals Smell Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeDetecting Smells
1 To conduct this activity you will need something small with a distinct smell such as an onion a lemon-scented cleaning wipe or hand soap (Be aware of any allergies before selecting the item) Place a small amount of the item in an open plastic bag Put the plastic bag inside a paper bag to hide the item
2 Show students the bag Explain that they must figure out what is in the bag However they cannot touch it they cannot see it they cannot taste it and it doesnrsquot make any sounds Ask students how they can figure out what it is Guide students to understand that they must rely on their sense of smell
3 Pass the bag below each studentrsquos nose Remind them not to peek When you are finished ask students what they think is in the bag Discuss how they used their sense of smell to identify the unknown object
Explore Science How Animals Smell
1 Prior to conducting this activity download images of a rattlesnake cockroach tiger lizard ant and giraffe Set the images aside
2 Display the ldquoWords to Explorerdquo poster for the class Draw studentsrsquo attention to the three images at the bottom of the poster Highlight each label one at a time Invite students to identify the animal and describe the body part associated with each
3 Ask students how they think each animal uses that body part Then read aloud the headline and caption Are students surprised that animals use each of these parts to smell Discuss
4 Guide students to understand that different animals use different body parts to smell but their sense of smell works in the same way Smells enter their bodies Tiny receptors capture the smells and send the information to the brain The brain figures out what the smell is
5 Display the images you downloaded Challenge students to identify which animals smell with their nose antennae or tongue
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Creating a Better Sniffer
1 Ask students Who has a better sense of smell a person or a dog (dog) Why (Dogs have millions more sense receptors in their noses than people do)
2 Instruct students to think about the different body parts animals use to smell Then give each student a piece of paper Direct them to draw a device that people could use that would boost their sense of smell so that it equalled that of a dog Invite students to share their pictures and ideas with the class
Extend Science Exploring Environmental Smells
1 Assign each student a partner Then take the class outside for a short walk As you explore tell partners to identify and remember anything they smell Instruct them to also be on the lookout for animals that appear to be smelling something
2 When you return to the classroom give pairs time to share their findings Identify any smells that all students were able to detect Ask How did you find these smells Which body part did you use (nose)
3 Encourage students to identify any animals they saw that were smelling something What animal was it What was it smelling What body part did it use to smell
How Animals Smell Prepare to Read and Science
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T4 April 2014
How Animals Smell Language ArtsExplore ReadingBecome a Word Detective
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition and read the entire article as a class As you do tell each student to select one noun verb or adjective from the article and write it on a slip of paper (If necessary review these parts of speech) Tell students to be careful not to show their word to anyone else Itrsquos secret
2 After reading the article divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns asking one another questions that will help them identify each word For example they might ask Does the word name an animal Is the word something a snake has Does the word tell what a fox does Does the word tell about a frog Students are only allowed to ask one question at a time Responses may be a single word or a short phrase
3 Give each group five minutes to attempt to identify each word When they are finished create new groups and repeat the process once more
4 Regroup as a class Discuss the types of words that were identified and have students give examples of questions that were the most helpful in identifying each word
Explore WritingExplaining How Animals Smell
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Ask students what this article is about (how animals smell) How do they know (Thatrsquos what the headline says)
2 Assign each student a partner Give each student a copy of the Activity Master
3 Tell students to read the article once again with their partners searching for facts about each animal that support the topic Direct them to record those facts on their Activity Masters Challenge students to write a conclusion that sums up the topic or regroup and write a conclusion as a class
Explore Foundational SkillsI Spy Words With Inflectional Endings
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Highlight the word animals in the headline Explain to students that often people add one or more letters to the end of a word to give it a different meaning The extra letters can change a noun from singular to plural They can change the tense of a verb
2 Ask students what the base word is in animals (animal) Which letter has been added (-s) How does adding that letter change the word (It turns a singular word into a plural word)
3 Create clues to help students find additional words with inflectional endings in the text For example I spy a word on page 5 that ends in -ing Itrsquos also got an extra letter -n What word is it (running)
4 Challenge students to find the word in their magazines When they get good at spying the words divide the class into small groups so students can create their own clues
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Conclusion
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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How Animals Smell
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T5A April 2014
smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
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3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Assessment
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
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Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
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Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
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Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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bull Animals smell by using sensory organs to detect and identify airborne chemicals Decoding smells is the job of the olfactory system
bull Many animals smell through their noses Air and scents enter through the nostrils They travel to the roof of the nasal cavity where special receptors are located These receptors which are sensitive to odor molecules work with the brain to recognize different smells
bull Some animals like snakes smell with their tongues Snakes have forked tongues They also have a special olfactory organ called the Jacobsonrsquos organ It is located behind two vertical slits in the roof of their mouths As snakes stick out their tongues they pick up smells When they pull their tongues back into their mouths they stick the tips into the slits where they can reach the Jacobsonrsquos organ The information then moves on to the brain which interprets the smells
bull Other animals like butterflies smell with their antennae They have chemical receptors on their antennae that can ldquosmellrdquo flowers
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Fast Factsbull Animals with poor eyesight usually have a highly
developed sense of smell
bull Smelling with antennae helps insects find food mates and places to lay eggs It can even tell an insect which direction to fly
bull A new study has found that human noses can smell over a trillion odor mixtures
How Animals Smell Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeDetecting Smells
1 To conduct this activity you will need something small with a distinct smell such as an onion a lemon-scented cleaning wipe or hand soap (Be aware of any allergies before selecting the item) Place a small amount of the item in an open plastic bag Put the plastic bag inside a paper bag to hide the item
2 Show students the bag Explain that they must figure out what is in the bag However they cannot touch it they cannot see it they cannot taste it and it doesnrsquot make any sounds Ask students how they can figure out what it is Guide students to understand that they must rely on their sense of smell
3 Pass the bag below each studentrsquos nose Remind them not to peek When you are finished ask students what they think is in the bag Discuss how they used their sense of smell to identify the unknown object
Explore Science How Animals Smell
1 Prior to conducting this activity download images of a rattlesnake cockroach tiger lizard ant and giraffe Set the images aside
2 Display the ldquoWords to Explorerdquo poster for the class Draw studentsrsquo attention to the three images at the bottom of the poster Highlight each label one at a time Invite students to identify the animal and describe the body part associated with each
3 Ask students how they think each animal uses that body part Then read aloud the headline and caption Are students surprised that animals use each of these parts to smell Discuss
4 Guide students to understand that different animals use different body parts to smell but their sense of smell works in the same way Smells enter their bodies Tiny receptors capture the smells and send the information to the brain The brain figures out what the smell is
5 Display the images you downloaded Challenge students to identify which animals smell with their nose antennae or tongue
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Creating a Better Sniffer
1 Ask students Who has a better sense of smell a person or a dog (dog) Why (Dogs have millions more sense receptors in their noses than people do)
2 Instruct students to think about the different body parts animals use to smell Then give each student a piece of paper Direct them to draw a device that people could use that would boost their sense of smell so that it equalled that of a dog Invite students to share their pictures and ideas with the class
Extend Science Exploring Environmental Smells
1 Assign each student a partner Then take the class outside for a short walk As you explore tell partners to identify and remember anything they smell Instruct them to also be on the lookout for animals that appear to be smelling something
2 When you return to the classroom give pairs time to share their findings Identify any smells that all students were able to detect Ask How did you find these smells Which body part did you use (nose)
3 Encourage students to identify any animals they saw that were smelling something What animal was it What was it smelling What body part did it use to smell
How Animals Smell Prepare to Read and Science
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How Animals Smell Language ArtsExplore ReadingBecome a Word Detective
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition and read the entire article as a class As you do tell each student to select one noun verb or adjective from the article and write it on a slip of paper (If necessary review these parts of speech) Tell students to be careful not to show their word to anyone else Itrsquos secret
2 After reading the article divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns asking one another questions that will help them identify each word For example they might ask Does the word name an animal Is the word something a snake has Does the word tell what a fox does Does the word tell about a frog Students are only allowed to ask one question at a time Responses may be a single word or a short phrase
3 Give each group five minutes to attempt to identify each word When they are finished create new groups and repeat the process once more
4 Regroup as a class Discuss the types of words that were identified and have students give examples of questions that were the most helpful in identifying each word
Explore WritingExplaining How Animals Smell
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Ask students what this article is about (how animals smell) How do they know (Thatrsquos what the headline says)
2 Assign each student a partner Give each student a copy of the Activity Master
3 Tell students to read the article once again with their partners searching for facts about each animal that support the topic Direct them to record those facts on their Activity Masters Challenge students to write a conclusion that sums up the topic or regroup and write a conclusion as a class
Explore Foundational SkillsI Spy Words With Inflectional Endings
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Highlight the word animals in the headline Explain to students that often people add one or more letters to the end of a word to give it a different meaning The extra letters can change a noun from singular to plural They can change the tense of a verb
2 Ask students what the base word is in animals (animal) Which letter has been added (-s) How does adding that letter change the word (It turns a singular word into a plural word)
3 Create clues to help students find additional words with inflectional endings in the text For example I spy a word on page 5 that ends in -ing Itrsquos also got an extra letter -n What word is it (running)
4 Challenge students to find the word in their magazines When they get good at spying the words divide the class into small groups so students can create their own clues
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
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smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T9 April 2014
3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
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Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
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Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Activate Prior KnowledgeDetecting Smells
1 To conduct this activity you will need something small with a distinct smell such as an onion a lemon-scented cleaning wipe or hand soap (Be aware of any allergies before selecting the item) Place a small amount of the item in an open plastic bag Put the plastic bag inside a paper bag to hide the item
2 Show students the bag Explain that they must figure out what is in the bag However they cannot touch it they cannot see it they cannot taste it and it doesnrsquot make any sounds Ask students how they can figure out what it is Guide students to understand that they must rely on their sense of smell
3 Pass the bag below each studentrsquos nose Remind them not to peek When you are finished ask students what they think is in the bag Discuss how they used their sense of smell to identify the unknown object
Explore Science How Animals Smell
1 Prior to conducting this activity download images of a rattlesnake cockroach tiger lizard ant and giraffe Set the images aside
2 Display the ldquoWords to Explorerdquo poster for the class Draw studentsrsquo attention to the three images at the bottom of the poster Highlight each label one at a time Invite students to identify the animal and describe the body part associated with each
3 Ask students how they think each animal uses that body part Then read aloud the headline and caption Are students surprised that animals use each of these parts to smell Discuss
4 Guide students to understand that different animals use different body parts to smell but their sense of smell works in the same way Smells enter their bodies Tiny receptors capture the smells and send the information to the brain The brain figures out what the smell is
5 Display the images you downloaded Challenge students to identify which animals smell with their nose antennae or tongue
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Creating a Better Sniffer
1 Ask students Who has a better sense of smell a person or a dog (dog) Why (Dogs have millions more sense receptors in their noses than people do)
2 Instruct students to think about the different body parts animals use to smell Then give each student a piece of paper Direct them to draw a device that people could use that would boost their sense of smell so that it equalled that of a dog Invite students to share their pictures and ideas with the class
Extend Science Exploring Environmental Smells
1 Assign each student a partner Then take the class outside for a short walk As you explore tell partners to identify and remember anything they smell Instruct them to also be on the lookout for animals that appear to be smelling something
2 When you return to the classroom give pairs time to share their findings Identify any smells that all students were able to detect Ask How did you find these smells Which body part did you use (nose)
3 Encourage students to identify any animals they saw that were smelling something What animal was it What was it smelling What body part did it use to smell
How Animals Smell Prepare to Read and Science
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How Animals Smell Language ArtsExplore ReadingBecome a Word Detective
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition and read the entire article as a class As you do tell each student to select one noun verb or adjective from the article and write it on a slip of paper (If necessary review these parts of speech) Tell students to be careful not to show their word to anyone else Itrsquos secret
2 After reading the article divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns asking one another questions that will help them identify each word For example they might ask Does the word name an animal Is the word something a snake has Does the word tell what a fox does Does the word tell about a frog Students are only allowed to ask one question at a time Responses may be a single word or a short phrase
3 Give each group five minutes to attempt to identify each word When they are finished create new groups and repeat the process once more
4 Regroup as a class Discuss the types of words that were identified and have students give examples of questions that were the most helpful in identifying each word
Explore WritingExplaining How Animals Smell
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Ask students what this article is about (how animals smell) How do they know (Thatrsquos what the headline says)
2 Assign each student a partner Give each student a copy of the Activity Master
3 Tell students to read the article once again with their partners searching for facts about each animal that support the topic Direct them to record those facts on their Activity Masters Challenge students to write a conclusion that sums up the topic or regroup and write a conclusion as a class
Explore Foundational SkillsI Spy Words With Inflectional Endings
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Highlight the word animals in the headline Explain to students that often people add one or more letters to the end of a word to give it a different meaning The extra letters can change a noun from singular to plural They can change the tense of a verb
2 Ask students what the base word is in animals (animal) Which letter has been added (-s) How does adding that letter change the word (It turns a singular word into a plural word)
3 Create clues to help students find additional words with inflectional endings in the text For example I spy a word on page 5 that ends in -ing Itrsquos also got an extra letter -n What word is it (running)
4 Challenge students to find the word in their magazines When they get good at spying the words divide the class into small groups so students can create their own clues
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Conclusion
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Conclusion
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Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T5A April 2014
smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
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3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Assessment
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1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Assessment
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T4 April 2014
How Animals Smell Language ArtsExplore ReadingBecome a Word Detective
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition and read the entire article as a class As you do tell each student to select one noun verb or adjective from the article and write it on a slip of paper (If necessary review these parts of speech) Tell students to be careful not to show their word to anyone else Itrsquos secret
2 After reading the article divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns asking one another questions that will help them identify each word For example they might ask Does the word name an animal Is the word something a snake has Does the word tell what a fox does Does the word tell about a frog Students are only allowed to ask one question at a time Responses may be a single word or a short phrase
3 Give each group five minutes to attempt to identify each word When they are finished create new groups and repeat the process once more
4 Regroup as a class Discuss the types of words that were identified and have students give examples of questions that were the most helpful in identifying each word
Explore WritingExplaining How Animals Smell
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Ask students what this article is about (how animals smell) How do they know (Thatrsquos what the headline says)
2 Assign each student a partner Give each student a copy of the Activity Master
3 Tell students to read the article once again with their partners searching for facts about each animal that support the topic Direct them to record those facts on their Activity Masters Challenge students to write a conclusion that sums up the topic or regroup and write a conclusion as a class
Explore Foundational SkillsI Spy Words With Inflectional Endings
1 Display pages 2-3 of the projectable edition Highlight the word animals in the headline Explain to students that often people add one or more letters to the end of a word to give it a different meaning The extra letters can change a noun from singular to plural They can change the tense of a verb
2 Ask students what the base word is in animals (animal) Which letter has been added (-s) How does adding that letter change the word (It turns a singular word into a plural word)
3 Create clues to help students find additional words with inflectional endings in the text For example I spy a word on page 5 that ends in -ing Itrsquos also got an extra letter -n What word is it (running)
4 Challenge students to find the word in their magazines When they get good at spying the words divide the class into small groups so students can create their own clues
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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How Animals Smell
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
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smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T9 April 2014
3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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A Garden Grows Name
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Assessment
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Activity Master
How Animals Smell Name
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
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Topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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How Animals Smell
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T5A April 2014
smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
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A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T9 April 2014
3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
Activity Master page T11
A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
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Baby on Board Both
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Baby on Board
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T5A April 2014
smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T9 April 2014
3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
Activity Master page T11
A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12 April 2014
Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
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Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
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Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Explaining How Animals Smell
Write facts about the topic Then use the facts to write a conclusion about the topic
Facts
Fox Snake Butterfly
Conclusion
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Answer Key
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smells with its nose
smells animals like mice
sniffs the ground
smells with its tongue
sticks out its tongue to smell the air
finds frogs hiding nearby
uses its antennae to smell
antennae stick up from its head
smells sweet flowers
Possible response Different animals smell with different body parts Smelling helps animals find food
Topic
How Animals Smell
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
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A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
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3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Assessment
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which animal smells with its nose
A fox
B snake
C butterfly
2 How does a snake smell
A It sniffs the ground
B It sticks out its tongue
C It uses its antennae
3 Where are a butterflys antennae
A on its wings
B on top of its head
C inside its mouth
Assessment
How Animals Smell Name
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Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
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3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Baby on Board Both
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Baby on Board
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Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Act
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Title
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Baby
on
Boar
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Summarybull Plants need water and light to grow
bull Some plants like tomato plants use water and light to grow food we can eat
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Ask and answer questions about key details in a text (RI11)
bull With guidance and support from adults focus on a topic respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed (W15)
bull Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes) (RF12d)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsmdashAnimals obtain food they need from plants or other animals Plants need water and light
bull Science and Engineering Practice Analyzing and Interpreting Data
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T7 April 2014
A Garden Grows OverviewMaterials Neededbull two plants of the same kind one living and one dead or
photos of living and dead plants
bull clear plastic cups
bull paper towels
bull bean seeds
bull water
bull three identical plants
bull a small potted plant or a patch of grass
bull a dark plastic bucket
bull a large rock
bull Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about what plants need to grow
httpkidsgrowingstrongorgPlantNeeds
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
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3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
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Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
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Assessment
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Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
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Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
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Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Baby on Board Name Answer Key
bull A tomato plant is a plant that grows fruit Like most plants tomato plants need sunlight and water to grow
bull Most plants have chlorophyll a green pigment in their leaves Plants use chlorophyll carbon dioxide in the air water nutrients and energy from the sun to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis
bull The light that plants use can either be natural from the sun or artificial as from a light bulb
bull Plants are unable to make food if they do not receive enough light Their colors begin to pale and green plants may turn white or yellow
bull If a tomato plant gets too much sun water in the plant evaporates too quickly This causes the leaves to wilt
bull Plants need water throughout their lives Seeds need water to germinate or begin growing Once a plant sprouts or emerges from the ground its roots continue to absorb water from the soil for as long as the plant lives
bull Plants must have the correct amount of water to thrive
If a plant does not have enough water its leaves will flatten and the plant will begin to droop Eventually the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die Its roots will not be strong enough to push through the soil
If a plant has too much water its leaves will begin to wilt become spotted turn yellow or develop brown tips They may even fall off The roots begin to rot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T8 April 2014
A Garden Grows BackgroundFast Factsbull Some plants become dormant if they donrsquot get enough
light If the light returns these plants can continue to grow
bull It is possible to drown a plant When plants get too much water they canrsquot get enough air This causes plants to suffocate and die
bull A tomato plant needs between six and eight hours of sunlight each day to grow and thrive
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T9 April 2014
3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
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A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12 April 2014
Assessment
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
Activity Master
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
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Baby on Board
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Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
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Nam
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copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
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diffe
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head
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Boar
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Baby o
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1Ti
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Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
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rent
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how
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the
artic
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nd a
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Stud
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Act
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copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
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text
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Title
1Ti
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Boar
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
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Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Activate Prior KnowledgeSharing Thoughts About Plants
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather two plants of the same kind One plant should be alive The other plant should be dead (In place of real plants you can download photos of living and dead plants)
2 Show the plants to students Point out that these plants are the same type but one is alive and the other is not
3 Invite students to share their ideas about what happened to the dead plant Why did it die Record studentsrsquo thoughts Guide them to understand that plants need water and light to grow and live
Explore SciencePlants and Water Beginning to Grow
1 To conduct this activity you will need clear plastic cups paper towels bean seeds and water
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group two clear plastic cups two paper towels and several bean seeds
3 Show students how to fold their paper towels into thirds horizontally Have students soak one paper towel in water and then squeeze out the excess so that the paper towel is damp but not dripping water Instruct them to ring one paper towel around the inside of each cup Direct students to insert three bean seeds between each cup and its paper towel
4 Have students monitor the seeds over the next several days Instruct them to sprinkle water on their wet paper towel to ensure that it remains damp Ask Why didnrsquot the seeds with the dry paper towel ever change Discuss how water helps seeds begin to grow
Plants and Water Staying Alive
1 To conduct this activity you will need three identical growing plants
2 Ask students how much water they drink each day Is it possible for them to have too much water Not enough What will happen to them if they donrsquot drink any water Do they think the same thing applies to plants
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T9 April 2014
3 Display the three plants Have students examine the plants to identify their similarities Tell students they will use these plants to compare how plants react when they get different amounts of water
4 Over the next five days do not water one plant Water one plant just enough so that the soil remains damp Give the third plant one cup of water each day
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Allow them to examine the plants each day Instruct students to draw a picture of each plant each day Discuss how the plants change over time As a class write a short summary detailing how changing the amount of water affects a plant
How Plants Respond to Light
1 Use a small potted plant or take the class outside to an area of healthy green grass near the school Discuss what the plant (or the grass) looks like and how students know it is healthy Observe how the plant (or the grass) gets light
2 Ask What would happen to the plant (or the grass) if it couldnrsquot get any more light Invite volunteers to share their predictions Then place a dark plastic bucket over the plant (or grass) Put a rock or other heavy object on the bucket to ensure that it stays in place Return to the location in a few days How has the plant (or grass) changed Why
Extend Science Finding Water and Light
1 Prior to conducting this activity download the Sesame Street video ldquoDesperate Houseplantsrdquo at httpsesamestreetvideosnetvideossesame-street-desperate-houseplants
2 Play the video for students Discuss what the video teaches about plants and how plants can get the water and light they need to grow
A Garden Grows Prepare to Read and Science
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11 April 2014
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too MuchWater
Activity Master page T11
A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T10 April 2014
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National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11 April 2014
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Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12 April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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eir
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
Activity Master
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
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y th
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to d
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to th
eir
stude
nts
Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
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text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
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copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
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iffe
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Baby o
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Youn
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Pag
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Apr
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National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
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ribut
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thei
r st
uden
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Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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iffe
rent
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how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
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er te
xt a
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ents
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pose
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onse
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ld m
atch
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onse
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Act
ivity M
ast
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Nam
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copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
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Nat
iona
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Youn
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Pag
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8A
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Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
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Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
A Garden Grows Language ArtsExplore ReadingAsking and Answering Questions
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following on the board Who What Where When Why How
2 Point to the words and invite volunteers to read each one aloud Ask students what all of the words have in common If necessary point out that there is a question mark after each word Then explain that these words are question words Asking and answering questions that begin with these words helps readers understand key details in a text
3 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and deck Instruct students to study the image Challenge students to identify key details on these pages Then invite volunteers to use the question words to craft questions about the key details Answer the questions as a class
4 Divide the class into small groups Using their magazines instruct students to read the article in their groups After each page direct them to stop to ask and answer questions about the key details
5 After reading discuss with students how asking and answering questions about the key details helped them understand what a plant needs to grow
Explore WritingStrengthening Writing Through Details
1 Prior to conducting this activity write the following words on the board Who What Where When Why How Circle the question word ldquoWhatrdquo Then ask What do plants need to grow
2 Challenge students to answer the question (light and water) Write a simple answer on the board
3 Circle another question word Ask a question related to the text that begins with that word Discuss the answer with students and write it on the board Repeat this process with the other question words
4 Review the answers with the class Invite students to suggest ways to rearrange the items or add details to craft a stronger paragraph When complete have students copy the final draft on a piece of paper
Explore Foundational SkillsRecognizing Segmented Words
1 Display pages 10-11 of the projectable edition Explain to students that you are going to choose a word on the page and say it one sound at a time When students find the word on the page they should raise their hands
2 Say the word letrsquos one sound at a time (l-e-t-s) Select a student to highlight that word on the page Confirm with the class that the correct word is highlighted Then repeat this process with the word find (f-i-n-d)
3 Once students fully understand the procedure divide the class into small groups Instruct students to take turns saying and identifying words in the text Challenge them to go beyond the text and think of new words to segment and identify on their own
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T10 April 2014
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National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11 April 2014
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A Garden Grows Name
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age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12 April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
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Nat
iona
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serv
ed T
each
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may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
Activity Master
A Garden Grows Name
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y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Activity Master
Name
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l Geo
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y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
e-edition
web
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
head
line
Baby
on
Boar
dBo
th
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
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iona
l Geo
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hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
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ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11 April 2014
Activity Master
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
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y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12 April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
Activity Master
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
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Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
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Baby o
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Nat
iona
l Geo
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Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
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Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
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1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
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is pa
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dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
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ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
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clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
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014
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iona
l Geo
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hic
Lear
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y th
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r st
uden
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Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12 April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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y th
is p
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to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
Activity Master
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
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iona
l Geo
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y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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iona
l Geo
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each
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cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
e-edition
web
e-edition
web
Activity Master
Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
e-edition
web
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
head
line
Baby
on
Boar
dBo
th
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T11A April 2014
Answer Key
Student drawings should reflect progressively wilting leaves and a drooping plant
Student drawings should reflect a healthy plant responding well to the optimal amount of water
Student drawings should reflect leaves that are beginning to turn yellow in response
Possible response A plant needs the right amount of water A plant will die if it gets too much water or not enough
Activity Master
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Plants and Water Staying Alive
Draw a picture of each plant each day Watch the plants change Write about it
No Water
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
How does the right amount of water help a plant survive
Damp Soil Too Much Water
If needed continue watering and observing the plants for longer than five days
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Activity Master
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istri
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to th
eir
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nts
Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
e-edition
web
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
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how
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ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
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xt a
re a
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n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
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Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
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iona
l Geo
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hic
Lear
ning
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ers
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y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
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how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
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er te
xt a
re a
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diffe
rent
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ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
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clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
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iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
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y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 What do plants need to grow
A only light
B only water
C light and water
2 What can we pour on plants
A light
B water
C the sun
3 Where do tomato plants grow best
A in a sunny spot
B in a dark spot
C in a dry spot
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T12A April 2014
Assessment
A Garden Grows Name
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is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
e-edition
web
e-edition
web
Activity Master
Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
e-edition
web
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
head
line
Baby
on
Boar
dBo
th
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T13 April 2014
Baby on Board OverviewSummarybull Cranes are birds Crane parents do many things to take
care of their babies Crane chicks also do things to help themselves
bull Mother and father cranes sit on their eggs until they hatch They feed their chicks when they are hungry They teach chicks to find food on their own Chicks hide to keep themselves safe
Curriculum in This ArticleCommon Core State Standards
bull Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (eg in illustrations descriptions or procedures) (RI19)
bull Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about state an opinion supply a reason for the opinion and provide some sense of closure (W11)
bull Read on-level text orally with accuracy appropriate rate and expression on successive readings (RF14b)
Next Generation Science Standards
bull Core Idea Growth and Development of OrganismsmdashParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive
bull Science and Engineering Practice Obtaining Evaluating and Communicating Information
bull Crosscutting Concept Patterns
bull Standard Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive (1-LS1-2)
Materials Neededbull ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo poster
bull plain white paper
bull drawing supplies
bull a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies
bull access to the Internet
bull several pieces of poster board
bull scissors
bull markers
bull glue sticks
bull one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies Similar National Geographic Young Explorer articles
ldquoFamily Lessonsrdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1205readstoryhtml
ldquo Puffin Placerdquo httpngexplorercengagecomngyoungexplorer1204readstoryhtml
Additional Resourcebull Learn more about sandhill cranes
httpanimalsnationalgeographiccomanimalsbirdssandhill-crane
Explore how animals care for their babies with the free interactive whiteboard lesson for this article
Download the free interactive whiteboard lesson at httpngexplorercengagecom
e-edition
web
bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
e-edition
web
e-edition
web
Activity Master
Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
e-edition
web
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
head
line
Baby
on
Boar
dBo
th
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
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Baby
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Boar
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Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
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bull Sandhill cranes are the most common cranes in the world They live mostly in North America but can also be found in Mexico Cuba and Siberia
bull Sandhill cranes may be as young as two or as old as seven before they have their first chicks The mother and father stick together year-round and stay together for life
bull During mating season most sandhill cranes build nests in freshwater wetlands Both parents build the nest
bull Mother sandhill cranes usually lay between one to three eggs Both parents incubate the eggs but the father bird is mainly responsible for defending the nest
bull Eggs are typically 93 cm (37 inches) long and 59 cm (23 inches) wide They range from a pale brownish yellow to olive in color and have irregular brown or gray spots
bull Sandhill cranes usually incubate their eggs between 29 and 32 days Chicks are born with their eyes open They are covered with down and are active Within eight hours after hatching they are able to take their first swim
bull Parents watch young sandhill cranes closely keeping them within a few hundred feet of the nest for the first few weeks of life Parents feed chicks bill-to-bill for the first 10 days They continue to break food into smaller bites until chicks are big enough to feed themselves
bull Baby sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents from the time they are born until the next spring a period of nine to 10 months
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T14 April 2014
Fast Factsbull Young sandhill cranes are strong fliers They migrate
with their parents just days after taking their first flight
bull When young sandhill cranes leave their parents they join other young cranes to form a flock They only leave these flocks when they find a mate of their own
bull Baby sandhill cranes are called ldquocoltsrdquo
bull Sandhill cranes can live for more than 20 years
Baby on Board Background
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
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hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
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y th
is pa
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dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Activate Prior KnowledgeThinking About Parents and Babies
1 With students brainstorm a list of things parents do to help babies Tell the class that the families they explore can be human or any type of animal they know about
2 Write studentsrsquo ideas on the board Then ask What do all of these things have in common Guide students to recognize the patterns in the behavior of parents and offspring that help the offspring survive
Explore ScienceFrom Egg to Crane
1 Display the poster ldquoFrom Egg to Cranerdquo Ask students to examine the images to identify the image that shows the beginning of a cranersquos life (eggs)
2 Review the poster with the class At each stage explore what the chick does and how it changes Then instruct students to take a second look to examine the role of the parent
3 Invite students to flip through their magazines to examine the photographs What are the parents doing in each image Ask students to combine this information with what they already know about birds to identify things sandhill crane parents do to help their chicks survive
4 When students are finished have them return their attention to the poster Point out that although they identified the image of the egg as the beginning of the cranersquos life the diagram contains arrows that move in a circle Why (It reflects a life cycle As you go around a second time the crane has become the parent The pattern of behavior continues with the crane raising a new generation of chicks)
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T15 April 2014
Patterns in Animal Behavior
1 To conduct this activity you will need a variety of magazines with images of animals with their babies and access to the Internet You will also need several pieces of poster board scissors markers and glue sticks
2 Divide the class into small groups Give each group a piece of poster board and access to the scissors markers and glue sticks
3 Instruct each group to select one animal Show students the magazines Tell them they will use the magazines to find and cut out pictures of animals caring for their young Inform them that they can also look for images online
4 Circulate among the groups as they conduct their research Provide assistance and direction to appropriate websites as needed
5 Once groups have several pictures each direct them to glue the images to the poster board to create a collage Instruct them to include the animalrsquos name and help them label each action shown
6 Invite groups to present their findings to the class Compare how different animals care for and protect their young
Extend Science Behaviors That Help Cranes Survive
1 Give each student a piece of plain white paper and access to drawing supplies Tell students to fold their papers in half
2 On the left side of their papers have students illustrate one thing a sandhill crane does to help its babies survive On the right side instruct students to show something the baby does to help itself
Baby on Board Prepare to Read and Science
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
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Activity Master
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Nat
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Lear
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each
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may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
e-edition
web
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
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how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
head
line
Baby
on
Boar
dBo
th
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Explore ReadingAlike and Different
1 Prior to conducting this activity gather one age-appropriate book or article about an animal and how it cares for its babies
2 Display pages 16-17 of the projectable edition Invite a volunteer to read aloud the headline and text Ask students what this article is about and how the image and headline are connected to that idea
3 Read the article as a class As you do tell students to listen closely to what the writer shows and tells about how crane parents take care of their chicks
4 After reading show students the second book or article you selected Read and review this book just as you did the article about cranes
5 Give each student a copy of the Activity Master Instruct them to record the name of the second text Then as a class compare and contrast the headlines pictures and text in the two selections Challenge students to choose words that describe how text elements are alike and different Have students record their ideas in the Activity Master
Explore WritingAre Cranes Good Parents
1 Display and review the projectable edition highlighting details that tell how crane parents care for their chicks
2 Ask Based on what you have learned what do you think is the most important thing a crane does for its babies Encourage students to share their opinions
3 Write the following model on the board The most important thing cranes do for their babies is _____ I think this because ____ Instruct students to use information from the article to complete the prompt Challenge them to include at least one reason and to add a final sentence that wraps up their thoughts
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T16 April 2014
Explore Foundational SkillsReading On-Level Texts
1 Divide the class into small groups Tell groups to choose a location in the classroom and sit in a circle on the floor
2 Inform groups that they will read the article three times The first time they should try to read each word accurately The second time they should try to read at a steady rate The third time they should be familiar enough with the text to add expression and interest to their delivery
3 Give groups time to complete the exercise Circulate among the groups and provide assistance or advice whenever needed
4 When students are finished ask groups if they thought they did a better job of reading accurately at a steady rate or with expression Invite groups to read a page or two from the article to demonstrate their skill
Baby on Board Language Arts
e-edition
web
e-edition
web
Activity Master
Name
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is p
age
to d
istri
bute
to th
eir
stude
nts
Alike and Different
Tell how parts of the article and another text are alike and different
headline
Baby on Board Both
pictures
text
Baby on Board
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
Title 1 Title 2
Activity Master page T17
e-edition
web
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
head
line
Baby
on
Boar
dBo
th
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
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how
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ts of
the
artic
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nd a
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er te
xt a
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like
and
diffe
rent
head
line
Baby
on
Boar
dBo
th
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8
Apr
il 20
14
Title
1Ti
tle 2
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18 April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
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may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
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ures
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n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
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g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
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Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Alik
e and D
iffe
rent
Tell
how
par
ts of
the
artic
le a
nd a
noth
er te
xt a
re a
like
and
diffe
rent
Stud
ents
will
com
pose
resp
onse
s as
a
clas
s R
ecor
ded
answ
ers
shou
ld m
atch
th
ose
resp
onse
s
Act
ivity M
ast
er
Nam
e
copy 2014 National Geographic Learning All rights reserved Teachers may copy this page to distribute to their students
head
line
Both
pict
ures
text
Baby o
n B
oard
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Youn
g Ex
plor
er G
rade
1
Pag
e T1
8A
A
pril
2014
Title
1Ti
tle 2
Baby
on
Boar
d
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key
Read each question Fill in the circle next to the correct answer
1 Which crane parent sits on the eggs
A mother
B father
C both
2 Why do crane chicks sit on a parentrsquos back
A to eat
B to hide
C to stay warm
3 What do crane parents feed their chicks
A seeds
B fish
C bugs
National Geographic Young Explorer Grade 1 Page T18A April 2014
copy 2
014
Nat
iona
l Geo
grap
hic
Lear
ning
All
right
s re
serv
ed T
each
ers
may
cop
y th
is pa
ge to
dist
ribut
e to
thei
r st
uden
ts
Assessment
Baby on Board Name Answer Key