Hibernation, Migration, and Adaptation of winter animals is the focus of this 10 day inquiry-based kindergarten science unit! Also includes a shelter design challenge full of critical thinking and hands-on problem solving! Next Generation Science Standards* aligned! Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing response, and technology A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build to a greater understanding. Students are working on higher level thinking skills and building vocabulary. All activities are appropriate for winter in kindergarten. This unit was designed and tested by 3 kindergarten teachers. Any and all updates in the future to this unit are included in the cost. Please always check back for updates. See the preview for more information about what is included! This unit is part of my ********WINTER BUNDLE********** Check out 6 products in one all for winter! Check out some other great winter units! How do things change in winter? An inquiry approach to learning about this season! An engineering design task included for kindergarten! Learn all about being President of the United States and a little history about Washington and Lincoln! Dental Health Unit perfect for kindergarten or first grade! Check out these other great resources from rrrErin2Learn: Introduce How to Writing with How to Build a Snowman! All you need for the 100th day and to learn all about the number 100! Hands on and no prep printables included! Please click the star by my name for the latest updates and products! Feedback and ratings are welcome and appreciated. Please contact me via the Q&A feature if you have problems or concerns with this resource!
