Research Essay Basics
1st GradeELA35 min
Learning Objective
I can state a topic and share facts I learned about it.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Don't Be Afraid of Spiders! | Amazing Animals | Backyard Science | SciShow Kids
SciShow Kids
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
- •
Spiders are helpful because they eat pesky insects like mosquitoes and flies.
- •
Spiders have eight legs and two body parts, while insects have six legs and three body parts.
- •
Orb weavers create round webs using silk from their spinnerets, and some of the silk is sticky to catch insects.
Practice
5 questions • Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
“Name one thing you learned about spiders. ”
Teacher Guide
Get the complete package:
- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts
