STEM: Saving Truffula Trees CCSS

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "The Lorax", and discuss what happened to the trees. Then they will work in partners to use specific materials to "save" their truffula tree.

Standards:
W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.3, W.2.3, SL.K.1, SL.K.5, SL.1.4, SL.1.6, SL.2.6

***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Straws, colored pom poms, cardboard squares, masking tape.

This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
3 pages of ELA and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2
Lesson Procedure
Saving Trees Differentiated Self Assessment
Saving Trees Differentiated Writing Extension
Saving Trees Explanation page
Saving Trees Technology Extension
Saving Trees Science Extension
Saving Trees Banner for classroom display

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