Creator: San Diego Natural History Museum | visit site
Grade Range: K - 5
At the site you can explore the various activities offered by the San Diego Natural History Museum. In the Canine Corner learn about domestic dogs and their cousins, learn little-known facts about canines, and read the glossary of canine terms. Learn about vision by exploring The Eyes Have It section, learn about dinosaurs in the Dinosaur Dig, and explore living light and bio luminescence in the Lights Alive section of the site.
In the Classroom
Share this site with students to explore on their own to learn more about the canine family when learning about groups of animals. Use the recommended reading list as a resource for students who love dogs and canines. Complete the grow your own minerals activity when learning about rocks and minerals. Redefine learning by challenging students make a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools <a href="/content/edge.cfm?c=18">reviewed here</a>. Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): <a href="/single.cfm?id=16745">Lucidpress</a>, <a href="/single.cfm?id=13954">Powtoon</a>, and <a href="/single.cfm?id=17848">Vizia</a>.
At Home
Use the recommended reading list to provide books that may interest your student. Go through the glossary list together and discuss the different words and meanings. Compare words you know to those your student already knows.
Tags
animal homes, animals, light, dinosaurs,