Forest: Ecosystems

Today's topic is ecosystems. Read the short facts together first. Ask your child to point to one thing they already knew and one new fact. Curiosity matters more than memorization. If you don't know an answer, say so and look it up together.

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Look around the room. Name one thing that is alive, one thing that is not, and one thing that used to be alive.

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   Read these facts: An ecosystem is a place where plants, animals, water, and weather work together. Forests, oceans, and deserts are ecosystems. Every living thing has a role. Q: What is an ecosystem?

   Parent tip: Read aloud first. Re-read if the question is hard.
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   Name two ecosystems.

   Parent tip: Encourage answers in complete sentences.

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   Why does every animal have a role?
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   What happens if one part is removed?
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   Name one ecosystem near you.
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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   Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
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   Write one new thing you learned today.
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   Draw a picture of one idea from the passage and label it.
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   Ask one question you still have about this topic.
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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    Connect this topic to something you've seen before.

What is one question this lesson left you wondering about?