Instructions for Pupils
Hello Kestrels! Today's BIG question is... Can animals get a sunburn? 1. Click the link and watch the video. Make sure to stop and think about the questions when asked. 2. 🗣 Talk to your family member about what you learned about whether animals can get a sunburn or not. Can they? If so, is it all animals or only certain types? How do they prevent sunburns? 3. ✏️ Draw a picture of some of the animals that can sunburn and write next to them how they protect themselves from the sun. Make sure you write full sentences! 4. Click the add button. 5. Click the camera button to take a picture of your notes and drawings. 6. Use the voice recorder to record yourself explaining your drawing, how the animals protect themselves and one thing you were surprised by in the lesson. 7. Finally, tap the tick to save.
Students can enjoy powerful science activities while learning from home. Mystery Science mini-lessons are a way for students to explore science topics individually or with their families. Learning from home is a great time to encourage curiosity and build scientific thinking skills. You can find more lessons here: https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning. NGSS 3-LS3-2 Use evidence (e.g., observations, patterns) to support an explanation.