Creating Snow in the Classroom
This lesson discusses winter weather and snow. We will create a recipe for “snow” following step-by-step directions that includes an addition math problem. Student will be responsible for measuring and counting the number of tablespoons needed. Students will then have the opportunity to explore and play by building a snowman. Finally, students will have the opportunity to present, share, and reflect on their snowman and how to improve them.
Lesson Grade Level
KindergartenLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yptLR_k4r6MUCPVKYLeROjpV3TqaOrsj/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Mathematics Counting and Cardinality (CC) Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) WritingRelated Content
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