We are learning information about the united states of America. We are going to read books, watch videos and play games about the USA. Let´s start with some basic information.
INTRODUCTION: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE UNITED STATES FLAG
USA SYMBOLS
Do you know any symbols of the United States of America?
Hello kids! This is our new English project. We are going to learn about a very special tree that grows in the rainforest, the kapok tree. Do you know this tree?
Let´s get started!
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STORY
THE KAPOK TREE STORY
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STORY
A TRIP TO THE RAINFOREST
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SONG
ANIMALS SOUNDS
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VIDEO
VERTEBRATES AND INVERTEBRATES
Let´s remember what we studied in science!
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SONG
WHAT ANIMAL DO YOU SEE?
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GRAMMAR
REVIEW: THERE IS/ THERE ARE
IS THERE/ARE THERE
ASK YOUR PARTNER:
Are there parrots in the kapok tree? Are there any snakes in the story of the Kapok Tree? Is there an elephant in the story? Are there any monkeys in the story?
Is there a toucan on the tree?
ANIMAL ACTIONS
WHAT CAN ANIMALS DO?
PRACTICE:
- Do you jump?
- Do elephants run?
- Does a gorilla swim? - Does a kangaroo fly? - Do snakes walk? - Do pelikans jump? - Does a koala sleep?
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VIDEO
THE RAINFOREST LAYERS
ANIMAL HABITATS
Animals live in different habitats. Which habitats do you know where animals can live?
VIDEO 8
WHY ARE RAINFORESTS IMPORTANT?
VIDEO 9
STORY
THE JUNGLE BOOK
VIDEO 10 PHONICS
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VIDEO 12: ABC REVIEW
Do you remember the ABC? Let´s see!
VIDEO 13
RAINFOREST DIORAMA PROJECT
This is an example of a rainforest diorama. Now it is your turn! Make your diorama with jungle animals and plants and include the 4 layers of the rainforest: emergent, canopy, understory and forest floor.
