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MA Standards:
Language/L.PK.MA.6: Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, listening to books read aloud, activities, and play.
MA Draft STE Standards:
Earth and Space Sciences/Earth’s Systems/ESS2.C: Explore and describe the different places water is found in the local environment.
Head Start Outcomes:
Logic and Reasoning/Reasoning and Problem Solving: Classifies, compares, and contrasts objects, events, and experiences.
PreK Learning Guidelines:
English Language Arts/Language 2: Participate actively in discussions, listen to the ideas of others, and ask and answer relevant questions.
Watch Together: “River Story” (BTL show) #2
STEM Key Concepts: Water flows downhill
ELA Focus Skills: Active Viewing, Compare and Contrast, Story Comprehension, Making Connections, Sequencing, Vocabulary
Before You Watch
Invite children to watch the Between the Lions video “River Story” again. Say, Where do you think the river’s journey ends? Let’s watch to find out.
After You Watch
After viewing the video, ask,
- Which part of the river’s journey do you think was most exciting? Why?
- What is the water like where the river meets the ocean? Introduce the word brackish to describe water that is somewhat salty but not as salty as ocean water.
- Would you like to ride in a boat all the way down the river to the ocean? What would you most like to see along the way?
