Distance Teaching Resources for Teachers and Parents
Filoli's Newt and Banana Slug Activities are NGSS standard aligned. These activities are meant for 2-5 graders and are a great way for teachers and parents alike to get their kids to learn and have fun. Try some of the lesson plans below!
NGSS Standards
- LS1.A: Structure and Function
- LS1.D: Information Processing
- LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
- LS4.C: Adaptations
Driving Question for This Lesson:
- Primary: What are the adaptations that help a newt avoid or survive attacks from predators?
- Secondary: Why does the shape of a newt’s tail help to protect it? What are the benefits of the shape of the newt’s tail while on land and in the water?
NGSS Standards
- LS1.A: Structure and Function
- LS1.D: Information Processing
- LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
- LS4.C: Adaptations
Driving Question for This Lesson:
- Primary: How does slime help a banana slug thrive in the redwood forest?
- Secondary: What type of conditions does a banana slug need to live in so it can survive? What body parts/characteristics does a banana slug have that helps it to stay safe?