Raccoons
When I was a little girl, I loved raccoons. They seemed so cute and cuddly! As an adult, I know now that they are quite the opposite - they are actually pretty pesky! They often get into trash in suburban neighborhoods and carry many diseases.
As a science teacher, I try to compile activities that are science in nature...not artsy! I hope these suggestions will help you in your classroom.
Websites:
National Geographic Kids has a great website with a video clip, map showing locations and printable fact cards for kids who love to to collect cards.
Animal Tracking this PDF is a great idea for a science center where you can have students guess which footprint matches which animal.
Raccoon Diagram from Enchanted Learning. This site has a lot of information, coloring diagrams and crafty ideas.
Children's Literature:
Exploring the World Of Raccoons by Tracy C. Read
Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky
As a science teacher, I try to compile activities that are science in nature...not artsy! I hope these suggestions will help you in your classroom.
Websites:
National Geographic Kids has a great website with a video clip, map showing locations and printable fact cards for kids who love to to collect cards.
Animal Tracking this PDF is a great idea for a science center where you can have students guess which footprint matches which animal.
Raccoon Diagram from Enchanted Learning. This site has a lot of information, coloring diagrams and crafty ideas.
Children's Literature:
Exploring the World Of Raccoons by Tracy C. Read
Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky