Noticing and Naming the Learning
What are you going to learn today?
We are learning to...
- listen and respond to videos
- make connections to different texts
- ask questions about and describe things in nature
How do I show what I have learned?
I am able to...
- listen and respond to videos
- create and record a question
Minds On
What’s in the bag?
Let’s explore the following TVOKids video Fabby Gabby and the Five Senses.
Use your listening skills to help you pay attention to what Gabby does in the video.
How did Gabrielle figure out what was in the bag?
Press the Possible Answer button to find out more.
Gabrielle used her five senses to figure out that there was an apple in her bag.
As you work through this learning activity, you can record your ideas in many ways.
Listen to the following audio recording to learn more about how to record your ideas.
How to Record Your Ideas
Action
Asking questions
In the Minds On, we watched Gabrielle use her five senses and ask questions to guess the item in her mystery bag.
Some of her questions were:
- What else is a bit round and smooth?
- Is it candy?
- What do you think it might be?
- Did you hear the crunch?
At the end, she finds a delicious apple that she eats as a snack!
Try it
Try it
Create your own mystery bag and add your own objects!
If you would like to try this activity, you can use materials that you have in your learning space. Always ask permission from a trusted adult before gathering your materials.
Possible materials
- bag, box or other type of container
- buttons, socks, leaves, feathers, rocks and other objects
- optional: other craft materials
Check out the following images and steps to make your mystery bag!
Step 1) Decide what you would like to be your magic bag or box. You might use a backpack, plastic or paper bag, a recyclable box, or something else!
Step 2) Choose items to put in the bag. These might be buttons, socks, leaves, rocks, or other objects.
Step 3) If possible, play with a partner. Practice asking questions and using your five senses to reveal each object!
All about bees
Let's explore a new video and use questions to understand and learn new information!
Gabby visits her friend Pia’s bee farm, where she learns all about what bees do and how they make honey.
Watch the following video from Gabby’s Farm and listen and learn about worker bees. At the end we will answer questions and think of a question of our own.
Asking questions about bees
Now let’s answer some questions about bees!
- What do worker bees do?
Press the Possible Answer button to find out more.
They collect pollen from the flowers and bring it back to the hive to make honey.
- How do worker bees help plants grow?
Press the Possible Answer button to check out one possible answer.
Worker bees move pollen from flower to flower which helps flowers grow into fruits and vegetables.
- What is a question you have about bees after exploring the video?
You can use words, pictures, or other ways to share your ideas.
Consolidation
How do plants grow?
Let's explore our final video and use questions to understand and learn new information!
Baboo and Howie visit a garden expert named Paul to learn how a seed uses soil, water, and sunlight to grow!
Watch a video clip from Now You Know called "Plants" to listen and learn about what plants need to grow. As you watch, what do you notice? What do you wonder?
What did you learn about plants and seeds?
Have you noticed growing plants in your neighborhood?
Do you have any questions about plants?
Record your questions in words, pictures, or by recording a video or audio clip.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Press the button next to the sentence that matches how you feel.
