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Teaching Science with Kidlit

NGSS K-ESS3-1. Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.

Try these book pairs:


For more suggestions and full lesson plans, check out Perfect Pairs:

2 Responses

  1. I'm looking forward to reading this book, Melissa! I think pairing nonfiction and poetry collection picture books (or even individual poems) also makes magic:>)

  2. I totally agree, Laura. We have included poetry in this book, such as Joyce Sidman's Song of the Water Boatman. We are currently working on Perfect Pairs for grades 3-5, which includes even more poetry titles.

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