Welcome to our In the Know topic for October, Squirrels! You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 look into how squirrels prepare for winter. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, students will explore how bakers use measurement tools. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 explore why gray squirrels scatter hoard. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 determine if squirrels are helpful or harmful to the environment. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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