Materials
none
Instructions
Cut pictures from old magazines of ponds, city ponds, and walkways,
and set out additional magazines for the children to do their own
cutting.
l Fold several sheets of construction paper in half. Staple three sheets of
paper at the fold to make a book. Prepare one book for each child.
What To Do
1. Gather the children together and discuss a pond they have seen. Ask
what kinds of animals they have seen at ponds, and if they have ever
seen a pond in a city. Talk about why we might want a pond in a city.
2. Ask the children which is larger, a pond or a lake. Talk with the
children about how some ponds are natural and some are made
by people.
3. Show the children the simple prepared books, as well as the markers,
crayons, and magazines with pictures of ponds. Invite the children to
cut out pictures and glue them in their books, or to draw pictures of
ponds in cities. Talk with the children about their pond books as they
work.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Can the children describe differences between ponds and lakes?
l What are the children saying about ponds as they make their pond
books?
l Are the children able to cut out pictures of ponds with minimal help?
