Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will learn interesting facts about scorpions, including their habitat, behavior, and unique features, all while having fun watching Dr. Binocs!
Materials and Prep
- Access to a device for watching Dr. Binocs videos
- Paper and crayons or markers for drawing
- A comfortable space to sit and watch
- Optional: A notebook for notes or drawings
Before the lesson, make sure to find a Dr. Binocs episode that focuses on scorpions. You can also prepare some fun facts about scorpions to share after watching the video!
Activities
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Watch Dr. Binocs
Start by watching an episode of Dr. Binocs that talks about scorpions. Encourage the student to pay attention and think about what they find most interesting.
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Scorpion Drawing
After watching, have the student draw their favorite part of the video or create their own scorpion. They can use their imagination to make it colorful and fun!
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Scorpion Facts Sharing
Share some cool facts about scorpions that you found. Ask the student to share what they learned from the video and what they think is the coolest thing about scorpions.
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Scorpion Movement Game
Play a game where the student pretends to be a scorpion. They can crawl around like a scorpion and show how they move. This will help them remember how scorpions behave!
Talking Points
- "Did you know that scorpions are one of the oldest creatures on Earth? They have been around for over 400 million years!"
- "Scorpions have eight legs, just like spiders! Can you count to eight with me?"
- "Some scorpions glow in the dark! Isn’t that cool? They glow because of a special substance in their skin."
- "Scorpions are very good at hiding. They like to stay in dark places during the day and come out at night!"
- "What do you think a scorpion eats? They love to eat insects, like crickets and beetles!"
- "Scorpions can live for a long time without food, sometimes even for a year! What would you do if you didn’t eat for a whole year?"