This page has all the links mentioned in the zoology activity guide, plus a few extras, in one easy-to-click place.
The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 1 Resources
Optional Encyclopedias
The following optional encyclopedias are scheduled for use in this guide.
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The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals
, 2020 Edition (best for K through 2nd grade) -
DK Encyclopedia of Animals
, 2006 Edition (best for 2nd through 4th grade)
*The above encyclopedia links are affiliate links through Amazon.
Teacher Resources
The following articles will help you understand how to teach science with living books:
- How to Use Living Books for Science with Elementary Students
- How to Use Living Books for Science with Middle School Students
- How to Successfully Use Living Books with Multiple Ages
The following two books are resources that our publishers have written to help you teach science at home:
FREE Stuff
Don't miss this free game perfect for reviewing what your students are learning on their zoological journey:
When you are all done your journey, be sure to check out President Lincoln's review video:
Volume 1 Quick Links and Corrections
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
- Giraffe Project
- How to tell Giraffes Apart
- Correction - For the Giraffe Saliva Demonstration, you need to add 2/3 to a cup of water to your cornstarch. (In other words, keep adding water until you have a thick solution.)
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
- Giant Pandas - Herbivores or Carnivores
- Correction: We now know that red pandas and giant pandas are not related, meaning that they are not in the same taxonomical family as previously thought. Though these two "pandas" share similar traits and diet, but genetically the red panda is more closely related to the racoon and the giant panda is more closely related to the bear.
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
- No Links
Chapter 15
- No Links
- Correction - For the goat cheese activity you will need 5 cups of milk.
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
- No Links
Chapter 18
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Appendix
If you do find something that needs to be corrected in this guide, please send it to support@elementalscience.com so that we can correct the error in the next printing.
Changelog
- 2022: The third edition was released with a new format for the activity guide, several errors were updated and activities were updated.
- 2015: The second edition was released with a new format for the activity guide.
- 2013: The second printing was released with changes from our new editor and several updated pictures.
- 2012: The first edition was released.