Give kids hands on experience learning about the human body and animal characteristics and animal needs all while integrating first grade science into your literacy block! This 6 week animal classification unit was written for first grade, but is perfect for any K-2 classroom!Perfect for Kinder Next Gen Science Standards on staying alive. (K-LS1-1)BIG IDEA FOR THIS ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION UNIT"Needs for survival determine the characteristics of living things."This thematic unit is part of an entir