Project GRAD Houston
3000 Richmond, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77098
832-325-0325 (main)
Ann B. Stiles
Executive Director
832-325-0467
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The Amazing Jellyfish
Name: Lisa Earehart
Grade Level: 1 & 2
Content area(s): Science and Visual Art
Classroom Time: 60 minutes
Purpose: To be able to state whether an animal is living or nonliving, where its habitat is located, whether it is a predator and prey of the Jellyfish, mix colors to create new colors and use color and lines to create feelings.
Skills Addressed:
Science Skill: Identify the basic needs of an organism
Science Skill: Identify living and nonliving
Visual Arts Skill: Mixing colors to create new colors and using colors and lines to create feelings
Supplies:
Construction paper, crayons/markers, water – spray bottle, (optional: glue crepe paper and string),
pencils/pens, internet access, paper cups, yarn, staples, coffee filters, glue, markers, scissors,
internet, and optional: fishing line to hang the Jellyfish
The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all students in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.