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**We live in the state of Wisconsin.** **The abbreviation for Wisconsin is WI .**
 * 1. MAP SKILLS**

**Our Harvester Ants were ordered from Uncle Milton's Ant Farm located in the state of California.** **The abbreviation for California is CA .**

**Can you find these states on our maps of the United** **States of America?**


 * Click [|here] to find the map.
 * Click [|here] to find a map game with the states.

**a. Think about 2 details that you already know about ants. Add them to our classlist.** ** Please do not comment or try to correct a statement that you think is not true. ** **b. Click here to find the list.** (Students will return to this list later in the month to see if any of their listed statements are incorrect.)
 * 2. WHAT I ALREADY KNOW! (Brainstorming Activity) **

**3. REA** ﻿ **DING with a Partner -**
 * __ Step 1. Gather materials: __ **


 * a. the book, //Ant Cities// by Arthur Dorros **
 * b. Post-Its **
 * c. a pencil **

** ﻿ ﻿﻿ ﻿ Reading Tip  **
 * __ Step 2. Before beginning the activity with your partner, please review the Reading Tips together.__ **
 * Take time to carefully observe detailed illustrations before and after reading a page.
 * Read slowly to make connections as you gather the facts.
 * Having a brief discussion with your partner after each page has been read, would be great!
 * If you have a question after reading a page, please share your thoughts on a Post-It. ( I wonder...)

Step 3. Begin reading the book, //Ant Cities// (Written and illustrated by Arthur Dorros).

** 4. Vocabulary: **

** Tunnels, harvester, husks, larvae, pupae, adult, worker **

** ﻿ Click here to read and review the complete //Ant Cities// wordlist. **

**5. Ant Observations:** Work in our **"Ant Learning Center"** to complete the following activities: a. Observe ants with a magnifying lens. Record your discoveries in your Science Notebook. b. Observe ants using a stereoscope. Record your discoveries in your Science Notebook.

**An Activity for my Super Science Detectives:** **I Spy...**  **Ant Body Parts!** Using the stereoscope, it is time to use your great science detective skills to find as many body parts as you can. You will find a labeled diagram of the ant's body parts in your green science folder. Place a check on the sheet next to each part you find.

(Children will realize more attention to details is essential to complete this project. Checking and rechecking.)