Dalmations

1. Where did they come from?

1.1. Discussing ancestories/history

1.2. Discussing immigration

1.3. Measuring distance

1.4. Reading maps

2. Do they have lots of puppies?

2.1. Comparison to other breeds

2.2. Counting

2.3. Differentiate between fiction (101 Dalmations) and reality

3. Is their fur long or short?

3.1. Sketching different breeds of animals

3.2. Inference about cause and effect

3.3. Explore temperature differences

4. How do they help firemen?

4.1. Identify jobs of firemen

4.2. Interpret role of canine

4.3. List responsibilities of team members

5. What do they eat?

5.1. Predicting

5.2. Experiment with creating dog food

5.3. Measuring amounts

6. Why do they have spots?

6.1. Exploring patterns

6.2. Discussing camoflauge

6.3. Comparing habitats of different animals

7. How big are they?

7.1. Measuring

7.2. Weighing

7.3. Charting