Unit goal
To learn how to classify animals
using their distinguishing characteristics.
Grade Level (K-16): K-5
General Subject Area(s):
Science, Language Arts
Minimum time required
for the unit:
660 minutes
Title of Each Module:
Module
#1 - What is that creature!?!
Module #2 - Vertebrate/Invertebrate
Web Quest
Module #3 - The
Mystery Animal Revealed
Concepts learned
across all unit modules:
- Scientific Method-Forming a prediction
based on observations
- Writing a friendly letter
- Scientific Method - collecting
data
- Classification of animals
- Summarizing
- Scientific method-forming a refined
prediction based on observations
- Writing to persuade
- Writing to inform
Standards addressed
by unit modules:
Prince George's
County Public Schools Standards
- Reading/Literature Writing
- Language/Grammar/Word Study
- Processes of Science
- Concepts of Science
MSPAP Standards
- Scientific Inquiry-(MLO 1.1.1,
MLO 1.1.2, MLO 1.1.3, MLO 1.1.8, MLO 1.2.2, MLO 1.2.5, MLO 3.1, MLO 3.4)
- Organization and Focus-(MLO.W.1.1,
MLO.W.1.2, MLO.W.1.3, MLO.W.2.1, MLO.W.2.2, MLO.W. 2.3, MLO.W.3.1, MLO.W.3.2,
MLO.W.3.3)
- Revision and Evaluation of Writing-(MLO.W.1.4,
MLO.W.2.4, MLO.W.3.5)
- Practical Writing-(MLO.W. 1.6,
MLO.W.2.5)
- Informational Writing-(MLO.W.1.7)
- Comprehension and Application
of Standard English Language Conventions-(MLO.L.1.1, MLO.L.1.2, MLO.L.1.3)
- Comprehension and Interpretation
of Informational Text-(MLO.R.2.2.2, MLO.R.2.3.1, MLO.R.3.3.1, MLO.R.2.4.2,
MLO.R.2.1.1, MLO.R.2.3.2, MLO3.2.2)
- Persuasive Writing-(MLO.W.2.6)
Technology Standards
- Use technology
tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras,
scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing
activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the
classroom.
- Use telecommunications
efficiently to access remote information, communicate with others in support
of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests.
- Use telecommunications
and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web environments)
to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose
of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
Technology needed
in unit modules (computer software,
scanners, CD-ROM's, digital video, handheld computers, etc.):
- Digital video camera
- Television/VCR
- Computers with Internet access
- LCD projector
- Web discussion board (Blackboard)
- Printer
- Print Shop
- Video Visualizer
Technology-enhanced
instructional strategies employed
On-line communication, technology-enhanced
demonstrations, use of digitized media, web-based learning, teleresearch,
technology-enhanced presentations
Unit Culminating
Activity:
Name that Animal Tune
Unit Authors:
Angeli Shah
Diane Kolata
Nina Hoffman
Rachel Fowler
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