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State Objectives
Media:
Classroom computers with Internet access and access to Google Earth (possible
completion in computer lab if no readily accessible materials).
Materials:
Worksheets (attached) Blank map of city
Library books about animals Crayons
Pencils Paper
Address slips
Methods
Independent observation period at home to identify animals that live near them
Whole group introduction to Google Earth and how to insert addresses into Google Earth
Whole group instruction of center activities
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Media:
Classroom computers with Internet access and access to Google Earth (possible
completion in computer lab if no readily accessible materials)- will be used to help students
access Google Earth for many parts of the assignment, with a possible research component
Materials:
Worksheets- students will answer questions about resources in their areas
Blank map of city- students will color and fill in a city map to identify their ecosystem
Library books about animals- students will use these to research animals in their area
Crayons- students will use these to color their maps
Pencils- students will use these to fill out their worksheets
Paper- students will use this for additional research
Address slips- students will use these addresses to plug them into Google Earth
Methods:
Independent observation period at home to identify animals that live near them
Whole group introduction to Google Earth and how to insert addresses into Google Earth
Whole group instruction of center activities
Independent group centers
Google Earth- find home address and describe
Small group centers
Google Earth- School and Park address and describe
Map color of city
Partner group centers
Researching animals from the area you live
Researching animals from other areas
Kinesthetic learners are allowed to utilize the computer, as well as write and
draw/color. Visual/spatial learners are appealed to through visual maps, as well as
written research through books. Interpersonal learners get to work closely with their
peers and collaborate on each project. Verbal/linguistic learners are provided with
information from the teacher but also get to verbalize thoughts to peers.
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Instructor Performance:
During the center activities the instructor can listen to the students explain the concepts to
each other, and ask students to explain what they are doing. When the students turn in their
worksheets, maps, and other research, the teacher can ensure that needs for the objective
were met. If there were areas where students struggled, the teacher can reteach the lesson
and carefully re explain what students were supposed to learn. The teacher can then revise
for the following year.
Media Performance:
The media that was used serves as an introduction for students to access far more
information from Google Earth. If students are able to log research information that pertains
to each aspect of the chart, then the media was used successfully.
Dear parents,
Next week your students will have the wonderful opportunity to learn about ecosystems
and habitats. They have been given the assignment of exploring their habitats at home
to identify any signs of living organisms that might exist. Please encourage them to
complete this assignment and also provide them with their street address in order to
help them complete the rest of the assignment in class.
PART I:
My house is located on: ______________________ (list Street here)
List the animals or creatures that you found living in the area. Predict why they lived
there.
The teacher will provide you with a slip of paper with the address of the school. Go to
that address. What is it like there?
Part III:
Pick an animal of your choice. Identify what the animal needs to survive and decide
where this animal can live.