Schenectady City
  School District

108 Education Drive
Schenectady, NY  12303
518.370.8100

 

   Cincinnati Zoo
Nobody Like Me
Grades K

Students will encounter amphibians, bats and snakes.  They will learn why these animals are important ecologically ad what makes them interesting and beautiful.

The purpose of this program is to allow the students to gain understanding of bats, amphibians, and snakes through listening and participating in discussion and hands on activities.  This program will provide students with an opportunity to develop, ask and answer questions related to new subject materials, speak clearly, stay on task and convey their understanding of the subject matter.  This program also dispell student's negative and inaccurate beliefs about amphibians, bats, and snakes. 

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 Ken Freeman
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This integration plan was used by a Kindergarten Teacher at Van Corlaer Elementary School in the Schenectady City School District.


Math, Science and Technology Standards
Standard 1
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solution.

Standard 2
Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies.

Standard 4
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development idea in science.

Standard 5
Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.

Standard 6
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.

English Language Arts
Standard 1
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding

Standard 4
Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction

Time Required
Planning (Training, Research, Practice) 30 hours

Pre Lessons and Activities (practice with students, introduction of subject matter)  Approximately 1-2 hours

Implementation - 1 Hour

Post Lessons (follow up discussion and/or activity)  Approximately 1-2 hours

Assessment - Approximately 1/2 - 1 Hour

Logistical Planning
The teacher will preface the videoconference by introducing the subject matter to the students and will ask the student to tell what they know (or think they know) about amphibians, bats and snakes.  Together, the class will formulate questions to ask the content provider.  The teacher will introduce the student to videoconferencing by explaining how it works and engaging the students in a practice videoconference, answering ay questions.  The range of abilities will be accommodated as the students will be be prepared for the subject matter.

Techniques and Tools
The teacher will assess the students' understanding of the material through observation, group discussion, and a small project based on the material provided.  A rubric will be used to determine student understanding.