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With this kit, the students actually built their own
ecosystems building aquariums and terrariums and then
connecting them to form an ecosystem. This
videoconference would be an extension of what the
students have already learned. A mini unit on
invertebrates and vertebrates will be covered to prepare
students for the discussion of arthropods, as
well as a review of ecosystems. Two other members
of the team are doing a videoconference with the
Cincinnati Zoo. Each team has selected a different
one. Once the videoconferences are complete, each
class will present the information to the other classes
within the team.
Student
will need to have background information on ecosystems
and how all of the living and nonliving things depend on
one another in an ecosystem. They will also need to have
an understanding of what happens to an ecosystem if one
organism is effected. The students will need to
understand the difference between invertebrates and
vertebrates as well as the groups of invertebrates.
English Language Arts - Standard 1
Students will read, write, listen and speak for
information & understanding.
Standard 2
Students will read, write, listen and speak for
literary response and expression
Standard 3
Students will read, write, listen and speak for
critical analysis and evaluation.
Standard 4
Students will read, write, listen and speak for
social interaction
Math
Science Technology Standard 4
Students will understand & apply scientific concepts,
principles and theories pertaining to the physical
setting & living environment & recognize the
historical development of ideas in science.
Time
Required:
Planning
- 3rd Training Day - Estimated: 2 additional days
to prep unit
Pre
Lesson Activity - 8 Lessons
Implementation - Estimated 4 Weeks
Post
Lesson & Activities - Estimated 4 Lesons
Assessment - Estimated 1 Week
Logistical Planning:
Planning:
Direct teaching of concepts with the mini-unit on
vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as a review of
ecosystems. Appropriate etiquette during
teleconferences.
Modifications: Students will be strategically
placed in order to maximize learning during the
teleconference.
Assessment:
Building aquariums and terrariums, creating an ecosystem
Class
discussions
Quiz/Test
Cooperative Group Work
Presentations on PowerPoint
Rubric
for PowerPoint presentations
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