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 - The teacher will set up the videoconferencing equipment in the classroom (30 minutes)

Pre Lesson Activity - The students will practice videoconferencing with another site for two 20-minute sessions.

Implementation - The students will participate in a 1-hour videoconference with the Cincinnati Zoo.

Post Lesson & Activities - The students will do research on their favorite insect. (Three 30-minute sessions)

Assessment - The students will write and publish a book about their favorite insect and compare it to the butterfly (Five 30-minute sessions)

Logistical Planning:

1.  The teacher will set up the videoconferencing equipment in the classroom before school.

2.  The students will practice videoconferencing with the equipment in the classroom for two 20-minute sessions.

3.  The classroom teacher will confer with the ESL teacher about videoconferencing and insects so they can prepare the ESL students with the new vocabulary words and concepts.

Technique and Tools:
The students will write and publish a book about their favorite insect.  Their progress will be evaluated by a science content rubric.