Mote Marine Lab - Sea Trek









	Schenectady City School District 108 Education Drive Schenectady, NY 12303 518.370.8100

Mission See Deep, Remotely Operated Vehicles

This experience fits into two different subject area. In the area of science, the class will be covering a unit on oceans. This also correlates with ELA as we read about the Titanic and the methods used to explore the wreckage.

Pre-Activities: ELA will include reading about the Titanic and watching the video exploration of the wreckage. Science will include reading the lessons from the textbook, discussions and labs. We will also follow the unit provided by Sea Trek, completing the pre lessons.

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This integration plan was used by a Grade 5 Teacher at Pinewood Elementary School.

Children will create their own ROV (Lesson 5)

Children will need the background knowledge to gather in preactivities.

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

Time Required:
Planning - 1 day (3 day training) and additional time approximately 2-3 hours.

Pre-lessons - 3-4 weeks Reading science text, completing given lessons

Implementation - 1 hour

Post Lessons - 1 week

Assessment - 1-2 hours

Logistical Planning:
The class will do a test videoconference to make sure children practice projection of voice, behavior, etc. to prep for the actual conference.

Children with IEPs will be prepared after practice and extra support of an aide will be requested.

Techniques and Tools:
The creation of the students' own ROV will be used to assess the ability of knowledge gained after completing the videoconference.

A rubric will be provided before the creation of the project and will be used to assess the content.