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L
e s s o n N o. 1
This is an
Internet activity that will allow children to explore information
regarding the Blue Crab. The Web site contains many links to
more information regarding Blue Crabs and the Chesapeake Bay.
Students will
use the Internet to learn about the Blue Crab.
Students will
be able to identify the difference between a male and
female Blue Crab.
Students will
be able to identify the Blue Crab’s predators and prey
Students will
be able to describe the Blue Crab’s life cycle including
its feeding habits.
L
e s s o n N o. 2
This is a
lesson that should be conducted in a science lab or a classroom that
is equipped with a holding tank and scientific instruments used when
observing live specimens.
Students will observe a live Blue Crab.
Students will be able to
distinguish between a male and female Blue Crab
Setting Up A Salt Water Aquarium
Students will learn the steps necessary
to set up a salt water aquarium.
Students will participate in
the process of setting up a classroom salt water aquarium
that will house blue crabs
The
students will be able to:
Identify five common fish species of the
Rhode River and or the Chesapeake Bay.
Recognize features of these fish that make them easy to
identify.
Measure and weigh fish species correctly.
Maintain a field notebook for record
keeping.
Describe their findings and observations
scientifically in their field notebook.
Diagram or sketch their observations in the
field notebook.
Use Inspiration software to create
visual diagrams that reveal interrelationships and
interdependencies.
Use a digital camera to create a visual
database.
Explain
each fish’s niche within its ecological community
Target Grade Levels -
4 - 6
Standard Areas:
ELA - Standard 1
Language for Information and Understanding
SCIENCE
Standard 1:
Analysis, Inquiry, Design
Standard 2: Information Systems
Standard 5: Technology
ELA - Students will read an informational article
on the Internet about oysters. They will understand the
characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and dangers oysters
encounter.
Science - Students
will understand how an oyster lives and will be able to
identify the parts of the internal anatomy of an oyster
Students will be able to
identify the causes of high low tides.
Students will be able to
calculate high and low tide times using their knowledge of
elapsed times.
Students will be able to
answer questions based on a document on the Internet.
The
student will be able to:
use basic customization features of Inspiration
create concept boxes, make links between boxes, and label
links
arrange map concepts hierarchically, staying within
page limits for printing
create and use text boxes
save files to specified folder locations
use the Windows task bar to switch between applications
(Internet Explorer and Inspiration for example) as needed
in order to complete a learning task. (optional)
pH
Testing
1. The
student will understand what PH is.
2. The
students will measure PH levels of various liquids using a
PH kit.
Cabbage Water Tester Experiment
Students will test PH levels of some household products.
Types of Clouds
Students will be able to identify the three basic types of clouds.
Students will compare cloud
types and explain what type of weather is associated with
each.
Cloud Formation
The students will understand
how clouds are formed.
Modeling the Water Cycle
Students will be able to identify and describe the parts
of the water cycle.
Students will model the
water cycle and predict what will happen.
Students will discuss the
effects of the water cycle on the changing Chesapeake Bay
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