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    Notes on Final Assignment for Educ.

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    Unit Summary:
    Animal Ambassadors gives a basic overview of the environment found on five major continents
    by introducing students to an animal found on each of these continents. Kindergarten through
    fifth grade students will explore the Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia, and North America
    with their Animal Ambassadors through research and integration of the visual arts. Animal
    Ambassadors gives modifications to each lesson that can be used to differentiate for individual
    students or to modify lessons for different grade levels.

    K-5​th ​Grade

    ● 5​th​ Amanda
    ○ North America- Bald Eagle
    th​
    ● 4​ Ben
    ○ Asia- Panda
    rd ​
    ● 3​ Lauren
    ○ Africa- giraffe
    nd​
    ● 2​ Kyla
    ○ South America-Sloth
    ● K and 1​st​ Jessica
    ○ Antarctica- Penguin

    Scribe: Lauren
    Liaison: Jessica

    Theme of the Unit:


    ·​ ​Animals from around the world

    Continents
    ·​ ​Antarctica
    o​ ​penguin
    ·​ ​North America
    o​ ​Bald eagle
    ·​ ​Asia
    o​ ​Panda
    ·​ ​Africa
    o​ ​Giraffe/zebra
    ·​ ​South America
    o​ ​sloth
    Things we all want to incorporate in our lesson plan:
    ● Where they’re found
    ● Why they live in the environment they do
    ● What they eat
    ● Fun fact
    ● Talk about family/reproduction
    ● Adaptation that the animals have that make them suitable for their environment

    Sample Lesson Plan:

    Lesson Planning Form for Differentiating Instruction — Calvin College Education Program

    Teacher Amanda Asfour

    Date ​N/A Subject/ Topic/ Theme The Bald Eagle and North
    America

    I. Objectives

    What is the main focus of this lesson?


    Problem solving through research and generating multiple solutions.

    How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? ​(If applicable.)


    Though the focus is problem solving, the medium is research on the Bald Eagle and it’s ideal habitat. This
    connects to the theme of “Animal Ambassadors” by using the Bald Eagle as a means to understanding North
    America.

    What are your objectives for this lesson?​ (As many as needed.) I​ ndicate connections to applicable national
    or state standards. ​ If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to
    whom it applies.
    1) SWBAT design a habitat that is appropriate for a Bald Eagle based on what environment it is typically found
    in.
    2) SWBAT describe the dietary needs of a Bald Eagle.
    3) SWBAT describe the lifestyle/habits of a Bald Eagle.
    4) SWBAT explain the adaptations of a Bald Eagle that make it suitable to live in the environment that it lives
    in by giving rationale for their habitat choices.

    Michigan GLCES Grade 5


    3-5-ETS1-2 Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely
    to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

    II. Before you start


    Prerequisite knowledge and Students need to know what a habitat is, what adaptations in animals are,
    skills. and what an environment is. Students also need to have access to books or
    the internet for research purposes.

    Assessment As a formative assessment, students will turn in a research summary and


    (formative and summative) design plan after the first lesson. As a summative assessment, the students
    will create a habitat diorama and write an explanation of the habitat and
    their design choices and why their habitat is appropriate for a Bald Eagle.
    The summative assessment will be assessed through the attached rubric.

    Identify those students Simplify:


    (individuals or groups) in your In order to make this lesson appropriate for younger learners or learners
    class who will need special with disabilities, you can provide research materials that are appropriate for
    attention and describe the the age and ability of your learners. You could also have the students draw a
    level of support you plan on picture of the habitat in which the Bald Eagle is found instead of creating a
    giving them. Refer back to diorama or zoo exhibit.
    the survey you did of your
    class. Extend:
    This lesson can be adapted for older or more advanced learners by adding
    extensions in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Students can create a
    building plan including the size of the exhibits, materials needed, and the
    cost of the entire project. They could also extend the research project into a
    formal research paper and project plan.

    Materials-what materials ·
    (books, handouts, etc) do you http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/winged-planet/videos/bald-eagles-pla
    need for this lesson and do y-catch/
    you have them? ·​ ​Research Outline
    ·​ ​Design plan
    ·​ ​Summative Assessment
    ·​ ​Books about Bald Eagles
    ·​ ​Shoeboxes
    ·​ ​Construction paper
    ·​ ​Scissors
    ·​ ​Glue
    ·​ ​Other craft supplies and recycled materials

    Do you need to set up your Students may move around the room during research and project
    classroom in any special way construction. Students should sit by and work with their assigned partner.
    for this lesson? If so, describe
    it.
    III. The Plan
    The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher
    activities and student activities
    Tim Parts
    e
    Motivation ·​ ​Begin the lesson by showing the Discovery Go video of Bald Eagles.
    (Opening/
    Introduction/
    Engagement)

    Development ​ resent Task:


    P
    ·​ ​Next, introduce the students to the problem: “The Bald Eagle exhibit at the
    John Ball Zoo is too small. The Bald Eagles there are getting depressed from
    being in such a small environment. The zoo has hired this class to design an
    updated exhibit for their Bald Eagles. They would like you work in pairs to design
    exhibits that are appropriate for their eagles and to present them to their board.
    The board will then choose their favorite exhibit and will use it to remodel the
    exhibit.”
    Clarify Task:
    ·​ ​In groups of 2, students must research Bald Eagles in order to design a zoo
    exhibit appropriate to house two Bald Eagles. Students must research the Bald
    Eagles typical environment, diet, lifestyle, and adaptations that make it suited to
    its environment. Groups will turn in a completed research summary worksheet
    and design plan. Then, students will create a diorama to display their plan and
    will need to present it and defend their choices to the class.
    ·​ ​As a class, students will examine the positives and negatives of each exhibit
    and will choose a winner.
    Complete Task:
    ·​ ​Assign the students into pairs and allow them to begin their research. They
    may use the Internet or books for their research.
    ·​ ​In pairs, students will use their research to complete the research outline and
    design plan.
    ·​ ​Have student -airs turn in their research outline and design plan when they
    have finished. Then, students may begin constructing dioramas of their exhibit.
    Students may use any materials that they find at home or around the classroom.
    Dioramas should be constructed in a shoebox.
    Closure Presentations & Conclusions:
    ·​ ​Each student pair will have three minutes to present their exhibit and why
    they think it should be chosen for the zoo. After each presentation the class will
    take a few minutes to discus some of the pros and cons of that exhibit. Students
    will record these pros and cons on a worksheet.
    ·​ ​After all groups have presented their exhibit, the class vote to choose which
    exhibit will be used at the zoo. The teacher will choose the top three exhibits and
    then the students will be able to vote for the best exhibit.

    Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time: N/A

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