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Unit Summary In this unit, students will learn about what makes mammals magnificent as well as the various characteristics of certain mammal habitats. Students will research mammals by using technology, books, community resources and visiting a zoo. Students will demonstrate an understanding of mammals by creating habitat dioromas and written reports. Students will use science journals to record findings and information and present findings through a powerpoint presentation.
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Unit Presentation Anne Donadio
Magnificent Mammals Unit Presentation Anne Donadio Unit Summary In
this unit, students will learn about what makes mammals magnificent
as well as the various characteristics of certain mammal
habitats.Students will research mammals by using technology, books,
community resources and visiting a zoo.Students will demonstrate an
understanding of mammalsby creating habitat dioromas and written
reports.Students will use science journals to record findings and
information and present findings through a powerpoint presentation.
Introduction to Mammals Video Curriculum Framing Questions
Essential Question: How can I understand the living world around
me? Unit Question: What are the habitats of various mammals?
Content Questions: What are mammals? What are the physical
characteristics of mammals? Mammal Habitat Diorama Project
This project will help my students develop 21st century skills
through: Investigation Illustration Using technology as a tool for
research Summarization Communication and collaboration with peers
and community members Creative creation of a mammal diaroma,
written report and powerpoint presentation from what they have
learned Reflection on their learning through journaling Using
project assessments to self-assess their work and give feedback to
their peers Mammal Webquest Introduction Step 1
The North Carolina Zoo is looking for new types of animals to put
in a new exhibit. After learning about what makes mammals special,
each person in your group will research a mammal of their choice.
You will use the facts about different animals to combine them and
create a new mammal as a group and then explain why the zoo should
include your animal in their new exhibit. Step 1 Open up to the
internet: Type in the website: Answer the question below: Write the
4 Characteristics of Mammals. (They are Highlighted at top of each
page, click Mammals Page 2, 3, and 4 at bottom of each page.) Step
2 Type in the website: Pick an animal that you are interested in
from the highlighted names. Click the name of your animal. Look at
the information on the website and answer the following questions:
Describe what your mammal looks like (size, color) Where does your
mammal live? Would your animal make a good pet? Type in the website
below: http://switchzoo.com/zoo.htm
Step 3 Type in the website below: Create a new mammal by switching
around animal body parts. Answer the following questions: What does
your new animal look like? Where will your mammal live? Would your
mammal make a good pet? Why should the zoo include your animal in
their new exhibit? My Goals For The Course By creating this unit, I
want to
Teach my students higher order thinking skills Experiment with new
kinds of technology to motivate my students learning Learn new
projects to integrate into my teaching from teachers and share my
ideas Goals For My Students Use the Essentialand Unit Questions to
guide their learning Use technology to communicate learning (power
point presentation) To become more independent with their learning
To represent their learning through projects Gauging Student Needs
Assessment
Purpose of the Assessment Use curriculum framing questions to
gather information about students background knowledge about
mammals I will gather information on higher order thinking skills
and 21st century skills through students answers to the CFQs and
plan my instruction accordingly To provide appropriate resources to
enhance students learning needs and my instruction Request For
Feedback Ideas for helping younger students take more
responsibility for their learning Ideas for assessing students
higher order thinking skills