Grade(s):
PreSchool, 3rd Grade
Subject(s):
Science
All
Preschool
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Middle School (6-8)
Kindergarten
1st Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
High School (9-12)
All
Art
Business
Computer Science
Counseling
ELA
Math
Library Media Services
International Language
Industrial Technology
Family and Consumer Science
Health
Music Education
STEAM
Special Education
Performing Arts
Physical Education
Visual Arts
Technology
Science
Social Studies
PEAK / Gifted
Summer School
Title:
Adaptations
Timing:
Quarter 2; 3-4 weeks
Driving Question:
How can I teach others about how animals adapt to survive?
Project Description:
Through inquiry and research, students will learn about animal and plant adaptations and how those adaptations help them survive. Students will specifically study plants and animals native to Missouri.
Final Product(s):
- Students will create a video (WeVideo) to present information learned about an adaptation of an animal native to Missouri.
- Students will also write an informational feature article about their animal and its adaptations.
- Following the creation of products, students will teach first grade students about animal adaptations.
Essential Standards:
LS1-From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes: A-Structure and Function
Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms--based on structural adaptations or behaviors--can survive well, some less well, and some cannot survive at all
R.3.A. Text Features
b. identify the details or facts that support the main idea
W.1.C. Revise/Edit: Reread, revise and edit drafts with assistance from adults/peers, to:
a. develop and strengthen writing by revising
• main idea
• sequence (ideas)
• details/facts (from sources, when appropriate)
• word choice (related to the topic)
• sentence structure
• transitions
• audience and purpose
W.3.A. Research Process
Apply research process to:
d. locate information in reference texts, electronic resources, interviews, or visual sources and literary and informational texts
e. determine the accuracy and relevance of the information related to a selected question
f. take simple notes in own words and sort evidence into provided categories or organizer
Potential Community Outreach:
Missouri Department of Conservation, State or County Parks Department
Teacher Reflection:
When considering the Missouri Learning Standards, it is possible to make good connections and tie-ins to Missouri History and Geographical Study.
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