Animal Research
Created By:
Angela Ostrander/Elaine Erickson
Title/Role:
Librarian/K teacher
Organization/School Name:
Faith Public School
Location:
South Dakota
Grade Level:
K Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Combination Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate Content Area:
Science Content Topic:
Animal characteristics Scenario:
The kindergarten class has been studying the characterisitcs of animals in a science unit over a time period of several weeks. They have been comparing and contrasting animals through class discussions using books from the library. The teacher and the librarian meet to plan a final project to end the unit and introduce students to online research. Overview:
Following a class study of the characteristics of animals students will select on animal of their choice to research. Essential questions: What characteristics do you already know about your animal?
How can you find information about the animal you have selected? How is this animal the same or different from ones that the entire class studied? How can you share your information with others?
Final Product:
Students will create a poster containing both text and graphics/photographs explaining the characterisitcs of their selected animal and be prepared to answer questions about their animal. Library Lesson:
Students will learn to access an online subscription database, such as World Books Kids, to search for needed information and pictures. Estimated Lesson Time:
120 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes Strategies for differentiation:
Provide different teaching strategies - one on one discussion, working in groups, creating and using tactile resources such as creating an animal from clay or another structure. Students presenting their info in small groups and to individuals, or presenting with the help of a partner.