Creepy, Crawly Insects - Where Can I Find Out More?
Created By:
Laurie Drumm
Title/Role:
Instructor/Clinical Faculty
Organization/School Name:
The College School, University of Delaware
Location:
Delaware
Grade Level:
1, 2 Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Fixed Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate Content Area:
Science Content Topic:
Insects Scenario:
This lesson is an extension of the Insect unit taught in the 1st and 2nd grade Science class. This lesson is appropriate for students with varied reading levels. The classroom teacher offers instruction and hands-on activities about insects through the adopted curriculum. The SLMS demonstrates KidsInfoBits to revisit research and note taking skills to record important information specific to the research project, building on prior information seeking activities. KidsInfoBits is a subscription-based online database that provides leveled articles as well as the option to "Listen." Other age-appropriate databases, online sites, and printed resources can also be used for this activity.
This lesson/project was created collaboratively between the SLMS and the classroom teacher, and will be implemented in four 45 minutes weekly library sessions, with additional time provided by the science teacher as needed. Research and note taking will be assessed by the SLMS; and the SLMS, the Science teacher, and classroom peers will assess the presentation. Follow up activities will be offered by the Science teacher as part of the Science curriculum. Overview:
First and second grade students, currently studying insects in Science, will visit the library to research various insects, take notes on important information, create a presentation, and share findings with peers. Students design presentations to address the following essential questions: What makes this creature an insect? What do I want to tell other students about this insect? Final Product:
Students develop presentations (using SMART notebook, PowerPoint, or other presentation software) to be shared with their Science class. Library Lesson:
Students work with the SLMS in a series of four sessions to access information, collect important facts, and create a presentation. Estimated Lesson Time:
45 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes Strategies for differentiation:
One strategy for differentiation is to offer specific leveled database articles to certain students, based on reading abilities. This includes online resources that have a listening component for non-readers. Another strategy is to adapt the number of required facts for students with varied writing skills - students with more advanced skills can take a greater number of notes at a higher level than students who are struggling writers. An additional differentiation strategy is to have the students work with buddies, either in the classroom or older students, who can help with the reading and writing requirements.