From Tadpole to Frog
Created By:
Kyndall Watts
Title/Role:
Teacher/Library Student
Organization/School Name:
Yuma Elementary/ODU
Location:
Virginia
Grade Level:
K Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Fixed Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate Content Area:
Science Content Topic:
Frog Life Cycles Scenario:
The Kindergarten teacher and librarian will collaborate and coteach a Science lesson designed for students to understand the life cycle of the frog (VA SOL K.6). The students have previously discussed life cycles of butterflies, but have not yet been introduced to frog life cycles. After the introduction, students will use a variety of resources during centers to explore eggs, tadpoles, froglets, and adult frogs. The librarian has a fixed schedule in which classes come for 30 minutes per week. This lesson will take 30-40 minutes for six days. Upon completion of the unit, the teacher and librarian will continue to build the students' understanding throughout other lessons. Overview:
This unit is designed for students to understand the life process of the frog. Using Science centers, the students will investigate how frogs change, what they need to survive, and the offspring they produce. Essential questions: What are the life needs of frogs? How are the offspring alike or different from their parents? Final Product:
Students will complete Center Journals to explain what they have learned and understood during Science centers. Library Lesson:
Students will understand how to use a variety of resources, including print and technology. Estimated Lesson Time:
30 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes Strategies for differentiation:
Students will receive appropriate scaffolding during lessons. The teacher and librarian will model strategies, assist students individually, or simplify the tasks if necessary. The students will be working in groups, so pairing strategies will be applied. The students will be given extra time if necessary.