1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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Students will learn about camouflage by researching animals, exploring
outdoor areas, recording observations, and participating in discussions.
Key vocabulary includes: camouflage, prey, predator. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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Students will answer:
1. Why do animals use camouflage?
2. How does camouflage affect an animal's chance of survival?
3. Which animals are known for using camouflage? |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students will explore outdoor areas in search of animals using
camouflage.
2. Students will record and discuss observations.
3. Students will research uses for camouflage and common animals that
use camouflage. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Paper, pencils, crayons, magnifying glasses, scales, rulers, encyclopedias,
and online research tools. |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Students will gather outside and be instructed to play a game
of hide and seek.
2. Students will be asked to explain why they chose specific hiding
places and how other students found them.
3. Students will discuss how animals play a game of hide and seek
as well. |
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B. Development-
1. Teacher will discuss the meaning of camouflage.
2. Teacher will provide verbal and visual examples of camouflage being
used.
3. Teacher will provide examples of why camouflage is used and explain
the meaning of prey and predator. |
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C. Practice-
1. Students will be put into pairs and asked to explore the outdoor
area in search of animals using camouflage. Students will be given
paper, pencils, crayons, scales, magnifying glasses, and rulers. Students
will be asked to record any observations without harming any wildlife.
2. Students will discuss their findings and compare/contrast findings
with each other.
3. Students will continue to work in their pairings to research animals
using camouflage using encyclopedias and online research tools.
4. Students will present their findings to the class.
5. Students will discuss and conclude the importance of camouflage
and why it is used. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Formative assessment will include assessing the observational
notes that will be handed in at completion of the lesson.
2. Research notes will also be assessed when handed in at the completion
of the lesson.
3. Formative assessment will be used throughout the lesson by engaging
students in discussion about camouflage and assessing their understanding
and knowledge of the subject. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Students with physical limitations will be given camouflaged
specimens to examine.
2. Students needing accommodations will be given lengthened periods
of time to complete observational and research notes.
3. Students needing accommodations will be given assistance while
examining specimens and completing research.
4. Students needing accommodations will be given the opportunity to
explain findings to the teacher in a private setting. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. A formative assessment tool of a checklist will be implemented
to assess understanding.
2. Students will be engaged in discussion and asked to answer questions
about their findings: What do the animals have in common? Why is the
animals coloring important? Which animals were easily identifiable?
3. Students will be engaged in discussion and asked to answer questions
about camouflage: Why do animals use camouflage? How does camouflage
affect an animals chance of survival? |
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G. Closure-
1. Students will be given a reflection report paper. Students will
complete reflection report.
2. The reflection report will ask students: What did you learn about
camouflage? Which animals did you find? Which animals commonly use
camouflage? Why do animals use camouflage? Did you enjoy this activity,
why or why not? |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Summative assessment will be used using the reflection report
paper given at the closing of the lesson.
2. The reflection report paper will evaluate students learning at
the closing of the lesson. |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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This lesson will provide students with a hands on, age appropriate,
and inquiry based learning activity. By using formative and summative
assessments, students learning will be evaluated as well as if objectives
are being met and how the lesson can be improved. |
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