Teacher Information
This lesson was developed and revised based on a webquest by Vickie Goin as part of Missouri's eMINTS Project (enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies).
Standards Addressed:
Science
11 ) Construct an argument from evidence to explain the likelihood of an organism's ability to survive when compared to the resources in a certain habitat
11.1) Construct explanations that forming groups helps some organisms survive.
11.2) Create models that illustrate how organisms and their habitats make up a system in which the parts depend on each other.
11.3) Categorize resources in various habitats as basic materials, produced materials, or as nonmaterial.
Language Arts
RI.3.7)Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).
W.3.2)Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.3.7)Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
Technology
2 ) Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.
5 ) Practice safe use of technology systems and applications.
8 ) Collect information from a variety of digital sources.