Introduction
Ashley Berger
Grade 5/Science
Animals of the World:45 Minutes for 5 Days
Let's begin to learn about the "African Safari"! There are so much new exciting information to learn about Africa and its' wildlife!
Oh, no! The company "Travel Africa" is running low on tour guides to ride the bus and explain about the climate, plants, and animals of Africa. You have been hired as a new Safari guide for the company and you must become an expert on as much as you can!
Task
Your task will be to become an expert on two types of animals, the climate, and terrain of a
specific country in Africa with another classmate. After each group has became an expert,
everyone will present and share their knowledge on what they learned! Students can create a poster,
brouchure, or power point to demonstrate what they've learned. Everyone will be an expert and be ready
to become a tour guide!
Process
1) Choose a partner!
3) Choose a country in Africa!
2) Do some research and get an idea about what 2 animals are intereested in becoming an expert about.
3) Confirm with teacher about animals chosen. No Repeats!
4) Begin researching! These are some guidelines to follow about researching each animal:
1. Habitat
2. Diet
3. Life span
4. Adaptations
5. 2 or more interesting facts
5) Reseach the climate and terrain of the specific country chosen.
6) Synthesize information into a brouchure, powerpoint, or poster board.
7) Present information into a 4-5 minute presentation.
Below are some resources that may be useful! (You may also research further beyond these websites)
http://www.kidsdiscover.com/spotlight/african-safari-for-kids/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/animals/Animalbabies.shtml
http://animal.discovery.com/mammals/elephant/
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/african-elephant/
http://animal.discovery.com/mammals/giraffe/
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/cheetah/
Evaluation
Students will be graded based on rubric:
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Category |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
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Knowledge Gained |
Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. |
Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. |
Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster. |
Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster. |
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Presentation |
The presentation was well organized, creative, and in the time limit. |
The presentation seemed to be organized most of the time, creative, and one minute below time limit. |
The presentation did not seem to have much time put into it, was sloppy, and below time limit. |
The presentation was not organized, did not meet time limit, and did not have all content. |
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Content |
All requirements are fulfilled and more research is done. |
All requirements are completed. |
All requirements except 1 are completed. |
2 or more requirements are not complete. |
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Use of Class Time |
Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. |
Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others. |
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. |
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have now completed all the necessary steps to be a tour guide for "Travel Africa"! You should now look over everyone's creative project and make sure you understand every animal your classmates have taught you about.
I hope you enjoyed learning about the terrain, climate, and animals of Africa! Let your adventure begin!
Teacher Page
Focus: This lesson could be used for students in grade 4 to 5. My main purpose was to introduce students to the awesome animals of Africa, their habitats, the beginning of the food chain and adaptations. Students will not only learn about the animals, country they chose, and climate, but all the other topics classmates chose. I wanted students to be able to choose what they are most interested in and work cooperativley in a group.
Standards: 5.3.P.A.2, 5.4.F,CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.A,CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.D
Modifications/Accomodations:
- Students who need will be given extra one on one help from teacher/paraprofessional.
-Students who need so will be given extra time.
-Student A with learning disability will be paired accordingly.
-For gifted and talented- stutents will have to research 3 animals and give extra information on each category.