Teacher Notes

Teacher Resources

TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS
resources, lessons, and forms to support the implementation of the research models

**TARGETED LEARNING STYLES**
Field Dependent	Field Independent

Visual	Analytical Understanding	Kinesthetic
Active	Reflective	Global Understanding

TIME FRAME:

recommended time frame for completion: two weeks

Rainforest Field Trip Idea

www.aqua.org

Teacher Tips for Power Point

http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/tips/ppttips.html

Unit:

Ecosystems/Rainforest

Focus:

Interactions between human and nature

BCPS Content
Curriculum Indicator:

	Explain that organisms can survive only in environments in which their needs can be met.
	Explain that Earth's natural resources (water, air, trees, animals, and fuel) are taken from the living and non-living environment to meet human needs.

Maryland Media
Learning Outcomes
and Indicators

Students will apply information in critical thinking and problem solving.

Students will apply an information problem solving process model to structure effective research.

Maryland Earth/Space Science Outcomes and Indicators

Ecology

Indicator Statement:
Explain that organisms can survive only in environments in which their needs can be met.

Objective(s):

Explain that the rainforest environment provides basic needs for plants and animals by reading for information.

	Identify plants from the rainforest
	Identify animals from the rainforest
	Identify the layers of the rainforest

Indicator Statement:
Explain that Earth's natural resources (water, air, trees, animals, and fuel) are taken from the living and non-living environment to meet human needs.

Objective(s):

Explain that humans meet their needs using natural resources from the rainforest by identifying rainforest resources used by humans.

	Identify resources used by humans
	Identify the resources that are non-renewable

Identify ways to address negative consequences on the rainforest by reading for information and identifying solutions for use of rainforest products.

	Identify the causes of rainforest destruction
	Identify ways to save the rainforest
	Identify ways to change the habits of others

AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner

Learners use skills, resources and tools to:

-Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
-Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
-Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
-Pursue Personal and aesthetic growth.

ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades 9- 12

Standard 5: Technology research tools

	Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
	Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
	Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Last update: June 2010
Created by Carol Brooks and Karolyn Mason

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