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TARGETED LEARNING STYLES

 

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 recommended time frame for completion: three  weeks

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 Unit:

   Observing Plants and Animals 

Focus:

   Plant and Animal Survival

BCPS Content
Curriculum Indicator:

  

 Use scientific skills and processes to explain the interactions

of environmental factors (living and non-living) (6.0)

 

BCPS Content Curriculum Indicator

  

Seek information from readings, investigations, and oral communications.

 

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators:

  

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information.

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources.

 

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 Life Science Outcomes and Indicators

  
Interdependence of Organisms
Indicator Statement:
Recognize and explain that a habitat provides for the survival needs of animals and plants.
Objective(s):
                          Identify the survival needs of animals.

Air
Water
Food
Shelter
I

    Identify the survival needs of plants.

Light

Air

Water
Scientific Inquiry

Indicator Statement:
Seek information from readings, investigations, and/or oral communication.
Objective(s):
  Gather information from scientifically accurate resources and investigations to answer questions or solve a problem.
 

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 PreK - 2

Grades 3 - 5

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9- 12

   Standard 5: Technology research tools
bulletStudents use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
bulletStudents use technology tools to process data and report results.
bulletStudents evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

 

 

Dear Teacher,

 

Last update: June 2010
Created by Laurie Okun

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