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TARGETED LEARNING STYLES

 

TIME FRAME:


recommended time frame for completion: 2 weeks

  *Please see suggestions for teaching this model at the bottom of the page.

 Unit:

   Living Things

Focus:

   The Basic Characteristics and Needs of Living Things

BCPS Content
Curriculum Indicator:

  
bulletIdentify, describe, and compare the properties of objects.

BCPS Content Curriculum Indicator

  
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Observe and describe the characteristics of living things.

 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

  
Cellular and Biochemistry
Indicator Statement:
Identify and describe living and non-living things.
Objective(s):
Observe and describe
bulletLiving things, such as plants, insects, and animals.
 
bulletOnce-living things, such as fallen leaves, sticks, and animal hide.
Identify and describe non-living things, such as rocks, water, and soil.
 
Indicator Statement:
Observe and describe characteristics, basic needs, and life cycles of living things.
Objective(s):
Use characteristics to classify things as living or non-living.
 
Identify the basic needs of living things: food, water, air.
 

AASL Standards 

   Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.

Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.

 
ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades PreK - 2

Grades 3 - 5

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9- 12

  
bulletStandard 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,

The content and activities in this research model are geared towards kindergarten students, however the text is not appropriate for emergent readers.  Therefore, you should involve your students in locating sight words, but essentially they will follow along as you read aloud.  Here are some specific things to keep in mind:

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With the exception of the Kidspiration picture sort, it is suggested that you print and copy the documents for the students to write/color on.

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Print the completed Kidspiration picture sorts and display them on a bulletin board that will make the students proud!

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A majority of the internet sites are intended for teachers to read aloud, although they include great pictures for the students to look at.  There is one interactive quiz that most kindergarteners can do independently.  Differentiate by having them work in pairs.

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For Step #3 in the Gather and Sort section, it is recommended that you choose a book about living things that focuses on basic needs for survival.  During the experiment, you should guide discussion to also focus on basic needs.

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Depending upon the writing abilities of your students, they can use pictures and inventive spelling independently OR you can create a large T-chart together as a class.  The same is true for the Venn Diagram.

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Be creative with the dioramas--use glitter, pom-poms, beads, dry cereal, or other craft items to represent water, food, and shelter.

 

 

Last update: July, 2004
Created by Christina Michael

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