Subject: Science Title: Mammal Research - #1 Grade Level: 3 Purpose: Students identify different animal “characters” in the Puckster books and learn about their individual characteristics and life cycles. Curricular Describe the appearances and life cycles of some common animals, and identify their adaptations to different Connections: environments. Materials: Chart paper for instruction Handout Animal Books; Access to internet Activity: Talk about the appearance of some common mammals. Classify an animal together based on observable characteristics. Complete a large graphic organizer on chart paper with the following titles: size/shape, limbs, adaptations, body covering, backbone, and “other” (claws, teeth, etc.) Show the life cycle of the animal. Have students choose a mammal from the 7 Puckster characters that they would like to research. Hand out organizers. Provide opportunities for research. Students research the various topics to complete the organizer. Students find and attach a “real” picture on their worksheet. Draw a picture of the animal in the middle of the organizer. Draw simple life cycle on back of worksheet. For example, a deer: 1st fawn, 2nd adolescence, 3rd adult, 4th mother and babies. Extension: Share information with a classmate who chose a different mammal or the same one, to compare. L.A.: Write a paragraph using the information in your organizer. Assessment: Observe students as they complete organizer. Evaluate for understanding: correct information; details.
Subject: Science Title: Mammal Research - #1 Grade Level: 3 Purpose: Students identify different animal “characters” in the Puckster books and learn about their individual characteristics and life cycles. Curricular Connections: Describe the appearances and life cycles of some common animals, and identify their adaptations to different environments. Materials: Chart paper for instruction Handout Animal Books; Access to internet Activity: Talk about the appearance of some common mammals. Classify an animal together based on observable characteristics. Complete a large graphic organizer on chart paper with the following titles: size/shape, limbs, adaptations, body covering, backbone, and “other” (claws, teeth, etc.) Show the life cycle of the animal. Have students choose a mammal from the 7 Puckster characters that they would like to research. Hand out organizers. Provide opportunities for research. Students research the various topics to complete the organizer. Students find and attach a “real” picture on their worksheet. Draw a picture of the animal in the middle of the organizer. Draw simple life cycle on back of worksheet. For example, a deer: 1st fawn, 2nd adolescence, 3rd adult, 4th mother and babies. Extension: Share information with a classmate who chose a different mammal or the same one, to compare. L.A.: Write a paragraph using the information in your organizer. Assessment: Observe students as they complete organizer. Evaluate for understanding: correct information; details.
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