A Learning Activity is a strategy a teacher chooses to actively
engage students in learning a concept or skill using a digital tool/resource.
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Phase:
During/Explore/Explain
Activity:
1. The teacher will present the Wheel of Names and each student will get to spin the wheel to choose their animal. Once an animal has been chosen from the wheel, delete the animal from the wheel so it cannot be chosen again.
3. Next, share the Epic book list (this will be used to access a list of books about endangered animals) and the approved websitesto use with the students. These will need to be shared so that the students can have online access to them.
4. Students are now able to start researching, and gathering information to answer the questions on the endangered animals' sheet.
5. Make sure students understand that they must paraphrase the information (put it into their own words), use complete sentences, and be detailed when writing.
6. Once the research and questions are complete, students will complete the Endangered Animals Poster using the research gathered on their questions sheet.
Assessment Strategies:
The teacher will look over the completed research questions to ensure all questions are answered completely using the information gathered in complete sentence form.
1. The Teacher needs to access the Wheel of Names to be sure it is working and that there are enough animals on the wheel for students to choose from. If not, the teacher may add more animals by copying the wheel and editing.
2. Create an Epic account. Go to www.getepic.com and click on Educators at the top to get started.
3. Share the Epic book list (the link I have provided is public and you will be able to access this once you have created a free account).
4. Share the approved research websites to use with the students digitally. The students will have a variety of sites to use to gather research on their endangered animals.