Total Duration: |
31 to 60 Minutes |
Materials and Resources: |
For each group of students: For each student: For the class: |
Technology Resources Needed: |
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Background/Preparation: |
Teacher preparation: It is suggested that the teacher build one of the earthworm pans before the lesson so that students have a visual example. Student background: This is an introductory lesson on how animals use their senses. Students will need to know the 5 senses--taste, sight, touch, smell, and hearing. Students will need to be able to use their background knowledge on animal behavior to make predictions on the behavior of the earthworms when placed in the light. |
Essential Question: Will an earthworm move toward a light or dark environment? Engage: Explore: The students will:
Explain:
Elaborate: |
Assessment Strategies |
Formative: The teacher will use the Earthworm Behavior lab sheet and class discussions to informally assess student learning throughout the lesson. Summative: The students will create a list in their Science journals of other animal behaviors that are affected by the use of the animal's senses. |
Acceleration: |
Students may create a list of other animals that use their senses to survive. The students will use their list and research several animals that use their senses to survive. Challenge them to find an animal for each of the five senses. Allow them to present their findings to the class. They may make a poster or create a slide show. |
Intervention: |
Students needing extra assistance may be paired with a peer tutor or receive one-on-one help from the teacher during the explore activity. Students may give oral predictions and orally describe their observations. |
View the Special Education resources for
instructional guidance in providing modifications and adaptations
for students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for the Alabama Alternate Assessment.
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