narragansett+bay

Students will identify and explain how physical structure/characteristics of an organism allow it to survive. Students will observe, collect, and record information in a precise manner that will help them understand their organism. Students will be able to classify animals as either Arthropods or Mollusks. || Chart to record findings KWL chart Computer/Internet School Library || While at the Bay they had to observe and record organisms they had seen and any characteristics they noticed. Back in the classroom students will focus on the organisms assigned. Using a KWL chart they will fill in what they know and what they want to know about each organism. On the over head I will list descriptions of what an Arthropod and a mollusk is. Students will then be able to use the internet and the school library to further research their organism. Students will create a concept map with information they found (physical structures, characteristics, methods they use to survive, habitat they live in, and whether it is an Arthropod or Mollusk.) Using their concept maps students will create a poster and prepare a presentation for the class. Students will watch their peers' presentations and fill in the learn part of their KWL chart, for each organism presented. || Students will describe characteristics of humans and how we survive. I will explain that each organism on earth has their specific ways of survival, and organisms in the Narragansett Bay are unique and interesting. || They will use information they gathered while visiting the Bay, they will use the internet and school library to research their organism. Students will create a concept map and poster from their research. I will be available to help and encourage students to use critical thinking. || I will describe the benefits of the Narragansett Bay, how it is important to sea life and humans. || Students will receive a true and false test, the questions will come from the information they recorded on their KWL chart. || I will be walking around offering scaffolding techniques to aid those having difficulty. (BTS 3,4) It accommodates individual differences because it is hands-on, written, and oral and allows students to communicate what their findings. (BTS 4) || Factors || Students will be placed in groups of 2; they will be allowed to use computers and the school library. (BTS 6) || Student Name: Narragansett Organisms True or False:
 * Objectives || Students will demonstrate understanding of structure and function-survival.
 * Standards || GLE: LS1 (3-4)-4 Students demonstrate understanding of structure and function-survival requirements by identifying and explaining how the physical structure/characteristics of an organism allows it to survive and defend itself. ||
 * Instructional Materials and Resources || List of organisms: Periwinkles, Quahog, Eastern Oyster, Long-Finned Squid, Blue Crab, Spider Crab, Hermit Crab, Northern Lobster, Lady Crabs.
 * Instructional Activities and Tasks || Before going on a class trip to the Narragansett Bay students in groups of two will be assigned an organism.
 * Opening || Having the students go on a field trip to the Narragansett Bay is a good way to introduce organisms of the Bay.
 * Development || Students will work in groups of two; they will be assigned an organism found in the Narragansett Bay.
 * Closing || The students will present their findings to the class. They will state how their organism survives, its characteristics, its habitat and classify it as an Arthropod or a Mollusk.
 * Assessment || Students will be assessed with a scoring rubric. They will be scored on how well they worked as a group, completed the KWL chart, concept chart, and presented their information.
 * Learner Factors || It accommodates all developmental levels because it allows them to work at their own level. (BTS 3,4)
 * Environmental
 * 1) Periwinkles have no shell.
 * 1) Quahogs are  classified as bivalve mollusks because they have hinged shells made up of two halves.
 * 1)  Eastern Oysters have hard edges that supply a tough shield against predators.
 * 1)  Long-Finned Squid expel a cloud of yellow ink when disturbed.
 * 1)  A Blue crab is edible.
 * 1)  A Spider crabs shell is very smooth.
 * 1)  Hermit crabs are always on the lookout for a new shell to live in.
 * 1)  Lobsters are most common in winter and migrate to deep waters in the spring.
 * 1)  Lady crabs are found on sandy bottoms in shallow waters.
 * Above Standard || Meets Standard || Below Standard ||
 * Students who get higher than a 7 out of 9 correct are above the standard || Students who get 6 out of 9 answers correct meet the standard. || Students who get below 6 out of 9 correct are below the standard. ||