Animals Lesson Plan

Engage

The Engage session activates students’ prior knowledge of animals. In this session students use their digital Notebooks to record their thoughts and then watch an animated video that gets them thinking about the topic. Students also participate in a teacher-led discussion of the needs and characteristics of animals. To complete the session, students collaborate with peers offline and continue to unpack their prior knowledge.

Explore

The Explore session promotes interest in and curiosity about animals. In this session students build virtual animals using different animal parts. Students also participate in a teacher-led discussion that encourages them to wonder about the characteristics of living things. To complete the session, students work collaboratively offline and further explore the characteristics of animals.

Explain

The Explain session mixes animation with real-life video clips to provide a clear and concise description of the needs and characteristics of animals. Students are also encouraged to express their understanding in their own words as they participate in teacher-led discussions. To complete the session, students participate in an offline activity that allows them to demonstrate mastery of the content.

Alphabetize

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to animals. In this session students participate in a selection of activities that focus on the content vocabulary addressed throughout the module. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces literacy skills.

SillyBulls

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to animals. In this session students participate in a selection of activities that focus on the content vocabulary addressed throughout the module. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces literacy skills.

Match It - Heredity

This Elaborate session allows students to apply what they have learned to new situations. In this session, students participate in a selection of activities that focus on science process skills and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces science process skills.

SmArt Gallery

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to animals. In this session students participate in a selection of activities that focus on the content vocabulary addressed throughout the module. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces literacy skills.

Match It - Shelters

This Elaborate session allows students to apply what they have learned to new situations. In this session, students participate in a selection of activities that focus on science process skills and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces science process skills.

Animal Groups

Using the 5E Model, students are asked to engage, explore, elaborate, and evaluate as they investigate the foundations and principles of science. This Elaborate session promotes the use of formal definitions and explanations in ways that are kid-friendly and accessible for students in grades K-2. 

Students participate in offline activities that reinforce the connection between science, literature, and the arts. In this session, students view an animated literature piece and record ideas and thinking in their digital Notebooks. Teacher-led discussion reinforces the science content and encourages critical thinking about living things.

Professor Owlbert

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to the module content. In this session students participate in a selection of activities that focus on vocabulary and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity.

Take a Note

This Elaborate session allows students to apply what they have learned to new situations. In this session, students participate in a selection of activities that focus on science process skills and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces science process skills.

Life Cycle

This Elaborate session allows students to apply what they have learned to new situations. In this session, students participate in a selection of activities that focus on science process skills and content understanding. Students work independently or practice collaboration skills with peers using an offline activity that reinforces science process skills to complete the session.

Mouths

This Elaborate session allows students to apply what they have learned to new situations. In this session, students participate in a selection of activities that focus on science process skills and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces science process skills.

Evaluate

The Evaluate session reviews and assesses students’ knowledge of the content covered in the module. In this session students participate in a teacher-led review of all concepts covered. Then, students complete an online assessment to measure their progress toward learning goals. Offline evaluations are available and can be used as needed.