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Mini-Research eBook Lesson Plan 2
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Title of Mini-Research eBook Lesson: Old Miss Whitney Had a Zoo... Z-O-O.... ZOO!

Primary Learning Outcome (PLO):
The primary learning outcomes to be achieved with this lesson include:
PLO: Students will be able to identify and distinguish between animals that live on land and in the water.
 

Assessed Standards
Bright From the Start Standard
Scientific Development
Grade: Pre-K
Standard SD2: Children will acquire scientific knowledge related to life science
                     a. Observes, exlpores, and describes a wide variety of animals and plants
Materials and Equipment:
1. Have an example of Mini-Research eBook activity to show students
2. Microsoft Paint Program
3. Pencil & paper (to make notes for lesson plan assessment and reflections)
 
 

Technology Connection:
Technologies that will be used in this lesson include:

• Computer with Internet connection. 
• Students will use computers to access Mini-Research eBook on the Internet.  
• Mini-Research eBook Lesson Web page Title: Old Miss Whitney Had a Zoo... Z-O-O... ZOO! & URL: http://www.valdosta.edu/~whjones/ebook.html

Procedures:
Step One: Introduction
Have a small group of students go to a computer.  Explain to students that you are going to use the computer to read an Mini-Research eBook about animals that live on land and animals that live in water.  List 2 or more questions that introduce students to your Mini-Research eBook that will establish a connection to students' prior knowledge by asking them:
1. "Can you name some animals that live on land?"
2. "Can you name some animals that live in water?" 
Today we are going to read an eBook on the Internet.  I have made a special Mini-Research eBook on the Internet for your class.  (During discussion have students turn around away from the computer to interact.)

Estimated Time for Step One:
5 minutes

Step Two Teaching the Primary Learning Outcomes:
(Students will sit at the computer where they can control the mouse and computer.)  (Explain to students the process of the lesson.)  We are going to read my Mini-Research eBook and visit several websites.

Check for understanding
Students with teacher assistance will read the Mini-Research eBook, explore, and discuss the information in the four linking websites that go with the Mini-Research eBook.  Ask students guiding questions about the important concepts in the Mini-Research eBook and the linking websites.   List four or more questions from each of your linking websites that will guide your students to gain information for your PLO.
1.  What do you call a baby goat? (a kid)
2.  How much do baby pigs weigh when they are first born? (on average 3lbs.)
3.  How many different kinds of whales are there? (over 80)
4.  What do you call a dolphin's forehead? ( a melon)

Practice and feedback related to the PLO
Read the Mini-Research eBook project to students.  Explain to students that they are going to be helping the lost animals fond their way back to their home.   Tell the students that the information that they will need to complete their Mini-Research eBook project is listed and connected in the Mini-Research eBook activity.  Review the information in the linked website in the Mini-Research eBook activity with the students to emphasize interesting and important information students will need to complete mission project.

"Help! I Can't Find My Home!" Let's pretend that you finally took the advice of my animal friends and came to visit my zoo.  But something very terrible happened while you were there... Billy Goat, Paul the Pig, Wally Whale, and Donna Dolphin got lost! Since I have so many animals who live throughout my zoo, I need your help with getting them back to their proper place.  Good luck! Activity: Decide which animals live on water and which animals live on land. Lesson 2 Directions: Using the Microsoft Paint Program draw a blue circle around it if it lives in water, or by draw a green "X" on it if it lives on land.

[Students will write (or dictate to teacher) information to be included in their Mini-Research eBook project.  While students are completing Mini-Research eBook project, teacher will observe students and give assistance when needed.]

Step Three
Closure:
Have students discuss their Mini-Research eBook activity and information they found on the Internet.  Tell students that your Mini-Research eBook Website is on the Internet and they can visit the website at school or home.  Explain to students that you are going to put their pictures and information on the Internet and they will be able to share their mission projects with their friends and family.  (If possible teacher should take brief notes during the lesson and concluding discussions to be added later to the assessment and reflections in lesson plan.)

Estimated Time for Step Three:
5 minutes

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Accommodation:
This will be turned in as an in-class activity. 

 Comments & Reflections:

Assessment for the Primary Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Student will be assessed through observation, oral discussion, and developed product to evaluate if student: is able to identify and distinguish between animals that live on land and in water.

1. Comment on your teaching of how your Mini-Research eBook Lesson created learning experiences and activities that implemented the use a variety of resources and technologies.  (* To receive full credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)

2. State evidence to show that your students gained knowledge during your Mini-Research eBook Lesson.  (* To receive full credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)

3. Give at least one suggestion that would lead to improving your teaching practices and student achievement.  (* To receive full credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)