Authors:

Tina Serdjenian Multiage George J. Mitchell School Waterville, ME 04901 Tel. (207) 873-0695 Email: tserdjenian@fc.wtvl.k12.me.us

Elaine Breton Grade Two George J. Mitchell School Waterville, ME 04901 Tel. (207) 873-0695 Email: ebreton@fc.wtvl.k12.me.us

 

Grade Level: One

Group Setting: Small or Large Group Instruction

Time Requirement: two 30 minute sessions

Curriculum Area: Science
Topic: Animals

Maine Learning Results Performance Indicators:

B1: Identify ways that organisms depend upon their environment

Waterville Curriculum Document Indicators:

Communicate that animals protect themselves differently (Ecology, 1c)

Task Description:

Teacher will present materials which explain ways in which animals protect themselves from predators and harsh environment conditions. Once this material has been presented, students will demonstrate the knowledge gained by completing the table (see model).

Student Products/Performances:

Students will complete the table

Teaching Materials/ARC Resources:

Suggested format for table used:

Animal	Form of Protection	Environmental Reason
Octopus	Ink liquid	Ocean-predator
Deer	Thicker fur, Brown fur	Winter-cold Camouflage
Snowshoe Hare	Thicker coatWhite fur	Winter cold Camouflage

These are suggested ARC titles for your work with this lesson plan.

Code Number	Material Title
ARC/CB	Butterfly Adaptation Display
ARC/CB	Insect Diversity Display
VC598.2-2	Backyard Birds

 

Made Possible by:

The Colby Partnership for Science Education
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Bell Atlantic Foundation