Ohio Animal Project

MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECT FRAMEWORK

GRADE: 2nd Grade

SCHOOL:

TEACHER NAMES:

SUBJECT AREA(S):Language Arts/ Science/ Reading

YEAR:

 

LINK TO PROJECT ON TEACHER WEB PAGE:

LINK TO IL SKILLS S&S GRADE BY GRADE: http://doc2.mariemontschools.org/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-727

 

PROJECT TITLE

Ohio Animals

 

 

PROJECT BEGINS/QRTR

Fourth Quarter

 

 

 

PROJECT ENDS/QRTR

Fourth Quarter

 

 

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Students will research an animal native to Ohio. The students will use the information to compare the similarities and differences between the adult and baby. The students will write a paragraph with a topic sentence and details for each page.

 

 

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

What characteristics of Ohio make the state a good habitat for your animal?

 

 

GUIDELINES

1.     Look at the list of Ohio animals to choose from.

2.    Chose one Ohio animal to research.

3.    Use library books, text book, and Internet to research Ohio animal.

4.    Create a pop-up book

a.    Page 1- Description: What your animal eats and its appearance.

b.    Page 2: Habitat

c.    Page 3: How your animal changes through the seasons.

d.    Page 4: Venn Diagram: comparing adult and baby

5.    Students will list books used from the Public Library and Internet Resources. (Works Cited)

OHIO STANDARDS and
BENCHMARKS

Ohio Standards Connections:

Science Academic Content Standards

(http://www.ode.state.oh.us/Academic_Content_Standards/acsscience.asp)

 

Key Standard(s), Benchmarks, and Grade Band(s):

         Standard: Life Science

         Benchmark: (K–2) B: Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment.

        •   Grade Level Indicators:

 

Life Science: Grade 2 #8: Compare the activities of Ohio’s common animals (e.g., squirrels, chipmunks, deer, butterflies, bees, ants, bats, and frogs) during different seasons by describing changes in their behaviors and body covering.

Life Science: Grade 1 #5: Recognize that seasonal changes can influence the health, survival, or activities of organisms.

 

Other Related Benchmarks:

         Standard: Writing Processes

         Benchmark: (K–2) C: Use organizers to clarify ideas for writing assignments.

         Benchmark: (K–2) G: Publish writing samples for display of sharing with others, using techniques such as electronic resources and graphics.

         Standard: Research

         Benchmark: (K–2) A: Generate questions for investigation and gather information from a variety of sources.

         Benchmark: (K–2) B: Retell important details and findings.

      •   Grade Level Indicators:

 

Writing Processes: Grade 2 #4: Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, Webs, and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.

Writing Processes: Grade 2 #9: Use available technology to compose text.

Research: Grade 2 #1: Create questions for investigations, assigned topic or personal area of interest.

Research: Grade 2 #6: Report findings to others.

Research: Grade 1 #3: Use books or observations to gather information to explain a topic or unit of study with teacher assistance.

Learning

     Differentiated Instruction

Strategies

Differentiated Instruction Strategies: (http://www.teach-nology.com/ tutorials/teaching/differentiate/bottom_line/)

Describe changes that may be needed in depth, breadth, and pace of the lesson to accommodate unique learner needs.

                     Intervention: Pair struggling readers with fluent readers. Individualize (focus) attention to those students needing extra support.

  Enrichment: Students can use a Venn diagram to compare 2 different Ohio animals not compared in whole group activity. Students may also complete a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation including the 3 answers to the questions and a graphic. Students can then view the entire show.

 

Extension:

Describe how newly gained knowledge, understanding, or skill can be extended through context or application.

Learning

TEACHER RESOURCES

Research Connections:

Visit http://www.state.oh.us to learn more about Ohio.

 

Other Web Resources:

Ohio History Central: http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ohc/nature/animals/index.shtml

Cleveland Museum of Natural History: http://www.cmnh.org/collections/vertzoo/frogs/

Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists:

http://www.noahonline.net/mtlog/archives/index.shtml Ohio Bluebird Society: http://www.obsbluebirds.com/ Ohio Department of Natural Resources:

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/resources/wildnotes/pub381.htm http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/ohioanimals/default.html Public Broadcasting System: http://www.pbs.org/kratts/crazy/index.html Natural Wildlife Federation: http://www.nwf.org/kids/

 

 

STUDENT RESOURCES

Animal Chart

 

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