Yahooligans owl information
The topic of this lesson is great horned owls. The students will read information about the description of the owls and their eating habits. The students will also be able to listen to the sounds that a great horned owl makes. The student will be expected to use computer skills as well as reading skills to look up information in the website for the worksheet.
A lesson plan for grade 3 Science
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Learning outcomes
Students will work independently to move throughout the Internet site to find the information needed.
Teacher planning
Time required for lesson
1 hour
Materials/resources
- Yahooligans Owl Information
Worksheet and prior knowledge of great horned owls - Poppy by Avi
Technology resources
Computer with internet access
Pre-activities
Review the procedures of using the internet as well as a review of what the class has learned so far about great horned owls. Have the site bookmarked on the computer so children can access the site much easier.
Activities
- Instruct the students step by step on procedures to access the owl website and use of the owl website.
- After all students have successfully found the web page, then begin the activity sheet entitled Yahooligans Owl Information.
- Together find the information for the first question on the worksheet.
- Continue monitoring students to ensure all are on the right track. Let the students continue answering questions on the worksheet independently as teacher continuously monitors student activities.
Additional Activities:
After the worksheet is completed and the students have further investigated the website on great horned owls allow sharing of interesting facts learned in groups. Use the excitement of the moment to encourage further independent investigation and sharing in the near future.
Assessment
Successful completion of worksheet.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 4
- Goal 1: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of animal behavior and adaptation.
- Objective 1.01: Observe and describe how all living and nonliving things affect the life of a particular animal including:
- Other animals.
- Plants.
- Weather.
- Climate.
- Objective 1.01: Observe and describe how all living and nonliving things affect the life of a particular animal including:
