An International Research project for the students of the third grade that will choose an endangered animal; research and write a report collaboatively, and post it their report on the Endangered Animal of the world web site.
*LEARNING OBJECTIVES*
Upon completion of this project, students will be able to:
1)Identify an endangered animal.
2)Research about the endangered animal .
3)Write a desciptive paragraph about the endangered animal
4)Recognize why the animal is endangered.
5)Gain valuable skills for researching, collaborating and telecommunicating while sharing their information with people around the world.
*STATE STANDARDS*
Florida Sunshine State Standards:
Science Standards:SC.G.1.2, SC.G.2.3, S.C.H.1.3
Language Arts Standards:LA.B.1.1, LA.B1.2, LA.B1.3, LA.B.2.1, LA.D.2.5
*CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT*
-One computer in the classroom with internet access, school lab is available sometimes.
-instructional strategy:implement the project using cooperative groups.
-develop"Behavior Plan" to facilitate cooperative groups.