Where In The World!
By - Bette Belcher
Subject - Science, Social Studies
Grade Level - 4-6 grades
This lesson will enable students to identify characteristics of invertebrates and vertebrates from many places around the world. After a background lesson to define terms, the students will participate in the following activity working in small groups.
TEACHER PROMPT
Your group will explore a region of the world. You may begin your journey from any place you desire. You may travel in the past, present or future. During your journey, you must identify five vertebrates and five invertebrates. You should be able to give the name of the animal in the language of the region. For example, in Germany the butterfly and the cow will be identified as der Schmetterling and die Kuh.The students may access this web site for translations:
Your group must provide visuals to show features of the animals located and any other information necessary to make a good report.
Your group may combine all information in a travel brochure for others to enjoy. To give all group members an opportunity to participate, you may wish to utilize this work list:
Researcher- defines terms and collects information on animals
Graphic Artist- will create illustrations, pictures, graphs, etc.
Tech Pro- will utlize the web site to translate terms
GrammarManiac- will check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors.
Reporter-will present introduction for the group to the class.
Teachers may create rubrics to assess the elements desired for grading.