Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles Nick Musto 7 th Grade Life Science Professor Rickey Moroney EDU 521

IntroductionIntroduction Essential Question: How are living things both similar and different from each other and from nonliving things? How are living things both similar and different from each other and from nonliving things? Big Ideas: 1.How are fish similar and different from other living organisms? What role do fish play in their ecosystem? 2.How are amphibians similar and different from other living organisms? What role do amphibians play in their ecosystem? 3.How are reptiles similar and different from other living organisms? What role do reptiles play in their ecosystem? Essential Question: How are living things both similar and different from each other and from nonliving things? How are living things both similar and different from each other and from nonliving things? Big Ideas: 1.How are fish similar and different from other living organisms? What role do fish play in their ecosystem? 2.How are amphibians similar and different from other living organisms? What role do amphibians play in their ecosystem? 3.How are reptiles similar and different from other living organisms? What role do reptiles play in their ecosystem? Addressing the Essential Question: Throughout this unit, students will learn about the characteristics and behaviors of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. After performing many hands-on and computer based activities, students will not only be able to compare and contrast these types of vertebrates, but will be able to understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment. Throughout this unit, students will learn about the characteristics and behaviors of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. After performing many hands-on and computer based activities, students will not only be able to compare and contrast these types of vertebrates, but will be able to understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment. Addressing the Essential Question: Throughout this unit, students will learn about the characteristics and behaviors of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. After performing many hands-on and computer based activities, students will not only be able to compare and contrast these types of vertebrates, but will be able to understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment. Throughout this unit, students will learn about the characteristics and behaviors of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. After performing many hands-on and computer based activities, students will not only be able to compare and contrast these types of vertebrates, but will be able to understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment.

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AimAim How will the students be assessed?: How will the students be assessed?: – Ongoing Assessment SMART Notebook Activity SMART Notebook Activity – Graphic Organizers (KWL Chart) – Exit Cards – Hands-on Laboratories – Computer Laboratory Assignment – Formal Exam How will the students be assessed?: How will the students be assessed?: – Ongoing Assessment SMART Notebook Activity SMART Notebook Activity – Graphic Organizers (KWL Chart) – Exit Cards – Hands-on Laboratories – Computer Laboratory Assignment – Formal Exam Goals: Goals: – Students will understand the characteristics and behaviors of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. – Students will understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment. – Students will understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment. – Students will learn how to utilize the scientific method during hands-on activities. – Students will use technology to better understand the unit. Goals: Goals: – Students will understand the characteristics and behaviors of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. – Students will understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment. – Students will understand the vital role these organisms play within the living environment. – Students will learn how to utilize the scientific method during hands-on activities. – Students will use technology to better understand the unit.

JustificationJustification Why Use Technology? Why Use Technology? – Increases student engagement – Increases student engagement – Increases student participation – Increases student participation – Provides visual and interactive activities – Provides access to material at school and at home – Provides reinforcement and enrichment. Why Use Technology? Why Use Technology? – Increases student engagement – Increases student engagement – Increases student participation – Increases student participation – Provides visual and interactive activities – Provides access to material at school and at home – Provides reinforcement and enrichment.

Graphic Organizer Project

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MaterialsMaterials Computer Lab Access (24 Students) Computer Lab Access (24 Students) Internet Access: Internet Access: Hotlist Website Hotlist Website BrainPop Website BrainPop Website Virtual Field Trip Website Virtual Field Trip Website Online Video Website Online Video Website Worksheets/Graphic Organizer Worksheets/Graphic Organizer Formal Exam Formal Exam Computer Lab Access (24 Students) Computer Lab Access (24 Students) Internet Access: Internet Access: Hotlist Website Hotlist Website BrainPop Website BrainPop Website Virtual Field Trip Website Virtual Field Trip Website Online Video Website Online Video Website Worksheets/Graphic Organizer Worksheets/Graphic Organizer Formal Exam Formal Exam

Filamentality Project

Lesson Plans Betta Fish Behavior After observing the common aggressive behaviors displayed by male Siamese fighting fish (Betta fish), students will record data in their science journal and conclude which behavior was most prevalent. Mastery will be assessed on a teacher designed rubric. After observing the common aggressive behaviors displayed by male Siamese fighting fish (Betta fish), students will record data in their science journal and conclude which behavior was most prevalent. Mastery will be assessed on a teacher designed rubric. Betta Fish Behavior After observing the common aggressive behaviors displayed by male Siamese fighting fish (Betta fish), students will record data in their science journal and conclude which behavior was most prevalent. Mastery will be assessed on a teacher designed rubric. After observing the common aggressive behaviors displayed by male Siamese fighting fish (Betta fish), students will record data in their science journal and conclude which behavior was most prevalent. Mastery will be assessed on a teacher designed rubric. Introduction to Vertebrates Following an interactive whiteboard presentation and video on the classification of vertebrates, students will list on an exit card five vertebrate species; correctly identifying four out of five vertebrate species and their corresponding class (fish, amphibian, or reptile) to receive an 80% mastery level. Following an interactive whiteboard presentation and video on the classification of vertebrates, students will list on an exit card five vertebrate species; correctly identifying four out of five vertebrate species and their corresponding class (fish, amphibian, or reptile) to receive an 80% mastery level. Introduction to Vertebrates Following an interactive whiteboard presentation and video on the classification of vertebrates, students will list on an exit card five vertebrate species; correctly identifying four out of five vertebrate species and their corresponding class (fish, amphibian, or reptile) to receive an 80% mastery level. Following an interactive whiteboard presentation and video on the classification of vertebrates, students will list on an exit card five vertebrate species; correctly identifying four out of five vertebrate species and their corresponding class (fish, amphibian, or reptile) to receive an 80% mastery level.

TechnologyTechnology Betta Fish Behavior Computer Room Access: Students will create Excel spreadsheet Students will create Excel spreadsheet Students will create Excel circle graph Students will create Excel circle graph Assistive Technology: Ipad Access will assist student with visual impairment Ipad Access will assist student with visual impairment Betta Fish Behavior Computer Room Access: Students will create Excel spreadsheet Students will create Excel spreadsheet Students will create Excel circle graph Students will create Excel circle graph Assistive Technology: Ipad Access will assist student with visual impairment Ipad Access will assist student with visual impairment Introduction to Vertebrates Interactive Whiteboard Presentation: Tool for both the teacher and the student. Tool for both the teacher and the student. Online Video: Visual Learner Visual Learner BrainPop Activity: Engages the Students Engages the Students Introduction to Vertebrates Interactive Whiteboard Presentation: Tool for both the teacher and the student. Tool for both the teacher and the student. Online Video: Visual Learner Visual Learner BrainPop Activity: Engages the Students Engages the Students

SMART Notebook Activity

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