1. Question You have read that there are different habitats all around the world. You have also read that habitats contain many different life forms.

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1. Question You have read that there are different habitats all around the world. You have also read that habitats contain many different life forms. Click the image to view the video about habitats. What is each habitat like? How are habitats different from each other? What resources are needed for the plants and animals to survive? Next Video Source: Discovery Education

2. Information Sources Use the resources below to help you identify the unique characteristics of a habitat.. Animal Habitats Pond and Lake Habitats Habitat Videos on Habitats Navigate and log into Discovery Ed and search for Habitats Discovery Ed Animals What is a habitat? Tide Pools Different Types of Habitats Next Image Sources: TumbleBooks by subscription. * If you are asked to login, contact your Library Media Specialist for login information. Check out these books on TumbleBooks!

3. Student Activity Using the resources on slide 2 and what you already know about habitats, complete the organizer. organizer Be sure to write down information that relates to your habitat – you will need this information to complete the final project! Next Image Source from: Clipart.com by subscription.

4. Assessment Activity Share your new knowledge about habitats! You can choose one of these tools to display what you have learned: A brochure A PowerPoint A book cover jacket Printing Press Discovery Education Board Builder Log in to Discovery Education and navigate to the Builder Tools drop down menu – you will find Board Builder there! Next Image Source from: Clipart.com by subscription. Use this rubric to help you complete your project.rubric

5. Enrichment Activities After you have completed you work spend some time testing your knowledge about habitats: Build a Habitat Navigate to Discovery Ed, log in and search for the following quiz:Discovery Ed The Whaddaya Know? Quiz Show: Animal Habitats Habitat Song: Click the speaker to listen to the habitat song and guess the habitat what is being described Next Video Source: Discovery Education Reading Rainbow: The Secret Shortcut Segment- Mapping a Primate Habitat If you are asked to login, see your Library Media Specialist for login information. Once you have completed your project, you can explore these activities.

6. Teacher Support Materials Grade 2 ELA/Library Media BCPS Curriculum / Maryland State Curriculum Grade 2 ELA Curriculum and Library CurriculumMaryland State Curriculum Unit 4: Unique Common Core State Standards Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Reading: RI 2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in a technical procedures in a text. Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Writing: 2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which students introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations. ISTE - National Educational Technology Standards for Students 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. Time Frame: Two 50 minute lessons using student devices or the computer lab. Differentiation strategies for this lesson: Direct students to use comprehension tools included in databases, such as: audio read-aloud, labeled reading levels, and embedded dictionaries. On page 2, the silver stars are basic or on grade level resources and the gold stars are advanced or above grade level resources. Learning Styles addressed in this lesson: Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic, Reflective, Sequential, Field Independent Notes to the teacher: Collaborate with your school library media specialist to complete this lesson. Make sure to have database passwords available in case students have trouble with the links. If you would prefer make copies of the organizer and brochure for students complete rather than completing on the computer. Students will need headphones to listen to the sound provided by songs, movie clips, and games. All students are allowed to complete the enrichment page after completing their work. Last updated: July 2015 Created by Marlena Aumen, Library Media Specialist Intern BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2013, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module.Marlena AumenJamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module