Kindergarten students will use the software Kidspiration to categorize pictures of animals into groups of insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. The activity addresses science standards about comparing similarities and differences between organisms. Students will drag pictures from the library and sort them into the correct categories. The teacher will then lead a discussion asking students about their sorting choices to understand their knowledge of animal classification. The activity implements technology at a level 3, where students use it to meet learning objectives by discovering similarities and differences between groups on their own.
Kindergarten students will use the software Kidspiration to categorize pictures of animals into groups of insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. The activity addresses science standards about comparing similarities and differences between organisms. Students will drag pictures from the library and sort them into the correct categories. The teacher will then lead a discussion asking students about their sorting choices to understand their knowledge of animal classification. The activity implements technology at a level 3, where students use it to meet learning objectives by discovering similarities and differences between groups on their own.
Kindergarten students will use the software Kidspiration to categorize pictures of animals into groups of insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. The activity addresses science standards about comparing similarities and differences between organisms. Students will drag pictures from the library and sort them into the correct categories. The teacher will then lead a discussion asking students about their sorting choices to understand their knowledge of animal classification. The activity implements technology at a level 3, where students use it to meet learning objectives by discovering similarities and differences between groups on their own.
Grade Level: Kindergarten Content Area: Science Beyond-the-Basic Productivity Tool Used: Kidspiration Standards Addressed: SKL2.Students will compare the similarities and differences in groups of organisms. a. Explain the similarities and differences in animals. (color, size, appearance, etc.)
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Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating Description of how to implement in the class: The teacher will introduce the activity by stating animal classification. Students will log onto Kidspiration and open up to Animal Classification. Students will drag the pictures from the library over into the correct categories (insects, bird, mammals, and reptile). Once the class has added their choices, the teacher will lead a discussion on the students choices as a whole group activity. While applying the knowledge of the animal classification, teacher will ask the students questions. Statements like: Why did you choose that one to go into the insect category? What does the bird and chicken have in common? What is the difference between reptiles and mammals? Level of Technology Implementation (LoTi): This activity remains as a level 3, students use technology to instruct/require learning standards. Discovery learning at the very least is modeled. The students have Description of the sample BBPT file provided *: The classification of animals by the students will show the differences of organisms. The finished charts will show what students have a clear understand of the groups and the ones that will need more assistance. Students will discuss the similarities and differences of the animals. Other comments about your proposed BBPT Activity: Kidspiration is a very kidfriendly application that is an easy way to get students using technology to explore different subjects for all LoTi levels. The teacher will be encourage to guide the students through the grouping assignment.