Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Frances Thompson, Morgan Lahasky, Lexus Nelson

Authors E-mail Address

Francesbthompson@gmail.com

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

2507

Course Section(s)

Sec 4

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Deborah Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Animal Kingdom

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

Content Questions

Determine type of animals, function of body parts, using

senses to describe animal habitat, determining which
continent animals come from, how to read a map,
What kind of habitats do animals live in?
Which continent do animals come from?
What are the parts of speech?

Unit Summary

Watching wild animals in their natural habitats, teaches preschoolers beginning science skills,
such as observation and classification. Children can also observe likes and differences
between varieties of animals. Children can learn the different functions of animals body parts
by making observations about their use and size on the body. A trip to the zoo often develops
an interest in story books about animals. Not only will children be developing their language
skills through literature but they will be developing their listening skills as well. While at the
zoo, children will need to learn how to read a map, including the compass rose, etc. They will
also learn about the seven continents and which animals come from each continent.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)
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Science, Math, Language

Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2

3-5

6-8

9-12

ESL

Resource

Gifted and Talented

Other:

Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

Express data in a variety of ways by constructing illustrations, graphs, charts, tables, concept
maps, and oral and written explanations as appropriate (SI-E-A5) (SI-E-B4)
Use the five senses to describe observations (SI-E-A3)
Pose questions that can be answered by using students own observations and scientific
knowledge (SI-E-A1)
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Math
Objectives:
-Identify the continent and oceans by name
-Present basic information regarding assigned continent
-Determine which animals come from which continents
Outcomes:
- Should be able to name all continents and oceans by name, and their relative location
using a compass rose
- Should be able to know which animals are derived from which continents, including
the type of habitat they live in.

Science
Objectives:
- The students will classify animals based on their habitat needs
- The students will support their decisions using information from materials provided
(SI-E-A3)
Outcomes:
- Students will learn:
Animals have specific needs for survival
An animals home is called a habitat and different types of habitats
accommodate different kinds of animals

Language
Objectives:
Identify the parts of speech, their meaning, and examples of each
Outcomes:
-

Ability to name all parts of speech.

Ability to use the Internet as a resource
Tell characteristics and history on the animals in the group.

Procedures
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Link your daily plan here link in your group unit folder..
Lesson 1Science HabitatsFrances Thompson
Lesson 2Map Skills and 7 ContinentsMorgan Lahasky
Lesson 3Parts of SpeechLexus Nelson
Approximate Time Needed

3 class periods
Prerequisite Skills

-Reading
-Writing
-Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint
-Familiarity with Kidspiration
-Familiarity with Microsoft Publisher
-How to conduct research on the Internet
Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera

Laser Disk

VCR

Computer(s)

Printer

Video Camera

Digital Camera

Projection System

Video Conferencing Equip.

DVD Player

Scanner

Other:

Internet Connection

Television

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet

Image Processing

Web Page Development

Desktop Publishing

Internet Web Browser

Word Processing

E-mail Software

Multimedia

Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Other: Microsoft
Powerpoint, Microsoft
Publisher, Kidspiration

Printed Materials

Story books for Language lesson,

Supplies

N/A

Internet Resources

Zooanimals3.weebly.com

Others

N/A

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Special need students will be handled on a case by case

basis. Resources will be identified and addressed if
applicable.

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Non-Native English
Speaker

Students will be placed in groups strategically so that the

entire group will achieve understanding. Having advanced
peers working with less-advanced peers will allow for a mutual
comprehension for the entire group.

Gifted Student

Gifted students will be placed as leaders in their groups.

Lessons will be aimed at keeping them challenged as they will
transfer their perspectives in group discussions.

Student Assessment

Assessment will be conducted during each lesson in the form of class participation questions
and at the end of the day for homework. Once the unit is complete, a written test will be
administered for each lesson.

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