Walk

Me through It: Lesson 2

Name: Breanna Mammano
Subject/Concept: Ecosystem/ Social Studies
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Grade Level: 5 Grade

Objectives:
TSW be able to:

Determine what constitutes an ecosystem

What life forms make up an ecosystem
Explain in detail the specific types of elements within an ecosystem.

Procedures:
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Each group will be given one piece of paper to write down their thoughts.
Break off into small groups of 4-5 students to talk about what they know about Ecosystems
Gain the class attention and talk about what we think of makes up an Ecosystem.
TSW will be given 10 minutes on their computer to explore elements of an Ecosystem and what are the different biomes present.
TSW use deductive reasoning to write down 5 kinds of life & 3 non-living organisms that are present in specific ecosystem.
With the help of my Weebly http://ecosystemlessonplan.weebly.com/ I will show a quick video and proceed to discuss elements of an Ecosystem that they need to know.
As a class we will go over each Biome
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Talk about what is included in each
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What organisms can be found
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What regions are included in specific biome
Kahoot.it website quiz

Materials Needed:

Computer or IPad

Approximate Time Needed:

One class Period

Prerequisite skills:

Understand how to access the internet and go to a direct website

Work as a group to solve problems

Accommodations:
Special needs: Will be given extended time to work and work in smaller groups
Gifted: Will be given more in depth questions about specifics
Non-native: Change language and give extended time.

Rubric:

3 Points

2 Points

1 Point

Knowledge of Ecosystems
Research on Forest inhabitants
Quiz Participation