EDUU 551 Teacher Power Point – Larsen

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Wonder and Discovery: Expectations! Project Description Wetlands Creature Suggestions Sequence of Activities Grading

Wonder and Discovery

What if you had the chance to visit a wetlands area nearby? What wetlands creature would you want to watch and learn more about? Do you have any experience with wetlands and the inhabitants? Why are wetlands important? What are some things that harm wetlands and the inhabitants?

Project Description

WETLANDS: FILTERS, SPONGES, & MAGNETS FOR BIODIVERSITY

Observe the wetlands ecosystem and wildlife on the Coyote Hills fieldtrip. Choose a wetlands creature you would like to research and learn about. Brainstorm with the class on why wetlands are important. Brainstorm independently on questions you have about your creature. (Be

sure to include the creature’s common and scientific name, diet, habits, enemies, young, and physical characteristics).

Find some pictures, fun facts and information about your creature (online, books, magazines, park ranger interviews, etc.), and create a bubble map to organize your discovery.

Create a Microsoft PowerPoint of your discoveries (pictures and facts). You will have an opportunity to present your PowerPoint to your classmates. Paint a likeness of your creature on the class Wetlands Mural.

Wetlands Creature Suggestions

Salmon Steelhead troutStarry Flounder ShrimpClams CrabsSnails BeetlesDragonflies Wandering SkipperShrews Harvest MiceHarbor seals Sea otterDeer HeronsSnakes SalamandersCrayfish FrogsToads TurtlesMosquitoes RaccoonAmerican peregrine falcon American white pelican California brown pelican Belding's Savannah sparrow Bald eagle California gnatcatcherBurrowing owl Least Bell's vireo California gull Mallard DucksWestern snowy plover Swainson's hawk White-faced ibis California least ternDouble-crested cormorant Snowy EgretsCommon loon Cooper's hawk Light-footed clapper rail Pintail DucksMarsh hawk SandpipersMerlin falcon CootsOsprey Western snowy plover

Sequence of Activities

Week 1: Coyote Hills Fieldtrip, look at list of wetlands creatures and choose one. Week 2: Write out questions you have about your creature. (**Be sure to find the creature’s common and scientific name, diet, habits, enemies, young, and physical characteristics). Find some pictures, fun facts and information about your creature (online, books, magazines, park ranger interviews, etc.)Week 3: Create a bubble map to organize your discovery. Week 3-4: Create PowerPoint on the computer (minimum of 6 slides) End of Week 4: Present Wetlands Creature PowerPoints (2-3 minutes) Week 5: Paint your creature on the class mural

Grading

Rubric will be provided You will be graded on the following:

Good Learner & Observer behavior & participation during fieldtrip 10ptsClass participation in brainstorming and discussion 10ptsCompleted and thorough Bubble Map 10ptsPowerPoint is clear and organized; includes pictures and facts** 40ptsCorrect spelling and grammar 5ptsPowerPoint presentation is clear and engaging 5ptsPortrayed creature on class mural 15ptsWork ethic…Used time effectively 5pts