
Invaluable Invertebrates and Species with Spines
Inquiry-Based Science Lessons for Advanced and Gifted Students in Grades 2-3
- 164 pages
- English
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Invaluable Invertebrates and Species with Spines
Inquiry-Based Science Lessons for Advanced and Gifted Students in Grades 2-3
About this book
Recipient of the 2022 NAGC Curriculum Award
Inspire the next generation of zoologists with this 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit geared toward second and third grade high-ability students.
Using problem-based learning scenarios, this book helps students develop the vocabulary, skills, and practices of zoologists as they conduct research and solve real world problems. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of how the animal kingdom is structured, create an innovative zoo exhibit containing an entire ecosystem for a vertebrate animal of their choosing, design invertebrate animal trading cards, and much, much more. Featuring detailed teacher instructions and reproducible handouts, this unit makes it easy for teachers to adjust the rigor of learning tasks based on students' interests and needs.
Aligned with Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics plus the Next Generation Science Standards, gifted and non-gifted teachers alike will find this expedition into the animal kingdom engaging, effective, and highly adaptable.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT
- LESSON 1 Examining Zoology
- LESSON 2 Why So Weird?
- LESSON 3 How to Recognize an Animal When You See One
- LESSON 4 People Puzzles
- LESSON 5 The Big Five
- LESSON 6 Animals that Blur the Lines
- LESSON 7 New Zoo for You
- LESSON 8 Evaluating an Ecosystem
- LESSON 9 How Humans Help or Hinder Habitat Health
- LESSON 10 An Ecosystem Stress Test
- LESSON 11 Predator or Prey Predictions
- LESSON 12 Elbow Room
- LESSON 13 It’s Time for Bed
- LESSON 14 Speed Racer or Snail Pacer
- LESSON 15 Show-Off or Wallflower
- LESSON 16 Lifespan Lineup
- LESSON 17 Are You Smarter Than a …
- LESSON 18 Zooming in on Zoos
- LESSON 19 Creating Communities, Not Cages
- LESSON 20 Kids at Work
- LESSON 21 Presentations Aplenty
- LESSON 22 Structuring the Spineless
- LESSON 23 Investigating Invertebrates
- LESSON 24 No Spine Battle Lines
- LESSON 25 The Work Continues
- LESSON 26 The Invincible Invertebrate
- LESSON 27 Animal I.D. Key
- LESSON 28 Critiquing Your Creature Keys
- LESSON 29 Let’s Review Before We’re Through
- LESSON 30 Show What You Know
- References
- Master Materials List
- About the Author
- Common Core State Standards Alignment
- Next Generation Science Standards Alignment