Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!
| Subject: |
Animals |
| Thematic Scenario: | Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! |
| Contexts\Outcomes: | Students recognize the interdependence of the animals with the culture studied and in the world. |
| Learn from Selected Countries/Cultures: | Topic specific vocabulary Needed Internet use skills Historical background information Geographical background information Research techniques Comparison techniques |
| Strategies: | Internet: Students search the Internet to obtain information about an animal from the target culture including characteristics, food, habitats, endangerment, etc. Individual: Students create an animal mime. Students compose an animal song. Students write a report on an animal from the target culture. Cooperative Learning: Students work in groups to analyze a public service ad on saving an endangered animal from the target culture. Student groups plan a “Hunter In Pursuit” skit. |
| Assessments: | Oral Presentations: Students create an animal mime for classmates to guess. Students compose and perform a song about an animal. Students plan and present a “Hunter In Pursuit” skit. Written Project: Students write a report about an animal from the selected culture. |
| Resources: | Internet Library resources Target culture government publications Field trips to the zoo and/or wild safari |