Lesson+Plan


 * Title: The Function of Wet Lands in the Florida Ecosystem **

Time: **This unit will cover five 90 minute sessions.
 * Grade Focus: ** The students in this General Science class are age 11-13, in grades six and seven. Their reading level is approximately grade level. Students have been exploring special land and water features of South Florida during the current nine weeks. They are all familiar with Microsoft word, PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker and have basic research skills including internet research. This is an ethnically diverse group which includes ESOL students at Levels two and three, and students with IEP’s for various learning disabilities.

6 networked computer work stations, loaded with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Movie Maker. 1 document scanner 1 PowerPoint Projector 1 Pull down viewing screen File of photos from Wet Lands Virtual Field Trip to Green Cay
 * Materials: **

SC.7.L.17.3 Describe and investigate various limiting factors in the local ecosystem and their native populations, including food, shelter, and water; space, disease, parasitism, predation, and nesting. SC. 7.L. 17.in.c Recognize that living things compete with each other to get the things they need to live in their local environment. SC.7.L.17.su.c Identify how a lack of food, water or shelter affects plants and animals in their habitats. SC. 7.L.17.pa.c Recognize what happens when animals don’t get food and water.
 * Goal(s): **

**Objective(s): ** A. Accurately describe the water cycle including precipitation patterns. B. Explain the importance of the water cycle to the environment. C. Illustrate the water cycle by graph or diagram. D. Minimum accuracy is 70% A. Recognize the importance of the Wet lands to the environment as a whole B. Explain functions of wetlands. C. Design a Power Point or Movie demonstration of function and importance. D. Minimum accuracy if 70% A. Indentify endangered species. B. Investigate causes and threats. C. Discuss solutions on a poster or news letter. D. minimum accuracy is 70 %

Reading levels at or above grade level 6. Microsoft word competency PowerPoint competency Windows Movie Maker competency Basic research skills including internet research
 * Prerequisites: **

The function of Wetlands, their place in the Water Cycle and endangered species will be explored using Lecture, Virtual Tour, and internet research. Students will demonstrate learning gains through, participation in activities and completing presentation assignments. Reading and writing competency and effective use of technology will be demonstrated through Essay, Photo Essay, Virtual Poster or News Letter and written assessment.
 * Overview: **


 * Lesson Procedure: **

Lecture will be given with Power Point, discussing the function of the Wet Lands to the ecology of Florida, and the Water Cycle. (30 min) Question and answer period (10 min) Students will participate in a web base scavenger hunt. (50 min) Students will view a virtual field trip to Green Cay, Wetlands Restoration Project in Delray Beach, FL. (30 min) Question and answer period (10 min) Students will define vocabulary words using online sources and Microsoft word. (50) Students will write an essay using Microsoft Word, the relevant vocabulary words and a Photo Prompt. Essay will contain correct spelling, word usage and grammar. (90 min) Students will be assigned to a group to research endangered species, animal or plant. each member of the group will prepare two paragraphs using Microsoft Word, addressing an assigned section ( Species, habitat, diet, threats, protection).(90 min) Student groups will prepare a poster or newsletter about the endangered species researched yesterday or about the Water Cycle discussed earlier this week, using PowerPoint or Microsoft Word. The poster will contain pictures (drawn and scanned or photos) and graphs as are appropriate. (60 min) Students will take a 30 question assessment. (30 min)
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<span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Special need of students with IEP’s and EOSL will be accommodated by use of PowerPoint, Virtual Tour, Small group activities including hands on and interactive activities, and buddy assignment. The teacher will be available for one on one assistance, as needed.
 * <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Accommodation for ESOL/LEP students: **

<span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Students will describe the function of the Wet lands, the water cycle, threats to plants and animals, and identify counter measures necessary to mitigate damage to the local ecology, through essay and projects. Student projects will be evaluated based upon accuracy of information, correct use of grammar and spelling, neatness of presentation, and effective use of technology (see Rubric). Students will complete a 30 question assessment on the last day of the Unit; a minimum passing grade will be 70%. With no errors or omissions || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Accurately describes topic with one error or omission || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">No more than three errors or omissions in description of topic || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Did not turn in __or__ had multiple errors or omissions in description of topic || graphics || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Includes one to two appropriate graphics || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Includes one appropriate graphics || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">No graphics ||
 * <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Assessment/Evaluation Tools: **
 * <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">90-100 || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">89-80 || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">70-79 || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">0-69 ||
 * <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Accurately describes topic
 * <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Uses correct spelling and grammar throughout || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">No more than two spelling or grammatical errors. || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Two to four spelling or grammatical errors || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Multiple spelling or grammatical errors ||
 * <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Includes two or more appropriate
 * <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Effective use of technology, no difficulty || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Uses technology with minor/ no difficulty || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Uses technology with difficulty || <span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">No technology used ||

<span style="color: #003300; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Evaluation:

Lessons wil be reviewed daily, Adjustment will be made to mode of delivery, material, asignments and time allotted according to need.