Last updated: March 7, 2019
Lesson Plan
"Animal Olympics" Wildlife: 4-6th Grade
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- State Standards:
- Next Generation FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
SC.4.L.17
SC.5.L.17
NS.K-4.3
NS.K-4.6
NS.5-8.3
NS.5-8.3
Essential Question
How does observation help us understand the Everglades environment?
Objective
The students will be able to: a) compare and
contrast differences between animals and themselves, b) define
the concepts of variation and biological diversity, and c) develop
a classification system to group the animals in this activity; i.e.
runners, swimmers, fliers, two-legged or four-legged.
Background
Our "Wildlife" unit is broken into 16 lesson plans, each taking from 20 minutes to several class periods to complete, and targeted mainly at 4th-6th grade students. A class needn't complete every lesson in the unit, though some lessons do refer to one another and are better done in sequence. However, each lesson comes with its own set of objectives and resources.
Preparation
Incorporate the Everglades into your lesson planning. In partnership with teachers, we are proud to offer multidisciplinary, curriculum-based activities that bring relevant lessons from the field into the classroom. These materials can be used as pre-site lessons for any in-park field trip. Please click here to view a list of Everglades Curriculum Materials.
Procedure
To request hard copies or digital copies of the following activity guides, please email the Everglades Education Department or call (305) 242-7753.
Vocabulary
Biological diversity, adaptation, variation