Welcome to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Presented by: Colleen Shiel

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Description:

This lesson was designed for third grade students to become experts on the animal of their choice by completing a research project using print and electronic resources in the library media center, along with other forms of media. Information will be gathered from multiple electronic and non-electronic sources and cited properly. The students will be actively engaged in a variety of stimulating activities developing social interaction skills, knowledge of computer systems and other pieces of technology, research, reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. A field trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will also take place, after students have picked and completed some basic research on their chosen animal.

Goals & Objectives:

Instructional Goals:

  1. Students will access information effectively and efficiently.
  2. Students will present information in a prescribed format.
  3. Students will become familiar with all different animals, from fellow classmates presentations. 

Learning Objectives: 

 

Students will use all various resources available to them to display their knowledge of an animal’s:
• Average weight
• Average height
• Average life span
• Predators
• Prey
• Habitat
• One interesting unusual extra fact

Students will provide facts and information by presenting to class and invited legal guardians by using three different forms of mediums, one typed research paper, one display using a digital piece of equipment, and one creative piece of choice (could also be technology).

Examples of Choices: (but not limited too)
• PowerPoint presentations
• Projecting Digital Slides/Pictures
• Clothing (costume of animal researched)
• Poster Board

Motivational Goals:

  1. To generate interest in the research process beyond typing facts into paragraph form.
  2. Build students’ confidence in their ability to learn/use information skills.
  3. To motivate students to continue to use information skills after the lesson
  4. Promote students’ satisfaction in their research accomplishments.
  5. Students will be confident using the library independently and technology available to them.

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Procedures:

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Assessment:

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