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Pre-Activity:
KWL chart (know, want to know, learn) used to record student responses to a discussion of what is a predator/prey? And how do predators get prey?
Session One:
-Take students to a gym or playground. Divide students into two groups, predator and prey. Assign an animal sound to each prey and blindfold them. Pick one student to be a predator and also blindfold and give him/her a whistle. The remainder form a circle. The blindfolded students are inside the circle and walk around making their sound. The predator is to find a prey, gently tap them and blow the whistle. The tagged prey removes blindfold and joins the circle. The others continue trying not to be caught. The circle stands silently and observes. You may give all a turn as time allows.
-Discuss role-play tactics used, feelings, and observations. Draw conclusions.
-Generate a list of questions to research from role-play and KWL chart. Students record their questions in a journal.
Session Two:
-In library, library media specialist brainstorms with students where they can find answers to their questions, discussing which resources are the most appropriate and why.
-Teacher and library media specialist help students as they research their questions.
-Students record answers in their journal, then write an essay comparing/contrasting the roles of predator and prey.
