Grade Level: First Grade
Lesson Developer: Taylor Holloway
Lesson Plan Title: Slithery Snakes
Concept / Topic To Teach: Different rattlesnakes in the Sonoran Desert
Standards Addressed:
Strand 4: Life Science
Concept 3: Organisms and Environments
Understand the relationships among various organisms and their environment.
PO 1. Identify some plants and animals that exist in the local environment.
Strand 2: Writing Components
Concept 5: Sentence Fluency
Fluency addresses the rhythm and flow of language. Sentences are strong and varied in structure and length.
PO 1. Write simple sentences.
General Goal(s): Students will understand and identify 2 Rattlesnakes in the Sonoran desert.
Specific Objectives: Students will identify the characteristics of the rattlesnakes and be able to look at pictures and tell which snake is which.
Required Materials:
Computer/ Internet Access
Powerpoint
Anticipatory Set (Lead-In): Students will look at the xtranormal video to have an understandoing and introduction of the two rattlesnakes.
Step-By-Step Procedures:
- Students will pick two rattlesnakes from the Sonoran Desert Explores website.
- Students will read over the information provided on the website and take notes of the rattlesnakes.
- Students will go onto the Internet and search in google for pictures and additional information that may not be provided on the website.
- Students will take quiz on the two rattlesnake pages that they chose.
Plan For Independent Practice:
The students will use powerpoint to state facts and create a short story with a parent about the two rattlesnakes chosen. They can use the information on the Sonora Desert Explores website and additional websites to create the story.The powerpoint should be 1 or 2 slides and should include a picture of each rattlesnake.
Assessment Based On Objectives:On the Sonoran Desert Website the students will complete the assessment on their chosen rattlesnakes.
Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set): Teacher will ask students questions about their findings and which rattlesnakes are the most dangerous and what rattlesnakes do they find most interesting.
Adaptations (For Students With Learning Disabilities): Students will be paired up with each other to conduct the research for each rattlesnake.
Extensions (For Gifted Students): Students will also create a 3-D model of one of their rattlesnakes they had chosen.
Possible Connections To Other Subjects: Technology and Science
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