Lesson Plan Under the Sea Level 3
Lesson Plan
Lesson Topic/Focus: Under the sea fish (includes some invertebrates) Date: 20-4-2008
VELS Domain(s): Science Grade(s)/Year Level(s): grade 4, level 3
VEL Dimension(s): Science knowledge and understanding Duration of Lesson: 1hour to an hour and 10mins
Learning Standard(s)/Outcome(s):
At the completion of this lesson students will be able to: - explain what a fish is; - distinguish which animals are called fish that are not actually fish (using the technical term invertebrates); - have a sound understanding of different types of fish; - have an awareness of the differences between fish (perception of similarities and differences); - comprehend how fish are able to ‘breathe’ under water; - have an understanding of a fish lifecycle; - recognise some fish habitats and sea level relationships. - understand the natural physical and biological conditions influencing the habitats of some fish. - show familiarity with features that help fish survive (insight into how fish avoid predators). - have an understanding of specific fish and their features; the way that a fish moves in order to swim (knowledge that some fish can move in a range of ways).
Assessment:
There will be three tasks undertaken during the course of the lesson, one of which will be a graded assessment task. - Brainstorm and discuss in a group of four students what a fish is, then outline conclusions in dot points (naming at least three features). - List four different sorts of fish. - Name some animals that have the word fish in their name but that are not fish. - Draw an illustration of how most fish are able to breath under water (label parts of your drawing so it is easy to read). - Draw a diagram of the lifecycle of a fish. - Describe some physical and natural conditions effecting environments where some fish live. - Create art works (as a team), representing types of fish. Label aspects
Lesson Topic/Focus: Under the sea fish (includes some invertebrates) Date: 20-4-2008
VELS Domain(s): Science Grade(s)/Year Level(s): grade 4, level 3
VEL Dimension(s): Science knowledge and understanding Duration of Lesson: 1hour to an hour and 10mins
Learning Standard(s)/Outcome(s):
At the completion of this lesson students will be able to: - explain what a fish is; - distinguish which animals are called fish that are not actually fish (using the technical term invertebrates); - have a sound understanding of different types of fish; - have an awareness of the differences between fish (perception of similarities and differences); - comprehend how fish are able to ‘breathe’ under water; - have an understanding of a fish lifecycle; - recognise some fish habitats and sea level relationships. - understand the natural physical and biological conditions influencing the habitats of some fish. - show familiarity with features that help fish survive (insight into how fish avoid predators). - have an understanding of specific fish and their features; the way that a fish moves in order to swim (knowledge that some fish can move in a range of ways).
Assessment:
There will be three tasks undertaken during the course of the lesson, one of which will be a graded assessment task. - Brainstorm and discuss in a group of four students what a fish is, then outline conclusions in dot points (naming at least three features). - List four different sorts of fish. - Name some animals that have the word fish in their name but that are not fish. - Draw an illustration of how most fish are able to breath under water (label parts of your drawing so it is easy to read). - Draw a diagram of the lifecycle of a fish. - Describe some physical and natural conditions effecting environments where some fish live. - Create art works (as a team), representing types of fish. Label aspects