Habitats

Lesson 1 - Shadow Puppet Video (Shared Creation)

1. Florida Science Standards and Clinical Concepts of Focus
   1. Compare and contrast the basic needs that all living things, including humans, have for survival.
   2. Recognize and explain that living things are found all over Earth, but each is only able to live in habitats that meet its basic needs
2. Objective(s)
   1. Students will identify the major needs of living things
   2. Students will explain that habitats must meet a living thing’s basic needs.
3. Teaching Strategies
   1. Anchor Chart
   2. Bubble Map
   3. Shoulder Partner Talk
   4. Walkabout
   5. Shared Document Creation
4. Essential Features of Inquiry
   1. Learner connects explanation to scientific knowledge
   2. Learner gives priority to evidence in responding to questions
   3. Learner communicates and justifies explanations
   4. Learner formulates explanations from evidence
5. 5E's
   1. Engage
   2. Explain
   3. Explore

Lesson 2 – Shadow Puppet Video (Student Creation)

1. Standards and Clinical Concepts of Focus
   1. SC.2.L.17.2 Recognize and explain that living things are found all over the Earth, but each is only able to live in habitats that meet its basic needs.
2. Objective(s)
   1. Students will understand that the Earth supports many different animal habitats each of the has distinct features and distinct plant/Animal populations.
   2. Students will explain that animals and plants are adapted to the conditions of the habitat in which they live.
3. Teaching Strategies
   1. Bubble Map
   2. Sentence Starters
   3. Talking Chips
   4. Four Corners
4. Essential Features of Inquiry
   1. Learner gives priority to evidence in responding to questions
   2. Learner engages in scientifically oriented questions
5. 5E's
   1. Engage
   2. Explain
   3. Explore
   4. Extend