Web Awareness Mind Map

Grade 3 Science Resources-BUGS!

Subject: Science     Grade: 3

GLO: Students will describe the appearances and life cycles of some common animals, and identify their adaptations to different environments.

SLO: Students will classify a variety of animals, based on observable characteristics; e.g., limbs, teeth, body covering, overall shape, backbone.

GLO-ICT: Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies

SLO-ICT: (C1) Students will access and retrieve appropriate information from electronic sources for a specific inquiry.

Activity:

• Students will be given the Insects worksheet where they will fill out the first column about what they know about insects and what they would like to know. 
• Class discussion where students will share what they know about insects.
• Watch video about the similarities and differences between different kinds of insects.
• Students will fill out the middle column on their worksheet: What I have learned.
• Students will then use laptops to research any questions about insects that were not answered by the video. If students do not have any more questions, they can pick their favorite insect and find out some facts about it.

This activity is enhanced by computer integration by using the video to show students the difference between all kinds of insects.  The video allows to students to get a visual of the information being taught rather than relying solely on their imaginations or pictures. Video brings the subject area to life for the students.  Also, by using laptops (or desktops), students will utilize their internet search skills by looking for any questions that were not answered by the video.    

References:       

Insects: KWL. (2001-2008). In abcteach. Retrieved October 12, 2010 from                 http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/science/animals/bugs/

Alike and Different. (1990). In LearnAlberta. Retrived October 12, 2010 from                 http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/ngs/movieLauncher.htm?movie=smil/backyardbugs_alike.            smil