1. The Question

1. QuestionYou have read that there are different habitats all around the world. You have also read that habitats contain many different life forms.

Click the image to view the video about habitats.

What is each habitat like? How are habitats different from each other? What resources are needed for the plants and animals to survive?

123654NextHow is a habitat unique?HabitatsVideo Source: Discovery Education

http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view?assetGuid=A5019121-0A56-4BA3-80E6-53DBD3297171&showBreadcrumbs=true12. Information SourcesUse the resources below to help you identify the unique characteristics of a habitat.

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Animal HabitatsPond and Lake HabitatsHabitat VideosVideos on HabitatsNavigate and log into Discovery Ed and search for HabitatsAnimalsWhat is a habitat?

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* If you are asked to login, contact your Library Media Specialist for login information.Check out these books on TumbleBooks! 26. Teacher Support MaterialsGrade 2 ELA/Library MediaBCPS Curriculum / Maryland State CurriculumGrade 2 ELA Curriculum and Library CurriculumUnit 4: UniqueCommon Core State Standards Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.Reading: RI 2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in a technical procedures in a text.Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.Writing: 2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which students introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.Standards for the 21st Century Learner 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations.ISTE - National Educational Technology Standards for Students3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.Time Frame: Two 50 minute lessons using student devices or the computer lab.

Differentiation strategies for this lesson: Direct students to use comprehension tools included in databases, such as: audio read-aloud, labeled reading levels, and embedded dictionaries.On page 2, the silver stars are basic or on grade level resources and the gold stars are advanced or above grade level resources.

Learning Styles addressed in this lesson:Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic, Reflective, Sequential, Field Independent

Notes to the teacher:Collaborate with your school library media specialist to complete this lesson.Make sure to have database passwords available in case students have trouble with the links.If you would prefer make copies of the organizer and brochure for students complete rather than completing on the computer. Students will need headphones to listen to the sound provided by songs, movie clips, and games. All students are allowed to complete the enrichment page after completing their work.

Last updated: July 2015 Created by Marlena Aumen, Library Media Specialist InternBCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2013, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzies Slam Dunk Lesson module.1236546