Grade 6 Science

Title Activity: Trees and Forests

Reference Section:
The Field Museum. (2007). This Old Habitat. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/thisoldhabitat/interactive.html
Canadian Council of Forest Ministers. (1994). The Habitat Explorers. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from
http://nofc.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/bookstore_pdfs/26221.pdf
21st Century Curriculum & Teaching Technology. (2003). CBE Library. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/curriculum/library/elementary/sci_6_trees.html
Missouri Botanical Garden. (2005). MBG Net. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from
http://www.mbgnet.net/
AgameAday. PictKross. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from
http://www.agameaday.com/rainfolder/raingame.htm
Rainforest Action Network. (1995-2008). RAN. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from
http://www.ran.org/new/kidscorner/jungle_gym/games/
Alberta Government. (04/29/2009). Grade Six Science. Retrieved September 30, 2009, from
http://www.blackgold.ab.ca/ict/Divison2/gr6science.htm

Grade level: 6

Subject: Science

Brief Description of Activity:
Students will use the virtual explorer of the bear habitat to see the interaction between plants and animals (http://www.blackgold.ab.ca/ict/Divison2/gr6science.htm). Students will complete the questions on http://www.fieldmuseum.org/thisoldhabitat/interactive.html and http://www.agameaday.com/rainfolder/raingame.htm. The remaining websites are helpful for learning more about tree life and habitation; it is a sponge activity. This will also lead into the next section on the importance of trees for oxygen.

General Learner Expectations:
Students will: 6–10 Describe characteristics of trees and the interaction of trees with other living things in the local environment.

Specific Learning Expectations:
Students will: Describe kinds of plants and animals found living on, under and among trees; and identify how trees affect and are affected by those living things.

ITC Outcomes:
C 6 1.3 use technology to support and present conclusions

C 6 2.1 select and use technology to assist in problem solving

F 6 3.4 demonstrate the ability to control devices electronically

F 6 2.4 use appropriate keyboarding techniques for the alphabetic and punctuation keys

P 6 2.1 select and use the technology appropriate to a given communication situation

Rationale for Computer Integration:
Students will be integrating technology in their learning, because it will make the lesson more interactive and will allow the student to work on their own pace, whether answering the questions, doing research, or playing an interactive game. All of the websites are student friendly and full of accurate information. The use of the internet aids to all types of learners, audio, kinesthetic, and visual, which is an asset in the classroom as long as the technology is available.