Duck, Duck, Goose or Swan?
Title: Duck, Duck, GOOSE or SWAN?
Subject: English/Language Arts
Grade Level: 3 - 4
Overview:
Third and fourth grade students will study the waterfowl of a wetland. The students will use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the duck, goose and swan. The students will research the waterfowl using the Internet. Using Timeliner the students will create a timeline and a slideshow of the life of a duck, goose, or swan over the course of a year.
Approximate Duration: 3 - 60 minute sessions
Content Standards:
Standard 2
Students write competently for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Standard 5
Students locate, select, and synthesize information from a variety of texts, media, references, and technological sources to acquire and communicate knowledge.
Benchmarks:
ELA-2-E4
using narration, description, exposition, and persuasion to develop compositions (e.g., notes, stories, letters, poems, logs);
ELA-5-E2
locating and evaluating information sources (e.g., print materials, databases, CD-ROM references, Internet information, electronic reference works, community and government data, television and radio resources, audio and visual materials);
ELA-5-E3
locating, gathering, and selecting information using graphic organizers, simple outlining, note taking, and summarizing to produce texts and graphics;
ELA-5-E4
using available technology to produce, revise, and publish a variety of works;
Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs):
Writing
Grade 4
24. Develop paragraphs and compositions of at least three paragraphs using the various modes (i.e., description, narration, exposition, and persuasion), emphasizing narration and description (ELA-2-E4)
Information Resources
Grade 3
46. Locate information from multiple sources, including books, periodicals, videotapes, Web sites, and CD-ROMs (ELA-5-E2)
48. Use keywords to take notes from written sources (ELA-5-E3)
49. Complete simple outlines with main topics and subtopics that reflect the information gathered (ELA-5-E3)
50. Use available electronic and print resources to draft, revise, and publish simple research reports, book reports, and other projects (ELA-5-E4)
Grade 4
44. Use keywords and phrases to take notes from oral, written, and electronic media sources (ELA-5-E3)
45. Paraphrase or summarize information from a variety of sources (ELA-5-E3)
46. Construct simple outlines with main topics and subtopics that reflect the information gathered (ELA-5-E3)
Educational Technology Standards:
Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner which includes following the school's acceptable use policy, adhering to copyright laws, respecting the rights of others, and employing proper etiquette in all forms of communication.
Use multimedia tools and desktop publishing to develop and present computer-generated projects for directed and independent learning activities.
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools, web tools) to gather information for problem solving, communication, collaborative writing and publishing to create products for various audiences.
Objectives:
TLW use key words to take notes.
TLW conduct research using the Internet.
TLW create an outline of the information found using Inspiration software.
TLW compare and contrast ducks, geese, and swan.
TLW create a timeline using Timeliner software.
Lesson Materials and Resources:
Duck, Duck, Goose Venn
Duck, Goose, Swan Research Guide
Technology Tools and Materials:
Hardware:
Computer
Internet
Digital CameraSoftware:
Inspiration Software
TimelinerWebsites:
LPB CyberChannel
eNature
http://www.enature.com/
Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/
ADW:Anseriformes:Information
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Anseriformes.html
Waterfowl Images and Pictures
http://www.identicards.com/Custom/waterfowlimages.htm
Ducks Unlimited: Waterfowl Gallery
http://www.ducks.org/waterfowling/gallery/Background Information:
The students will have some knowledge of the wetlands and the waterfowl that make their natural habitat.
Students will have varying abilities with the use of a computer. The students will have limited knowledge with the use of the software, Timeliner and Inspiration.
Lesson Procedures:
Day 1
1. Students will use a Venn diagram to take key word notes while viewing the video from United Streaming, "Animal Profiles: Wetland Waterfowl".
2. The students will conduct research in groups to locate information about ducks, geese, and swans. The students will continue to use a Venn diagram for note-taking as well as a research log. Locate pictures of each waterfowl. Locate information about which of the three one can expect to see in the 71203 area and when.
Go to http://www.greenwing.org/greenwings/duckstuff/duckstufframe2.html to see which flyway we live in and to see a list of the common and uncommon ducks that can be seen in this area. Still researching, go to http://www.greenwing.org/greenwings/duckstuff/duckstufframe3.html to categorize the ducks into the dabblers and the divers.
3. Organize the notes on the Venn diagrams. One person from the group will go to the computer and open Microsoft Word. Complete the Venn diagram on the computer and print a copy for the teacher.
Day 2
1. Visit Black Bayou Lake refuge to observe waterfowl. Take pictures of the area and waterfowl. While there, play Duck, Duck, Goose.
Day 3
1. Using the Venn diagram with notes, students go to Inspiration. Create an outline view with the notes and information about the ducks, geese, or swan.
2. The students will work in groups of three to produce a timeline which depicts the life of a duck, goose, or swan in the course of a year.
3. Make a slideshow out of the timeline. Add graphics of the waterfowl.
Assessment Procedures:
Timeline and Slideshow
Completed Venn Diagram
Completed Research Guide
Printout of the Outline from Inspiration
Accommodations/Modifications:
Students will work in co-operative groups for lesson.
Consult I.E.P.'s for additional modifications.
- Reproducible Materials:
Duck, Duck, Goose Venn
Duck, Goose, Swan Research Guide
Explorations and Extensions:
Students can make timelines with Timeliner software in all areas of the curriculum. The students should continue note taking using graphic organizers such as Venn diagrams. Inspiration software offers a powerful resource with the outline view of the web.
Lesson Development Resources:
GLE Related Materials
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/1914.html
LPB CyberChannel
http://www.lpb.org/education/cyberchannel.cfm
Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/Contact Information:
Rosemary Dillingham
rosemary.dillingham@mcschools.net
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