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Compare and Contrast Zoo Animals
Students will explore similarities and differences between zoo animals through research on the Internet.
Objectives
- Students will be able to make comparisons using a T-chart or Venn Diagram.
- Students will be able to create their own T-chart or Venn diagram using Microsoft Word.
- Students will be able to pick out similarities and differences between two animals of their choice using the assigned website.
Procedure
- Students will work in pairs for the assignment.
- Students will follow the webquest located on my teacher homepage.
- Students will fill out the given handout according to the directions.
- Students will create a t-chart or venn diagram in Microsoft Word that compares and contrasts two animals on the assigned website.
Sunshine State Standards
- LA.E 1.3.2
- LA.A 1.3.2
- SC.H.3.3.7
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
- Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that occur during everyday use.
- Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.
- Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
Materials
- Computers with Internet Access
- Student Handout
- Activeboard Interactive Whiteboard (optional)
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