Format
Students meet their host and their new friend, Tahoe.
Students meet the two field teachers and start exploring the locations.
Students learn the unique characteristics and ecological value of the tide pools.
Students assess each of the locations for Tahoe's needs.
Tahoe asks the students for help and the students hear the arguments of the two field teachers.
Decision time! Where should Tahoe live and why?
Objectives
- explore two aquatic habitats
- compare and contrasts two aquatic habitats
- classify aquatic habitats within the larger category of habitats
- list three considerations for what an animal needs from its habitat
- critically evaluate two options to develop an informed decision
- develop an appreciation for the role of tide pools in ecosystems
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information K-2
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information 3-5
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information 6-8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.1.SL.1 -- Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.2.SL.1 -- Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.3.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.4.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.5.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.7.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.8.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.