2010Camouflage

=Second Grade Unit 3: Camouflage=

//Students will be working on a Language Arts unit on Camouflage at the same time they are starting a Reading Buddies program with older students. This unit will have activities covering both of these.// Improved reading and comprehension, biological science survival and evolution || //Students will understand that. . .// • Through what other evidence (e.g. quizzes, tests, academic prompts, observations, homework, journals) will students demonstrate achievement of the desired results? • How will students reflect upon and self-assess their learning? || learn what camouflage is describing camouflage contribute to a VoiceThread on camouflage reflect on reading buddies describing your reading buddy contribute to a VoiceThread on reading buddies program learn about animals that can change their appearance describing camouflage contribute to a VoiceThread on camouflage reflect on reading buddies describing your reading buddy contribute to a VoiceThread on reading buddies program learn why animals use camouflage explaining why animals have camouflage contribute to a VoiceThread on camouflage reflect on reading buddies explain the book(s) you have read with your buddy contribute to a VoiceThread on reading buddies program learn more about why animals use camouflage explaining why animals have camouflage contribute to a VoiceThread on camouflage reflect on reading buddies explain the book(s) you have read with your buddy demonstrate knowledge of camouflage creating a camoflauge pattern for an animal do an online "Walking with Beasts" activity reflect on what we've learned explain and analyze what you've learned contribute to a VoiceThread on camouflage
 * ==Stage 1 - Desired Results== ||
 * ===Establish Goals:===
 * ===Understandings:===
 * Animals work to survive and camouflage helps them do that.
 * Misunderstandings that can be predicted are to think that camouflage is just there for decoration or fun. || ===Essential Questions:===
 * Would you rather hide (camouflage) or stand out (plumage)? ||
 * ^  || ===Essential Background:===
 * Animals want and need to survive ||
 * ====//Students will know . . .//==== || ====//Students will be able to know . . .//====
 * ==Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence== ||
 * ===Performance Tasks:===
 * Camouflage:Multimedia oral reports on animals and camouflage
 * Reading: Multimedia on reading buddies, then on favorite books and characters || ===Other Evidence:===
 * Reading: Multimedia on reading buddies, then on favorite books and characters || ===Other Evidence:===
 * ==Stage 3 - Learning Plan== ||
 * ===Lessons:===
 * Week One**
 * Week Two**
 * Week Three**
 * Week Four**
 * Week Five**
 * Week Six**

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