Zoo Quest by Richelle DeCuir

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Zoo Questby Richelle DeCuir

• Social Studies
• Grades 2-4

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Louisiana Framework

• G-1A-E2 locating and interpreting geographic
  features and places on maps and globes
• G-1B-E1 describing and comparing the physical
  characteristics of places including land forms,
  bodies of water, soils, vegetation, and climate
• G-1B-E4 defining and differentiating regions by
  using physical characteristics, such as climate
  and land forms, and by using human
  characteristics, such as economic activity and
  language
• G-1D-E1 identifying and explaining ways in which
  people depend upon and modify the physical
  environment
• G-1D-E4 describing the use, distribution, and
  importance of natural resources

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Technology Strategies

• Identify, explain, and effectively use input,
  output and storage devices of computers and other
  technologies (e.g., keyboard, mouse, scanner,
  adaptive devices, monitor, printer floppy disk,
  hard drive). (5,6)
• window, disk drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, laser
  disc) when referring to technology. (6)
• Discuss basic issues related to responsible use
  of technology and information and describe
  personal consequences of inappropriate use. (5)
• Use a variety of developmentally appropriate
  resources and productivity tools (e.g., logical
  thinking programs, writing and graphic tools,
  digital cameras, graphing software) for
  communication, presentation, and illustration of
  thoughts, ideas, and stories (e.g., signs,
  posters, banners, charts, journals, newsletters,
  and multimedia presentation.) (1,3,4)
• Use technology tools (e.g., publishing,
  multimedia tools, and word processing software)
  for individual and for simple collaborative
  writing, communication, and publishing activities
  for a variety of audiences. (1,3)
• Gather information and communicate with others
  using telecommunications (e.g., email, video
  conference, internet) with support from teachers,
  family members, or peers. (1,4,5,6)
• Utilize search strategies employing keywords,
  phrases, and Boolean operators (and, or, not) to
  access and retrieve information. (4)
• Evaluate electronic information for accuracy,
  relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness,
  and bias. (2,4,5)
• Use technology resources to assist in
  problem-solving, self-directed learning, and
  extended learning activities. (2,4)

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Learning Objectives

• Locate three animals in the zoo
• Complete a chart using resources both online and
  offline for three animals
• Take a picture of three animals using a digital
  camera
• Locate where the three animals live at the
  Alexandria Zoo and label on a map
• Locate and label where the animals originate on a
  world map
• Create a presentation using the information
  collected
• Evaluate group work using a rubric

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Materials

• Zoo map
• World map
• Teacher created rubric and chart
• Zoo Quest Directions and clues
• Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What do you See? by
  Bill Martin Eric Carle

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Technology Connection

• Digital Camera
• Floppy disk
• Computer
• Printer
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Website hot page

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Lesson Procedures

• Read story and discuss animals.
• Discuss the concept of extinction.
• Assign groups.
• Pass out supplies and give directions.
• Zoo students will search for their assigned
  animals, take pictures, record information and
  return within the specified design.
• Lab research the assigned animals on the
  Internet, compile the information from the zoo
  and websites, paste animal pictures into
  presentation along with information, evaluate
  presentation for grammar and punctuation, print
  handouts, and share information with the class
  orally and using presentation slideshow.

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Assessment Procedures

• Group will complete a teacher created rubric.
• Teacher will evaluate rubrics and assign score.