Researching Dolphins as Endangered Mammals

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Researching Dolphins as Endangered Mammals

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In this interdisciplinary lesson, students work in groups of 3-4 to use the Internet for research. Students create reports and slideshow presentations (optional) defining dolphins as mammals and as an endangered species. Students will also propose ways to prevent extinction.

Education Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Biology, Writing (composition)

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)

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Keywords:

Endangered species, Mammals, Marine life, Research skills, Dolphins

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)

Contributor:

Missy Zessin

Is Part Of:

http://alex.state.al.us/plans.php

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science, Language Arts, English

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

16. Synthesize information from a variety of sources. Examples: dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, almanac, cataloging systems, reader's guide, encyclopedia, vertical file, reference books, computerized data, electronic text

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

14. Ask appropriate questions in search of information.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

19. Demonstrate proficiency with available technology and software in the oral communication, research, and writing processes. Examples: word processors, facsimile machines

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

12. Practice listening and viewing skills in a variety of situations.

Interpersonal communications
Lectures
Small- and large-group settings
Multimedia presentations

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: Science (2005)

Biology Core

14. Trace biogeochemical cycles through the environment, including water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen.

Relating natural disasters, climate changes, nonnative species, and human activity to the dynamic equilibrium of ecosystems
Describing the process of ecological succession

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

1. Apply strategies to interpret textual, functional, and recreational written materials. Examples: applying prior knowledge, noting organizational pattern, determining sequence of events, determining cause and effect, noting important details, drawing conclusions about main idea

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

18. Demonstrate responsible use of others' ideas. Documenting sources when quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing Using facts from common knowledge

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

15. Synthesize information for reports.

Taking notes
Matching ideas
Contrasting ideas
Paraphrasing
Summarizing

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

28. Produce a final draft by using the writing process with peer and teacher assistance.

Prewriting
Drafting
Revising
Editing*
Publishing

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