Something Fishy
Lesson 1
Launching the Fish Study - Observation
Projected Time Required
One Period
Objectives
- Students learn to observe.
- Students learn to take notice of the particular physical characteristics of fish.
- Students learn to articulate their observations.
- Students learn to express their curiosity by asking relevant questions.
Materials
- A picture book: Fish Faces by David Wu
- Four fish in separate bowls
- Magnifying glasses
- Observation sheets (one per student)
- A computer
- Kid Pix computer software
Procedure
- The teacher introduces the topic by reading Fish Faces to the children.
- The teacher induces class discussions on what fish look like.
- The students work in small groups with magnifying glasses to observe the fish.
- Based on their observations, the students draw pictures of fish on their observation sheets.
- The students write down their questions on their sheets.
- The students are introduced to Kid Pix software.
Assessment
- Students will be motivated to conduct observation.
- Students will articulate their observations.
- Students will describe the physical characteristics of the fish they observe.
- Students will be curious and want to learn more about fish.
- Students will work with Kid Pix.
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Author
Chrissy Koukiotis,
Teacher, PS1M,
New York City Public Schools
Collaborator
Kathy Huey,
Community School District Two Technology Staff Developer
Subjects
reading, social studies, technology
Class
periods to complete: 12-14
Beginning Grade
Level: 1
Ending Grade
Level: 2
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