National Educational Technology Standards for Primary Grades PreK-2

Activities

Tools and Resources

Use input devices (e.g., voice activation, mouse, keyboard, and remote control) and output devices (e.g., a monitor and printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, telephones, and other technologies. (1)

Lesson I-Basic Knowledge

The students will brainstorm what they already know about big cats. This information will be used to make a K-L-W Chart for the classroom.

The Lion King Video

Disney Books: The Lion King Online Storybook

Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities (1,3)

Lesson 2- Big Cats Classification

Have the students to choose one of the big cats and make a mobile of facts about that particular cat family.

San Diego Zoo

Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)

Lesson 3-Big Cats Area of Location

Make a wall map of the areas where big cats live.  Allow each student to draw a picture of their favorite big cat and place it in the right area of habitation.

The Electronic Zoo

Biome/Habitat Animal

Printouts-EnchantedLearning.com

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)

Lesson 4- Camouflage

The students will describe different ways in which animals use camouflage to survival.  They will then  invent a fictional animal that is camouflaged for its particular environment.

Learn About Life Science: Animals

Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)

Lesson 5- Big Cats' Sounds

The students listen to the sounds of big cats posted on in Internet.

HDW’s Big Cats Sounds

Rainforest Sounds: Kid Explorers

Big Cats Sounds

Classroom Connect Quest Channel

Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)

Lesson 6- Making Big Cat Web Pages.

The students will make their own web pages on big cats using Sunburst software Web Workshop.

Sunburst’s School CD ROM

Web Workshop 2.0

Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problems solving, communication, and illustration of thought, ideas, and stories. (3, 4, 5, 6)

Lesson 7- Saving Big Cats From Extinction

As a follow-up activity, the  students will learn about big cats that are endangered. They will also write a “mini” report about their findings using the software KidWorks Deluxe.

Sunburst’s School CD ROM

KidWorks Deluxe