Science: Under the Sea

Grade Level:

6

Subject:

Science

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Goal Summary:

Students will be able to identify, categorize, label, separate, match, distinguish, and summarize animals and plants that live "under the sea."

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Essential Questions:

1.) What type of animals live "under the sea?"
2.) What type of plants live "under the sea?"
3.) What are key details of the animal kingdoms that live "under the sea?"
4.) What are key details of the plants that live "under the sea?"
5.) How do oceans contribute and impact the ecosystem?
6.) What are some environmental issues and challenges facing the ocean?

Understandings:

Students will be able to understand the animals and plants living in the ocean. They will be able to categorize and organize animals and plants that live under the sea. They will be able to write summaries and engage in collaborative discussions regarding the main idea and key concepts covered in each lesson regarding animals and plants that live in the ocean.

Content Goals:

Week 1: Label plants and animals that live in the ocean; identify key details about plants and animals that live in the ocean.
Week 2: Categorize plants and animals that live in the ocean; Organize, compare and contrast plants and animals according to their animal kingdom.
Week 3: Define the impact of the ocean on the ecosystem; understand the cause and effect of environmental challenges faced in the ocean.
Week 4: Review animals and plants in the ocean, their similarities and differences, impact on ecosystem, and environmental issues facing the ocean.

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