Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Kelly Gravois, Malynn Batson, Kathryn Kranz

Authors E-mail Address

kgravo5@lsu.edu, kkranz1@lsu.edu,
batsonmalynn@gmail.com

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

2507

Course Section(s)

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Dr. Debbie Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Dynamic Dolphins

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

Children to have a better understanding of dolphins and the

different elements of researching them.

Content Questions

How many different species of dolphins are there?

What is a dolphins diet?
What scientific classification category are dolphins in?

Unit Summary

In this unit the subjects that will be covered will be mathematics, language arts, and science.
Although each teacher presentation
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

Mathematics
Language Arts
Science
Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented

3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:

Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1Representandsolveproblemsinvolvingmultiplication
anddivision
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7MultiplyandDividewithin100
CCSS.ELALITERACY.RL.3.3Describecharactersinastory(e.g.,theirtraits,motivations,
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orfeelings)andexplainhowtheiractionscontributetothesequenceofevents
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

- Students will show their understanding of dolphins and the basic things that are incorporated
with a dolphins life by being attentive during the lesson and creating a picture and short story
to reflect what was taught
- The student will be able to identify the particular number of dolphin species in the world and
answer other given questions about the different dolphin species.
- The students will demonstrate their understanding of the similarities and differences
between different dolphins by researching information and creating a brochure
Procedures

Lesson 1- Language Arts- Malynn Batson

Lesson 2- Science-Kathryn Kranz
Lesson 3-Dolphin Species Math Kelly Gravois
Approximate Time Needed

Lesson 1- Language ArtsLesson 2- Science- 60 minutes

Lesson 3- Math- 60 minutes
Prerequisite Skills

Math skills (addition, subtraction), knowledge of using Internet Explorer, scientific

classification of animals, computer skills in recognizing reliable websites.
Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television

VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Web Page Development

Word Processing
Other:

Printed Materials

N/A

Supplies

Computer/Laptop with Internet access, pencils, paper, the

given worksheet, Promethean projector

Internet Resources

http://www.dolphins-world.com/dolphin-species/
http://everythingdolphins.com/dolphin-species.html

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Others

Field trip to the aquarium or Sea World

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Directed Browsing Activity: A child with special needs could

be paired with another student or associate teacher to assist
them with completing the directed browsing activity
Resource Student

Brochure: The student could be coupled with another student

who may be able to help him or her to complete the activity.
Kid Pix: Children with special needs will be assisted by the
teacher and also the other students in the childs group.
Directed Browsing Activity: The teacher could translate the
directed browsing activity worksheet into their native language

Non-Native English
Speaker

Brochure: The teacher could help the student with the

translation to English.
Kid Pix: Theses students could be helped by the teacher
translating the lesson and the story the student writes.

Directed Browsing Activity: The teacher could modify the

worksheet by adding more questions and websites for the
students to find the answers
Gifted Student

Brochure: A gift student could be required more explanation of

each subsection.
Kid Pix: The gifted students could be required to give a more
detailed and factual baised story along with their picture.

Student Assessment

A unit test will be administered at the end of the unit and the students will present their
brochures that they made to the class.

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