ACTIVITY PLANNING FORM

Student: Berenice Gonzalez

Date: 10-01-12

Name of Activity: Bug Hunt! (5pts) General grammar and spelling

Grade Level: 1st grade

(10pts) Objective (List Measurable Outcomes) After completing the activity, the child will be able to: Tell differences between bugs Identify the insects Have patience Work in a group/team Not fear the outdoors

(5pts) Content Standard: Investigation and Experimentation 4.0 Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting

careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations. Students will: a. Draw pictures that portray some features of the thing being described. b. Record observations and data with pictures, numbers, or written statements.

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Materials/Equipment (may include environment note):

Clipboard Marker Ruler Notebook Pen/pencil Magnifying glass Jar

(3pts)

Introduction / Supporting materials

Make a list of the creatures/ insects you wish to find outside! Spiders Ants Cockroaches Worms Centipedes Beetles Snails Snake Butterflies

 Caterpillars Ladybugs Dragonflies Bees Wasps Moths

(10pts) Procedure:

1. Make checkmarks of the creature / insect you find 2. Once you tally it up count how many of each you find 3. Tell them too choose what their favorite insect was and tell them to draw it out just like they saw it to draw as many details possible 4. Tell them to write a brief story about their new found friend 5. Have them turn it in.

(5pts) Connections: This activity may be part of a larger project. What other things in the program connect to this activity?