Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Jennifer Bell, Jordane Carvery, and Evan Butler

Authors E-mail Address

Jbell49@lsu.edu, jcarve5@lsu.edu, ebutl13@lsu.edu

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

2507

Course Section(s)

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Debbie Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Zoo Animals

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

Learn the different types of animals.

Learn the history of zoos.

Content Questions

What kinds of animals are in the zoo?

What is the history of zoos?

Unit Summary

The students will be able to classify each animal into a classification, be able to write each
classification as a fraction, be able to discuss and present the history of the San Diego Zoo,
and be able to write short stories about zoo animals.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

English, Math, and Social Studies

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

3.1.1-7, 3.2.1, 3.2.4

Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Objectives are listed on each daily plan.

Procedures

Link your daily plan here link in your group unit folder..
Lesson 1 Math Jordane Carvery
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Lesson 2 History Evan Butler

Lesson 3 English Jenifer Bell
Approximate Time Needed

Three 50 minutes class periods

Prerequisite Skills

Knowledge of zoos and animals in them.

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

paper, printouts, animals

Supplies

paper, pencils

Internet Resources

Google, Screen-casto-matic, kidpix, brochure, powerpoint

Others

N/A

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Guiding templates and extended work time

Non-Native English
Speaker

Help of peers

Gifted Student

More challenging tasks and open ended assignments

Student Assessment

The students will be assessed through individual activities in each lesson.

INTEL TEACH TO THE FUTURE

with support from Microsoft 2000 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved