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FOOD CHAIN

COLLAGE
LESSON
By: Tori Wood

BIG IDEA: RELATIONSHIPS


Grade 3
Content Areas Integrated:
Visual Art (Inspiration Artist: Alicia

Gilbert)
Literacy
Science

LESSON OVERVIEW
VTS of Food Chains by Alicia Gilbert
Research of student chosen animal and

its food chain


Fill out a packet, during research, to
organize thoughts and prepare for the art
project
Begin constructing food chain collage
Compose a written explanation of each
animal and its purpose within the food
chain

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How does energy flow through a

food chain?
How are animals and plants

dependent on one another?

VISUAL ART KEY CONCEPT &


GOAL
Students will understand that art is

perceived in different ways depending


on the person. Each aspect of artwork
is important and has deeper meaning.
All students will make predictions and
inferences about the artwork presented
and connect it to the big idea of
relationships within food chains.

LITERACY KEY CONCEPT & GOAL


Students will be able to write a

descriptive paragraph intently


identifying each animal within the
food chain using correct vocabulary,
punctuation, and grammar.
All students will compose a written
explanation for each step within the
food chain and how each animal
affects the chain.

SCIENCE KEY CONCEPT & GOAL


All animals go through a sequenced

flow of energy through a food chain


beginning with the sun. Each
animals food chain is different and
each part is crucial to their survival.
All students will research their
desired animal and investigate the
food chain while filling out the
packet.

LESSON OPENER
Class discussion/VTS of Alicia

Gilberts drawing Food Chains


Discuss meaning behind
each aspect of the drawing
Make connections from
previous knowledge of food
chains and the art work
shown

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
STRATEGY
Evaluating students food chain collages

on the bases of:


Including at least three animals
Animals sequenced in correct order
Student have a written explanation of
the food chain that includes correct
vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar

PACKET

EXTENSION
Food Chain Game at

sheppardsoftware.com

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