University of West Alabama

5E Lesson Plan Template

Teacher: Melissa Mims

Date: 11/21/19

Subject area/course/grade level: Environmental Science (10-12)

Materials: Computer, pencil, paper, (access to printer, email, or flash drive)

Standards (State and ISTE Standards for Students): State: Obtain, evaluate and communicate information
to describe how human activity may affect biodiversity and genetic variation of organisms, including
threatened or endangered species.
ISTE: Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative
artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Objectives: Knows the difference between endangered and threatened, understands what extinct means,
can state reasons why some animals/plants become extinct

Differentiation Strategies (How will the lesson address the various learning styles of the students and the
needs of those with special needs?): partner learning, explicit direct instruction, multiple activities
addressing the same topic to increase the amount of times students hear, read, and type/write information

ENGAGEMENT:
Students will use the example provided to create their own “brainstorm” about endangered species as their
opening activity.

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EXPLORATION:

The students will create their own word bubble using words that are associated with endangered species.

Assessment
EXPLANATION:
Students will answer the following questions based on the attached prezi;
1) Contrast an endangered vs. threatened species.
2) Summarize the possible causes for extinction in the presentation.
3) Paraphrase the two acts created to protect endangered species.
https://prezi.com/_f2xtdt15qee/?token=84ac99470d4e0438469266b3d8cba25117e9a36aba
772f6d4517f60dfe0ac045&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy (must copy entire link)

ELABORATION:

“Wanted Poster” based on specific endangered animal.

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 Hawksbill Turtle.
• The Eretmochelys Imbricate

Identifying Characteristics
• What distinguish the hawksbill from other sea turtles: pointed beak
two pairs of prefrontal scales; thick, posteriorly overlapping plates
on the carapace; four pairs of coastal plates; two claws on each
flipper.
Last Seen
• Adult hawksbill sea turtles are primarily found in tropical coral reefs.
They are usually seen resting in caves and ledges in and around
these reefs throughout the day. As a highly migratory species, they
inhabit a wide range of habitats, from the open ocean to lagoons
and even mangrove swamps in estuaries.

Threats
• Hawksbill eggs are still eaten around the world despite the turtle's
international protected status, and they are often killed for their
flesh and their stunning shells.

EVALUATION

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 Name Student B________
Endangered Species Poster Rubric
Poster contains appealing pictures of animal __________10/ 10pts
Poster contains/threats for extinction threats to animal. _________10/ 10 pts
Poster contains accurate characteristics of animal. _________10/ 10 pts
Poster contains ways to save animal from extinction. _________ 10/ 10pts
Poster contains accurate habitat for animal. . _________ 10/ 10pts
Total points earned ____50/50 pts

References:
Bybee, R.W. et al. (1989). Science and technology education for the elementary years: Frameworks
for curriculum and instruction. Washington, D.C.: The National Center for Improving Instruction.
Bybee, R. W. (1997). Achieving Scientific Literacy: From Purposes to Practices. Oxford: Heinemann.
National Research Council. (1999). Inquiry and the national science education standards: A guide for
teaching and learning. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
Polman, J.L. (2000). Designing project-based silence: Connecting learners through guided inquiry.
New York: Teachers College Press.

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