Name: Hanna Fisher

Date: 05/03/2020
Lesson Adapted From: https://betterlesson.com/lesson/632399/animal-groups-benefits-and-
disadvantages
Intended Lesson Grade Level: 3-5
North Dakota Science Standard(s) Addressed: (NGSS Standards)
 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Topic:
 Groups of Animals
The Big Idea:
 The students will explain why animals form groups.
The Essential Question:
 What are different ways that individuals can be formed into groups?
The Performance Objective(s):
 Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
Assessment of Objective(s):
 CER Graphic organizer (attached in Weebly Website)
Lesson Materials:
 Prezi Presentation
 Graphic organizer
 Graphic organizer possible answers sheet
 Animal group articles

Lesson Structure/Procedures: (All procedures included in Prezi)

Engagement: While watching the YouTube video, ask students to think about what they
already know about animals, and why they think they live in groups.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP54QWi-aiM

Exploration: The students will follow along with the Prezi (I will be doing voice over).
In the Prezi, there will be information and articles about different types of animals that form
groups. The Prezi will briefly review what claims, evidence, and reasoning are. The student will
download a graphic organizer provided in the Weebly website to fill out using claims, evidence
and reasoning. Using the articles, the students will choose two animals to focus on and fill out
each section of the graphic organizer. Their evidence will explain how the animal benefits from
living in groups.

Explanation: The student will share and explain why the animals they chose live in
groups with someone in their household. I will provide an answer key with multiple possible
answers to their graphic organizer.

Modification: Screen casting and subtitles.

Resources: https://betterlesson.com/lesson/632399/animal-groups-benefits-and-disadvantages