Small Crawling and Flying Animals

Title of Activity:
Exciting Animal Facts!

Grade/ Subject:
Grade 2: Science

Activity Description:
Students will visit the site: http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/animal-facts/animals.asp to find information about three different types of small animals (example: one fish, one amphibian, one insect) native to Alberta. Students will compile facts about each animal while paying attention to habitat, defence mechanisms, and basic needs. When students are finished, they may play the word search game using the "Canadian Animal" category.

Online Resource:
Canadian Geographic. (2010). "Animal Facts." Retrieved on October 12, 2010, from http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/animal-facts/animals.asp

GLOs:
2.10: Describe the general structure and life habits of small crawling and flying animals; e.g., insects, spiders, worms, slugs; and apply this knowledge to interpret local species that have been observed.

SLOs:
2.10.1: Recognize that there are many different kinds of small crawling and flying animals, and identify a range of examples that are found locally.

2.10.3: Recognize that small animals, like humans, have homes where they meet their basic needs of air, food, water, and shelter and space; and describe any special characteristics that help the animal survive in its home.

ICT Outcomes:
C7 1.2: Students will summarize data by picking key words from gathered information and by using jottings, point form or retelling.

C7 1.3: Students will draw conclusion from organized information.

C7 4.1: Students will use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs.

Rationale for Computer Integration (why use technology?)
Technology provides an intricate network for students to obtain information. Students can use technology to explore specific, as well as a wide range of information. Technology can introduce students to concepts that they would not normally have access to in the traditional classroom.