Forest Fever

Lesson: Two
“Forest Fever”
Grade Level: 6

Subjects: Science, Social Studies, English, and Art

Learner Outcomes:

Students will develop an understanding of the basic characteristics of a forest.
Students will be able to locate the different types of forest that grow in different parts of the world.
Students will be able to identify the parts of the forest structure.
Students will use the Internet and public library to research different types of forest.
Students will use research information related to the different types of forest to compose diamante poems.
Students will create 3-D pictures of the different types of forest.

Duration of the Lesson: Five 45-minute lessons

Materials: Encyclopedias, library books, and handouts

Technology Tools/Courseware: Internet

Teacher Notes:

Students will continue to work on comprehension question, summaries, morning activities, and vocabulary assignments daily.
Students should have already been taught how to write diamante poems.
The teacher will assign a type of forest when working on the Forest Research Project.

Procedures:

Students will read and discuss information on “What is a Forest” and the different Types of Forest.
Students will take “What is a Forest Test” and the differentTypes of Forest Test.
Students will read and discuss the Structure of the Forest information and take the Structure of the Forest Test.
Using the Internet and resources from the public library, students will complete a form called Forest Research Projectto find information on their assigned forest.
Students will use their forest research information to compose two diamante poems.
Students will be divided into six cooperative learning groups to createa 3-D pictureof their assigned forest.
Students may earn extra credit using the forest research information by including a title and creating a 3-D drawing and a map showing the location of this particular type of forest.

Modifications:

Exceptional students may require more time and possibly need a teacher’s aide for assistance during the activity.
Student’s lessons will be modified according to their IEP specifications.

Enrichment Activity:

Students may participate in an outdoor classroom at a local forest.

Evaluation/ Assessment:

First, students will be evaluated on the following tests: “What is a Forest,” "Types of Forest", and "Structure of the Forest".
Secondly, students will be evaluated on the quality of their Forest Research Project.
Thirdly, students will be evaluated on their diamante poems.
Finally, students will be evaluated on their participation and creation of their 3-D forest art project.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:

Science: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.11, 6.33, and 6.34
Computer/ Technology: 6.82, 6.93, and 6.98
Social Studies: 6.21 and 6.26
English: 6.113, 6.114, 6.121, and 6.122
Art: 6.17, 6.21, 6.27, and 6.28

National Standards

References:

Save Our Forest By Ron Hirschi
A Walk in the Forest by Albert List Jr. and Ilka List

Created By: ( If you have any questions about this unit, click on a name
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                       Deborah Sweeney
                       Theresa Whitehead
                       Ruthie McDavid
                        Anne Bailey Elementary
                         Kanawha County

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