LESSON PLAN I SETTING UP AN AQUARIUM
OBJECTIVE:
The student will observe and maintain an aquatic environment in the classroom.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
aquarium, gravel, metric ruler, dip net, thermometer, aquarium cover, aquarium light, water plant, snails, fish, fish food, aquarium filter
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PROCEDURES:
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(1) Clean the aquarium with lukewarm eater and place it on a flat surface away from direct sunlight. (Direct sunlight will cause an algae build up)
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(2) Rinse the gravel and use it to cover the bottom of the aquarium to a height of at least three centimeters.
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(3) Fill the aquarium about two-thirds full with tap water
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(4) Gently place water plants deep into the gravel making sure the roots are stationery.
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(5) Place the snails in the water.
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(6) Place the fish, along with the plastic bag in the aquarium for 15-25 minutes
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(7) Release the fish into the aquarium, and place the light hood on top of the aquarium.
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(8) Keep the temperature of the aquarium between twenty three and twenty seven degrees Celsius. Feed the fish a small amount of food each day.
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(9) Observe the aquarium every day for two to three weeks and record your observations in the journal.
OBSERVATIONS:
Have the students keep daily journal entries for two to three weeks.
LESSON PLAN 11: HOW DOES AN EARTHWORM RESPOND?
OBJECTIVES:
The students will observe earthworms.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
three earthworms, cotton swabs, cornmeal, plastic jar, soil, rubber band, foil, vinegar, water, dark construction paper
PROCEDURES:
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(1) Pick up one of the earthworms and a cotton swab. Touch the mouth end of earthworm with a cotton swab. Observe and record what happens.
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(2) Touch the center of the earthworm with the cotton swab. Record what happens.
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(3) Dip one of the cotton swab in vinegar. Bring the cotton swab close to the head, tail and center of the earthworm’s body. (Do not actually touch the earthworm)
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(4) Record your observations.
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(5) Set up your jar as follows: Place about ten centimeters of soil into the bottom of a jar. Then add the remaining cotton balls.
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(6) Place the worms on top of the cotton balls. Place the foil on top of the jar. Let the jar set for ten minutes, and remove the foil. Record your observations.
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(7) Place the dark construction paper around the jar and let it set for one day.
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(8) Remove the construction paper. Record your results.
LESSON PLAN III: WHAT ARE SOME TRAITS OF ARTHROPODS?
MATERIALS NEEDED:
spider, pill bug, hand lens, petri dish or small jar, (use any other kind of bugs you can find)
PROCEDURES:
Caution: Handle live animals carefully.
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(1 ) Draw a chart with seven columns headed as follows: animal, exoskeleton, number of legs, number of body segments, jointed legs, antennas and wing.
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(2) Examine both sides of the insect in your petri dish Place your observations underneath each of the column listed above.
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(3) Draw a picture for each of the insects.
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(4) Repeat step 2 for each of the insects.
LESSON PLAN IV: ORAL PRESENTATION
OBJECTIVE:
Students in groups of four (you can determine the number of students in a group) will be assigned a phylum or class of animals at your discretion, and prepare an oral report before their classmates.
PROCEDURES:
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(1) Send one group of students to the library each day to find the necessary information about their particular group.
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(2) Have the students present an oral presentation at least ten minutes in length.
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(3) At the end of their presentations have the students turn in their notecards, along with a bibliography page of at least four or more different sources.
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(4) Instruct the students to make at least one visual project (poster, model, etc. . .).