Lesson 15 - Finding Facts by Using Technology
CCSS.ELA
concepts, systems, and operations. Objective:
Materials:
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Lesson/Student Activity – 40 - 50 min (2 days)
1. In this lesson student will use the iPad app ABCmouse Zoo Set 1-3 to learn more information about animals.
2. The lesson should begin by reviewing the rules of using the iPad. (see attachment iPad Rules)
3. Explain that in this activity we will be focusing on learning about a topic by using technology.
4. Next, demonstrate for the students choosing one animal to explore. Show the students how each time you tap on the zookeeper she will tell you a fact about the animal.
5. Students will use today to just explore the app and to teach how to use the app. The following day students can then begin writing down their facts.
1. In this lesson student will use the iPad app ABCmouse Zoo Set 1-3 to learn more information about animals.
2. The lesson should begin by reviewing the rules of using the iPad. (see attachment iPad Rules)
3. Explain that in this activity we will be focusing on learning about a topic by using technology.
4. Next, demonstrate for the students choosing one animal to explore. Show the students how each time you tap on the zookeeper she will tell you a fact about the animal.
5. Students will use today to just explore the app and to teach how to use the app. The following day students can then begin writing down their facts.
- In this activity, students will either pair up or use iPad individually. Each Zoo Set contains 5 animals. This lesson can be modified for students to write one fact about each of the 5 animals or several facts about 1 animal.
- Students begin their animal research report, student will be able to use this app as a resource for later reports.