Blog Posting #6 - Using technology to explore the natural world




Lesson title: Why are bees important? 

Technology (Ipad) will be used to photograph an image of a local plant species that depends on bees for its survival.  Students will be required to use that image afterwards to create an original sketch in their inquiry journals. 

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This lesson can be used in either grade 1 (needs of plants and animals) or grade 2 (small crawling and flying animals).  I would use this lesson if I ever get the opportunity to teach either grade as I believe bees to be a fascinating topic that students would enjoy inquiring about.  This lesson also interconnects science, art, english, and technology outcomes into one interdisciplinary lesson plan.






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  1. MissSydneyWalravenOctober 20, 2020 at 7:51 PM

    James, this is a great lesson! It allows students freedom, as well as autonomy through technology. I appreciate the use of inquiry journals, as well as all of the cross curricular outcomes that you were able to include in your lesson. Technology is such a great addition to this topic!

    Cheers,

    Sydney Walraven

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