Animal Rescue

Duration: Eight to ten 50-minute sessions

Grade Levels: 4-8

Teams gather information and scientific evidence to design a device that will help move endangered animals from one protected area to another.

Grade Levels: 4-8

Duration: Eight to ten 50-minute sessions

Objectives:

  • Read informational text and identify the main idea and supporting details.
  • Explain how evidence supports the main idea.
  • Use age-appropriate research to support and justify design decisions.
  • Present summarized design using researched evidence to support design decisions.
Resources

Lesson Plan PDF

 

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