Grade: 3rd
Subject: Science
Topic: Ecosystems, Plants, and Animals
Description: Students will conduct research on various ecosystems, how plants and animals survive in a particular environment, and make connections to how the characteristics of the environment support the living things. Students will share their knowledge by creating a website, incorporating various forms of multimedia to make their site more dynamic.
Science TEK: 3.9A Observe and describe the physical characteristics of environments and how they support populations and communities within an ecosystem. 3.10A Explore how structures and functions of plants and animals allow them to survive in a particular environment.
Technology TEK: 1A Creativity & Innovation – Create original products using a variety of resources. 2A Communication & Collaboration – Draft, edit, and publish products in different media individually and collaboratively.
4Cs: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication
Resources: Sample Student Work
Device Types: Chromebook, Laptop
Suggested Apps: Google Sites, Google Drawing