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Genus Lesson Plans
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Young scholars observe animal behaviors and record their observations. In this animal behavior lesson students record animal behaviors at specific intervals of time using an ethogram. Young scholars may first practice an ethogram using a classmate. Students reflect on the animal behaviors they have observed.
Fourth graders create an animal slide show. In this classification lesson students research one particular animal. The students rely upon computer skills to produce a slide show on the animal that they researched.
Students conduct research on an animal Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey, compare numerous factors from past and present, and report findings to other groups by web page or discussion board.
Students use taxonomy in practical setting of the zoo. They practice identifying animals using their knowledge and understanding of taxonomy, phylum characteristics, and binomial nomenclature.
Students understand the definition of binomial nomenclature. In this binomial nomenclature lesson, students classify ordinary animals by seeking their scientific names. Students participate in a knowledge hunt using binomial nomenclature.
Students devise a classification system for every day classroom objects and relate it to the method of classification developed by Linnaeus. They view and discuss a discovery channel video on animal adaptations to discover the ways animals can be classified into groups and given scientific names.
Learners research and present information about the classification of animals. They participate in a teacher-led discussion, and in small groups devise their own way of classifying everyday objects in class, developing two-part names for several objects in the room.
Students are introduced to the classification system of animals. In groups, they set up an aquarium in which they must maintain throughout the year. They also observe earthworms and how they react to various stimuli and research the characteristics of arthropods. To end the lesson, they focus on one phylum of animals and present their information to the class.
Students define habitat and adaptation, observe and collect information about animals found in wetlands, examine how animals adapt to environment, and create field guides to share with classmates.
Fourth graders classify animals. In this animal kingdom lesson, 4th graders research animal habitats and behaviors. Students connect to a zoologist via SKYPE and learn about animal classification. Students blog about preserving animal habitats and create animal project products using various technology tools.
