University of West Alabama

5E Lesson Plan Template

Teacher: Melissa Mims

Date: 11/06/19

Subject area/course/grade level: Environmental Science (10-12)

Materials: Computers, paper, pencils, (printer, email access, or flash drive)

Standards (State and ISTE Standards for Students): State: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate geological and
biological information to determine the types of organisms that live in major biomes. a. Analyze and interpret data
collected through geographic research and field investigations (e.g., relief, topographic, and physiographic maps;
rivers; forest types; watersheds) to describe the biodiversity by region for the state of Alabama (e.g., terrestrial,
freshwater, marine, endangered, invasive).

ISTE: Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative
artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Objectives: Be able to name the five major biomes, the climate in each, animals that live there, and
vegetation.

Differentiation Strategies (How will the lesson address the various learning styles of the students and the
needs of those with special needs?): partner learning, explicit direct instruction, multiple activities
addressing the same topic to increase the amount of times students hear, read, and type/write information

ENGAGEMENT:
Created a Voki to play at the start of the class period as a fun way to introduce the new topic

https://www.voki.com/site/pickup?scid=15938649&chsm=4054f9da1e156949b39de2b35f92153f
EXPLORATION:

Students will use a “map” padlet and “drop pins” in different regions that represent the five different major
biomes.

https://padlet.com/hartleym1264/7sscnbwlsrqe
EXPLANATION:

Students will answer the following questions using the attached prezi:

1) Relate the descriptive information in the prezi to identify the location of each biome in the
presentation.
2) Compare the temperature deciduous forest with the tropical rain forest.
3) Contrast the desert and savanna.
4) Explain the climate of the tundra.
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 5) Select one biome and construct an illustration that accurately describes the climate, plant life, and
animal life present in that biome.

https://prezi.com/binmlpzaztxv/?token=d8efc4a8ec3492b7481b0ab99c2d3dcb
0a6ee9be628dbb31da25cfa7afbc318d&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy (must copy entire link)
ELABORATION:
Biome Brochure

EVALUATION:

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 Name Student A________
Biome Brochure Rubric
Brochure contains appealing pictures of biome. __________10/ 10pts
Brochure contains accurate plants found in biome. _________10/ 10 pts
Brochure contains accurate animals found in biome _________10/ 10 pts
Brochure contains accurate climate information of biome. _________ 10/ 10pts
Brochure makes biome attractive to visit. _________ 10/ 10pts
Total points earned ____50/50 pts

References:
Bybee, R.W. et al. (1989). Science and technology education for the elementary years: Frameworks
for curriculum and instruction. Washington, D.C.: The National Center for Improving Instruction.
Bybee, R. W. (1997). Achieving Scientific Literacy: From Purposes to Practices. Oxford: Heinemann.
National Research Council. (1999). Inquiry and the national science education standards: A guide for
teaching and learning. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
Polman, J.L. (2000). Designing project-based silence: Connecting learners through guided inquiry.
New York: Teachers College Press.

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