http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Michell/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Michell en-us Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:29:39 +0000 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:29:39 +0000 Fourth and Fifth GradesStandardObjective Students will develop observation skills.MaterialsFourthAquariumSoilPlantsFifthProcedure1. Show video clip What Skills Do Scientists Use2. Discuss how scientists in the video collect data and why.3. Discuss how scientists carefully observe and record data in order to draw conclusions about topic they are studying.Fourth Activity4. Students w http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-314419.html Grade First GradeStandard S1CS3. Students will use tools and instruments for observing measuring and manipulating objects in scientific activities.Objective Students will use various nonstandard units of measurement to determine the best unit for measuring odd shaped objects.Materials Odd shaped objects for measuring such as plastic animals balls rocks for each groupNonstandard measurin http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-306375.html Video for lessons with grades 4 5. http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-313973.html Journal from fellow Earthwatch volunteer Lachlan Duff to be used with any grade levels. Sunday 2552008 Well I am finally in Cairns. After months of preparation and sacrifice I have started the first leg of the expedition. I have packed and repacked my bags more times than I care to remember but hey Irsquom hereThe morning for me started at about 5am. I lay awake in bed trying to fall bac http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-307878.html Grade Third GradeStandard S3L2. Students will recognize the effects of pollution and humans on the environment.Objective Students will identify the effects of pollution on marine life.MaterialsProcedure1. Show general turtle video to spark excitement.2. Ask students what animals need to survive Food air water shelter3. Review different types of habitats. Where do animals live4. Ask st http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-306350.html Grade KindergartenStandard SKCS6. Students will understand the important features of the process of scientific inquiry.Objective Students will identify scientific tools and ways scientists stay safe.Materials Safety videoGoggles rubber gloves lab coats shoes rulers measuring tape scales magnifiersDigital cameras one per teamComputer accessProcedure1. Show students pictures of me http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/blog-306343.html Video and photos for use with lessons for all grade levels K 5. http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-304422.html Video for use with 1st grade lesson. http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-304423.html Turtles of the Great Barrier ReefGrade Second GradeStandard S2CS5. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.Objective Students will describe animals in photos clearly.MaterialsProcedure1. Show the general turtle video. Pause and blindfold half of the children. Play litter video without sound for a few minutes. Pause.2. Nonblindfolded students now have to descri http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-304425.html Video for use with 2nd and 3rd grade lesson. http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef/blog-304426.html