At the Top: A Bald Eagle's Diet Lesson Overview
This activity asks students to play the role of a scientist who is studying the components of a Bald Eagle’s diet. They will collect and record data by randomly pulling prey cards from an envelope. This data will be used to generate graphs and draw conclusions about what a Bald Eagle eats. Students will then compare these results with their classmates.
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| Duration 45 Minutes |
Setting Classroom |
Grouping 2 students per group |
PTI Inquiry 3.1, 3.7, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 7.3 |
| Lesson Components | Time | Inquiry Skills | Tech. Used | Engage Level | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage | 5 min | 3.1 | Internet Video | 2 | Students watch a video and make observations of a Bald Eagle catching prey |
| Explore | 20 min | 3.1, 3.7, 4.2, 5.2 | none | 3 | Students collect data by pulling prey cards to model what a Bald Eagle eats |
| Explain | 10 min | 7.2, 7.3 | none | 3 | Students graph their data and draw conclusions about the type of animals a Bald Eagle eats. |
| Expand | 5 min | 5.3 | none | 2 | Students discuss how they would expect the type of animals to change if the Eagle lived in a different habitat. |
| Evaluate | 5 min | - | none | 1 | Students will complete a worksheet as they collect and graph their data. |
| Level of Student Engagement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low | Listen to lecture, observe the teacher, individual reading, teacher demonstration, teacher-centered instruction | ||
| 2 | Medium | Raise questions, lecture with discussion, record data, make predictions, technology interaction with assistance | ||
| 3 | High | Hands-on activity or inquiry; critique others, draw conclusions, make connections, problem-solve, student-centered | ||
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