The classroom has a tent, equipment, and supplies set up as a representation of a typical fish camp. Students have discussed the variety of activities and responsibilities everyone has in camp. An elder has come in and talked to the students about fish camp and told them stories. As the scene opens, the students are gathered around the front of the tent. They are discussing how to sort a tub full of authentic-looking paper fish into different groups.
Size is the first focus for the students.
As students compare the different fish, the teacher asks them to place the fish into separate tubs. Children make a picture graph of the groups of fish, using a felt board and pictures. The students each make their own picture graphs. The teacher then interviews the students asking them to explain their graphs. The teacher makes notes on the sample assessment rubric to document the students' responses.