They will also reflect on their usage of both software programs in their journals. Each student will also get a copy of the book to look over for themselves. Evaluation Students will be evaluated by the quality of their written story. They will also be assessed by whether they showed knowledge in the class discussion and in their journals. Snakes Grade 4 Entry Level Characteristics Students are not familiar with snakes, their adaptations, or habitats.
Students are familiar with using computer software programs to find information when needed.
Students will understand the purposes of the different adaptations and habitats a snake need to survive. The teacher will divide the class into heterogeneous groups. The teacher will begin the lesson by explaining to the students that they will be learning about snakes. Students will be told that they will be using Encarta 98 and Microsoft Dangerous Creatures for reference materials to pick out a snake. Students will be asked to draw a picture of their snake.