4th Grade Ecosystems Lesson Plan
"Ecosystems Lesson"
Grade: 4th grade
Subject: Science
Length of Lesson: 60 minutes
"Lesson Overview/Rationale":
"Understanding relationships in ecosystems"
"TPACK Framework Integration"
Standard
-"Standard Description: Construct an argument..."
-NGSS Link
Cooperative Learning
-"Collaboration during activities"
-"Teamwork and communication"
"Introduction"
"Engage students by asking about ecosystems"
"Show ecosystem images for observation."
"Technological Knowledge (TK) Integration - Ecosystem Simulation (15 minutes)"
"Guide students to the computer lab or distribute Chromebooks."
"Pairs explore online ecosystem simulation (e.g., EcoMUVE)."
"Document findings on chart paper."
"Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) - Interactions within Ecosystems (10 minutes)":
"Review and discuss online simulation findings."
"Facilitate class discussion on key interactions."
"Content Knowledge (CK) - Definition and Components (15 minutes)":
"Define 'ecosystem' and discuss components."
"Use figures to represent organisms."
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"Content Knowledge (CK) - Importance of Biodiversity (10 minutes)":
"Explain biodiversity and its importance."
"Share examples of biodiversity's impact."
**Technological Knowledge (TK) Integration - Interactive Quiz (5 minutes)
"Return to the classroom for an interactive ecosystem quiz (e.g., Kahoot)."
"Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) - Hands-on Activity (5 minutes)":
"Distribute ecosystem diagram handouts for labeling."
"Apply pedagogical skills in cooperative learning."
"Wrap-up (5 minutes)
"Recap key lesson points."
"Connect content, technological, and pedagogical knowledge."
"Assign interactive worksheet for homework."
"Assessment
"Participation in class discussions"
"Completion of ecosystem diagram handout"
"Engagement during online simulation"