4th-LS-Environmental+Interactions

Moore Magnet Elementary School Weekly Lesson Plan Template Components Learning Target: (Essential Question) What are the effects of changes in the environment on the stability of an ecosystem? What is the end result? Analyze the effects of changes in the environment on the stability of an ecosystem. Standards: Science **GLE 0407.2.1** Analyze the effects of changes in the environment on the stability of an ecosystem. **SPI 0407.2.1** Recognize the impact of predation and competition on an ecosystem. || Technology/ISTE Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. || Math GLE 0406.1.1 Use mathematical language, symbols, and definitions while developing mathematical reasoning. GLE 0406.1.2 Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to problem solving, including estimation, and reasonableness of the solution. GLE 0406.1.6 Read and interpret the language of mathematics and use written/oral communication to express mathematical ideas precisely. || Engineering/Inquiry **GLE 0407.Inq.4** Identify and interpret simple patterns of evidence to communicate the findings of multiple investigations. || Assessments, activities, and resources for learning: ||  Math  || Science || Compare numbers of animal populations || Research animal populations of TN || Kidspiration Base 10 Blocks (Math Tools) || Oh Deer! from Project Wild p?? || Comparing numbers on index cards || || || Integrated  || Use unit plan animal numbers to make comparisons (less than, greater than, equal) Use Oh Deer! activity to demonstrate predation on populations and to compare numbers ||