Description
- Overview:
- In this video, Jonathan explores how animals in the ocean use color, not just for camouflage, but to stand out. Please see the accompanying lesson plan for educational objectives, discussion points and classroom activities.
- Subject:
- Life Science, Geoscience, Oceanography, Physics
- Level:
- Preschool, Middle School, High School, Community College / Lower Division, Career / Technical
- Material Type:
- Diagram/Illustration, Lesson Plan
- Author:
- Jonathan Bird Productions, Oceanic Research Group
- Provider:
- Jonathan Bird's Blue World
- Provider Set:
- Jonathan Bird's Blue World
- Date Added:
- 03/01/2012
- License:
- http://www.jonathanbird.net/jbird.html
- Language:
- English
- Media Format:
- Mobile, Video
on Oct 19, 02:35pm Evaluation
Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter: Strong (2)
I liked how detailed it was in explaining the content by bringing in prior knowledge and new material. However, I wis it could have specified if this was used for a whole or small group and how long it took.
on Oct 19, 02:35pm Evaluation
Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching: Strong (2)
Although it had different options for activities and worksheets, I was not able to find a clear accommodation or differentiation for the students.
on Oct 19, 02:35pm Evaluation
Quality of Assessments: Superior (3)
The lesson plan made clear objectives for learning and gave on level vocabulary.
on Oct 19, 02:35pm Evaluation
Quality of Technological Interactivity: Not Applicable (N/A)
I saw no technology used in this lesson plan
on Oct 19, 02:35pm Evaluation
Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises: Superior (3)
The only thing I would add is accommodations for struggling students.
on Oct 19, 02:35pm Evaluation
Opportunities for Deeper Learning: Superior (3)
Students had to apply their knew knowledge to answer the given questions.