Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Program Title: Rainforest
Puppet: Tropical Bird Rod Puppet
Program Length: 60 Min
Delivery Method: Video Conferencing
Program Provider: Center for Puppetry Arts (No Taping Please)
Site Limit: 7 Schools
Additional Information
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*** NOTE: If no one is signed up 1 week prior to the program, this program will be cancelled.

Overview: Student will construct a flying, tropical bird rod puppet. Students will participate in learning activities about the location of tropical rainforests and their relationship to the equator and tropic lines, various animals found in the rain forest and the different layers of the rain forest. This is a great arts and science lesson all in one!

NATURE OF SCIENCE STANDARDS
3-5

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.
Note: Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.
Note: Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

LIFE SCIENCE STANDARDS
3-5

Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in living things.

3.L.1.1. (Knowledge) Identify the basic structures, functions, and needs of plants in relation to their environment.
3.L.1.2. (Knowledge) Identify characteristic features of animals and their related functions in relation to their environment.
4.L.1.2. (Comprehension) Differentiate between vertebrates and invertebrates, and classify the five groups of vertebrates (mammal, reptile, amphibian, bird, and fish) based on characteristics.
5.L.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe the basic process of photosynthesis and the role of light as a source of energy in plants.

Indicator 2: Analyze various patterns of inheritance and biological change.

3.L.2.1. (Analysis) Explain how animals instinctively meet basic needs in their environment.
4.L.2.1. (Knowledge) Identify behavioral and structural adaptations that allow a plant or animal to survive in a particular environment.
4.L.2.2. (Analysis) Explain how a size of a population is dependent upon the available resources within its community.
5.L.2.2. (Comprehension) Describe structures and processes involved in plant reproduction.

Indicator 3: Analyze how organisms are linked to one another and the environment.
3.L.3.1. (Comprehension) Describe how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival.
3.L.3.2. (Comprehension) Explain how environments support a diversity of plants and animals.
3.L.3.3. (Comprehension) Describe ways humans impact air, water, and habitat quality.
4.L.3.1. (Comprehension) Describe the flow of energy through food chains and webs.
5.L.3.1. (Comprehension) Describe how natural events and/or human influences may help or harm ecosystems.
5.L.3.3. (Comprehension) Describe how interrelationships enable some organisms to survive.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY STANDARDS
3-5

Indicator 2: Analyze the relationships/interactions among science, technology, environment, and society.

5.S.2.1. (Evaluation) Explain the interrelationship of populations, resources, and environments.

 

NOTE: Each site must audio mute upon connecting to the session to prevent voice activated moving of the cameras from site to site.

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