| Unit Topic | Africa |
| Grade | 3rd |
| Lesson Topic | Safari Animals |
| Lesson Objectives | Students will be able to:
- identify some different African Safari animals.
- list some interesting facts on a few of these animals.
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| Instructional Techniques | Group Work, Lecture, Independent Computer Work |
| Instructional Materials | Computer, Posterboard, Craft Supplies, Chalk board |
| Theoretical Perspective | This lesson gives students a more worldly view. It also educates them on animals they might not see everyday. |
| Procedure | - Lesson starts with a teacher lecture introducing Africa and showing where it is on a map.
- Students independently follow through a webquest (with form included on the site) to learn about African Safari animals.
- Upon compleation of the webquest, students will split into groups based on favorite Safari animal.
- Each group will make a poster for the animal of their choice, including pictures and fun facts.
- Groups will present their animal to the rest of the class.
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| Evaluation | Students will be evaluated based on the following:
- completion of the webquest form
- completion of group project
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