Content Area: Science, Language Arts, Technology

Grade: 5

Invitation

*How will students be able to identify the main characteristics of Birds of Prey

*How will students successfully complete components of fifth grade

technology scope and sequence

Lab and Classroom Computers, Teacher-made note-taking worksheet, direction sheet listing steps for incorporating graphic into database file, and computer skill checklist.

Some usable WEB sites (conduct searches for others):

http://www.eagles.org

" .buteo.com

" .csubak.edu/fact/birdsofprey.html

" .raptor.com

" .hoothollow.com/birdportfolio.html

Classes will work on the computer at various web sites.

A. Investigations of characteristics of a specific Bird of Prey.

Students will work in pairs to collect data from selected

websites on a specific Bird of Prey.

B. Each student will create a database file on their Bird of

Prey which will include name of bird, scientific name, physical

description, habitat description, and diet.

C. The completed file and posting them on our website will be

incorporated as part of the student assessment.

Standards

* TEKS for Technology and Science for 5th grade

* Correct usage of formal and informal language

Tasks

1. Students will complete the UOP successfully and productively.

2. Students will use a variety of resources to produce a Birds of Prey database file.

Assessment

1. The Birds of Prey database file

2. The Birds of Prey rubric assessment