Krystle+Belletty

ICT Skills- Ability to use Microsoft Office and related tools Beginners level for interactive whiteboards Capable of using computer research tools

What I want out of this Intel Program- To develop skills in using an assortment of Higher Thinking Tools in ICT such as blogs, wiki's, etc Develop an Integrated Studies topic that incorporates Higher Thinking Tools specific to my level

MY INTEL UNIT PLAN OUTLINE:

Subject- Science Orientated Year Level- 3/4 VELS Level Three Topic of Unit- Habitats Unit Summary- Students learn how animals adapt and survive in their habitats. The different habitats that students will explore are: Artic/Polar areas, coral reefs, deserts, tropical rainforests, grasslands, woodland/forest or pond. Essential Question: How does our environment affect the way we live? Unit Questions- Why is a habitat important to an animal's survival? Which habitat would you like to live in? Why do we need different habitats?

09/06/2010 As part of my Habitats unit, I have tried to incorporate the Visual Ranking Tool as part of the introduction and conclusion of the unit. I have decided to get students to rank the importance of the 7 habiatats that inhabit Earth and I would like them to prioritise their importnace for survival from both an animal and human perspective.

I am quite impressed with what this visual ranking tool can create in the class through discussions between pairs, small groups and whole groups of students. The incorporation of ICT is also an added benefit as it exposes students to higher thinking tools and processes.