Lesson 3
Light and Temperature
This lesson sets the work that was assigned for Term 3, Week 3. July 31st, 2023 to August 4th, 2023.
Learning Intention: Explore how light and temperature relates to life.
Success Criteria
9. I can explain how light affects life.
10. I can compare the differences, pros, and cons of warm-blooded vs cold-blooded organisms.
Learning Tasks
Complete the Week 3 Check-In on Google Classroom either using your device or phone.
What did you learn last week?
Random Question: What's a minor thing that passionately annoys you?
(Optional - is there anything you'd like Ms Garlick to know?)
Watch and answer the EdPuzzle questions on Bill Nye the Science Guy: Deep Ocean Exploration.
Read the articles linked and answer the questions in the Light and Life Google Doc.
Play Vocab Detective - sort these animals into two groups to discover the two mystery vocab words.
Watch and answer the EdPuzzle questions on PBS: Why Are We Warm-Blooded?
Read the article linked and answer the questions in the Cold-Blooded Animals Google Doc.
Work on your Extreme Life internal.
Homework
Finish the tasks from this lesson by the end of class on Friday, August 4th.
Teacher Notes
These lessons are designed to be assigned by the week and are mostly independent work since my Level 2 Science course is taught alongside my Level 2 Chemistry course. They are to provide necessary background information to support students when they research their extreme environments internal. Even though this work is independent, make sure to check in with students at the following points...
Task 4 - Check in to make sure students have gotten that the mystery vocab words were warm-blooded and cold-blooded.