Spanish Lesson: Adaptaciones súper-animales
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40 minutesGradesKEnglish Language Arts
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Written by Teresa L. Folan, Sustainable Jersey for Schools
About this lesson
In this lesson, students read and discuss animal adaptations to heat.
Inquire: Students share background knowledge about animal adaptations.
Investigate: Students learn about animal adaptations for extreme heat in an infographic.
Inspire: Students play a game based on the informational text.
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- This lesson can be used to reinforce the skills of critical thinking and collaboration.
- This lesson highlights the importance of resilience, especially in the face of unprecedented natural events perpetuated by climate change.
- Although the lesson does not explicitly call out climate change as the cause for a warmer environment, this discussion may bring up anxiety for some students. Consider using resources from the Climate Anxiety: SEL Resource for Teachers including a template to inform caregivers of the topics in the unit and sentence frames for discussions.
- This lesson can be used in a biology unit or weather unit.
Prerequisites
- This is lesson 1 of 3 in our Kindergarten Spanish Language Unit: Mantente fresco.
- Students should have a basic understanding of a living organism’s survival needs.
- Infographic is based on this National Geographic article.
Differentiation
- As an extension, students can construct physical tools that would help them adapt similarly to the animals in the text to become “superheroes.”
- To scaffold the game, students can be grouped in balanced-ability teams for the game.
- For advanced students, use the Challenge Questions in the game.
- Students can write out their “I wonder…” statements or draw a picture to go with their “I wonder…” statement.
From the scientist review
Los estudiantes pueden obtener conocimientos sobre cómo los animales en New Jersey se adaptan a las condiciones meteorológicas severas tomando esta clase. Evaluamos la lección y determinamos que cumplió nuestros estándares de credibilidad científica.
This lesson gives students knowledge about how animals in New Jersey adapt to severe weather conditions. We evaluated the lesson and determined that it met our standards for scientific credibility.
This lesson gives students knowledge about how animals in New Jersey adapt to severe weather conditions. We evaluated the lesson and determined that it met our standards for scientific credibility.
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Teresa L. Folan
Teresa L. Folan is an educator with experience teaching Spanish and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to students from preschool through grade 10. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Spanish from The College of New Jersey. Teresa holds certifications in Students with Disabilities, Preschool through Grade 3, Elementary School (Grades K–6), and Spanish.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices for what communities could and should do to contribute to a sustainable future.
