This web seminar (presented October 14, 2010) explores a 5E learning cycle unit that integrates science and literacy through the study of the adaptations and habitats of the sanderling, a migratory shorebird. The unit is designed for students in the elementary grades.

1. Beaks and Biomes: Integrating Science and Literacy October 14, 2010 Jessica Fries-Gaither Terry Shiverdecker Beyond Penguins is funded by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0733024.

4. From where are you joining us today? Answer using the stamping tool to the left of the whiteboard!

5. Beaks and Biomes: Integrating Science and Literacy Download these slides at: http://slidesha.re/beaksandbiomes

6. Today’s presenters Jessica Fries-Gaither Education Resource Specialist The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology School of Teaching and Learning [email_address] Terry Shiverdecker Science Content Specialist Ohio Resource Center Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology School of Teaching and Learning [email_address]

10. 5-E Learning Cycle

12. Engage

15. A Shore Feast Shore Feast food items Walnut pieces = mole crabs Shells = various mollusks Wood flowers = sand dollars Wood beads = insects Rocks and pebbles Explore

16. Explore Re-read this page of the electronic book to transition to the tundra environment

19. Idea Circle Graphic Organizer Explore Download at http://onramp.nsdl.org/eserv/onramp:19439/Beaks_and_Biomes_Idea_Circle.pdf What we learned about the tundra Where we found it (Title, Team member)

20. A Tundra Feast Tundra Feast food items Gummy worms = insect larvae Black pompoms = insects Foam insects = adult insects Spanish moss = plants Wood beads = beetles Wood knobs = rodents (lemmings) Pebbles and rocks Explore

21. Explore

27. Assessing Student Writing Assess Modify as needed for use with your students! Download at http://onramp.nsdl.org/eserv/onramp:19441/Beaks_and_Biomes_rubric.pdf 4 3 2 1 Scientific Content Illustrates an accurate and thorough understanding of scientific concepts Illustrates an accurate understanding of most scientific concepts Illustrates a limited understanding of scientific concepts Illustrates inaccurate understanding of scientific concepts Scientific Terminology (Vocabulary) All terms are used appropriately and accurately in explanation Most terms are used appropriately and accurately in explanation Some terms are used appropriately and accurately in explanation Few or no terms are used appropriately and accurately in explanation Use of Evidence (from texts and investigations) All claims supported by evidence Most claims supported by evidence Some claims supported by evidence Few or no claims supported by evidence.