⁣Lesson Plan: Exploring the Dinos Alive Exhibit in Los Angeles

⁣Lesson Plan: Exploring the Dinos Alive Exhibit in Los Angeles

Grade Level: 2-4

Subject: Science

Duration: 45 minutes

Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.3: Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Objectives:
- Students will learn about the Dinos Alive exhibit in Los Angeles.
- Students will explore and analyze the different types of dinosaurs featured in the exhibit.
- Students will write an informative/explanatory paragraph about their favorite dinosaur.

Materials:
- Access to information about the Dinos Alive exhibit in Los Angeles (brochures, website, etc.)
- Chart paper or whiteboard
- Writing materials (paper, pencils, etc.)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by discussing dinosaurs and their fascination with students.
- Introduce the Dinos Alive exhibit in Los Angeles and explain that they will be learning about the different types of dinosaurs featured in the exhibit.

2. Information Gathering (15 minutes):
- Provide students with access to information about the Dinos Alive exhibit (brochures, website, etc.).
- Instruct students to individually read and gather information about the different types of dinosaurs showcased in the exhibit.
- Encourage students to take notes and highlight key details as they gather information.

3. Group Discussion (10 minutes):
- Divide students into small groups and have them share the information they gathered about different dinosaurs.
- Instruct each group to discuss and analyze the characteristics, habitats, and interesting facts about their assigned dinosaur.
- Facilitate a class discussion, allowing each group to share their findings and insights.

4. Writing Activity (10 minutes):
- Instruct students to individually write an informative/explanatory paragraph about their favorite dinosaur from the Dinos Alive exhibit.
- Remind students to include key details and use clear language to convey their ideas and information.
- Encourage students to refer to the information they gathered and highlight the unique features of their favorite dinosaur.

5. Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes):
- Allow students to voluntarily share their paragraphs with the class.
- Conclude the lesson by asking students to reflect on what they have learned about dinosaurs and their favorite exhibits from the Dinos Alive exhibit.

Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.3
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2

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