Extensions:

• Students will locate other members of the class who focused on the same invasive species  (i.e.: a student who completed their final project on the lamprey will find the other students that also studied the lamprey).  They will then, as a group, discuss what they discovered about the animal and decide what a possible, realistic solution to the problem could be.  Students may then, individually, make posters representing the decision that was made as a group.

• Students will choose one of the three invasive species, sea lamprey, zebra mussel or the Crown of Thorn starfish and research the listed resources.  Students will record information into their notebooks ( teacher will have discussed with them what 'important' information to record) and make an Inspiration concept map. They may also draw a picture of their chosen animal as a visual aid to their map.

• use appropriate strategies for reading, listening and viewing according to their purpose, the nature of the works  and the difficulty of the text.
• use dictionaries and glossaries as aids to comprehension.
• use the information they have read, heard or viewed in a variety of written or graphic forms, including written notes and charts.
• interpret details in simple and direct illustrations, maps, charts and other graphic representations.
• choose from a broad range of challenging materials for recreational and informational purposes.
• develop personal responses and offer reasons for and examples of their judgments, feelings or opinions.

     Conveying Ideas and Information:
            Students will be able to:

• express agreement or disagreement with information.
• adjust the degree of formality in their language to suit the form and purpose of their presentations.
• demonstrate their knowledge of the conventions f public speaking and informal oral presentations.
• use conventions of spelling, punctuation and capitalization in a consistent manner.
• use strategies for generating and shaping ideas.
• revise and edit to improve basic content, organization and effect to best suit their audience and purpose.
• demonstrate pride and satisfaction in using language to create and express their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of oral, written and electronic forms.
• form opinions and modify viewpoints to gain further understanding of self.
• demonstrate confidence in their abilities to communicate effectiveness in various situations.

     Life Science:
        Students will be able to:

• describe ways in which species interact with each other.

RESOURCES:

  Critical Challenges in Social Studies for Upper Elementary Students.
By John Harrisson, Neil Smith and Ian Wright.

EVALUATION: Techniques and Resources - Book II
British Columbia Primary Teachers' Association