Group+10+Activity+1

__Timeframe __:

 * ====2 to 3 classes ====

__Appropriate Digital Learning Resource __:

 * ====CMap Tools, which is a computer program which allows students to create concept maps by adding their own visuals and text.====

__Materials: __

 * ====Computer ====
 * ====Science Textbook ====
 * ====Information books based on habitats ====

Science:

 * ====302-3: classify organisms according to their role in a food chain ====
 * ====302-2: describe how a variety of animals are able to meet their basic needs in their habitat ====
 * ====302-1: identify a variety of local and regional habitats and their associated populations of plants and animals ====

Language Arts

 * ====2.3: give and follow instructions and respond to questions and directions ====
 * ====8.2: experiment with different ways of making their own notes (e.g., webbing, jot notes, matrix) ====

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Rationale: __
====<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Students will be placed into groups of two and will be given a specific habitat to base their concept map upon. They will conduct research in order to obtain information regarding primary, secondary and tertiary consumers, and decomposers in their specific habitat. They will then brainstorm as a group and organize a food web based upon the different animals that are present in that habitat and what they consume. This activity will allow students to enhance their knowledge in the area of Cmap tools and will allow them to be able to create a functional and realistic Food Web of an environment that consists of different levels of consumers. ====