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 * Habitat Jeopardy! **


 * Grade 4: ** Habitats


 * Subject Areas: ** Science incorporating Technology


 * Technology ** : Sound Recorder, SMART Notebook, PowerPoint


 * Outcomes: **

- Demonstrate an understanding of scientific terminology. -Create a sound recording using “Sound Recorder” technology.


 * Materials: ** Computer, work from previous lessons.


 * Rationale: ** Through the integration of audio technology (Sound Recorder) and recalling of prior knowledge students will unknowingly help create their own “**Habitat Jeopardy!**” game (SMART Notebook). Students will not only be engaged in this lesson because of the integration of technology, but they will also show an understanding of the correct terminology learned during the Habitat unit.


 * Class One: Creating an audio file using “Sound Recorder”. **

Students will have already completed lessons “**What I had for Dinner! Connecting Our Lives to Food Chains Through Concept Mapping”**, “**Our Habitats!”,** and “**Habitats”** (Katie, Amanda, and Kyle’s lesson plans). Therefore, students have a base understanding of the common terms associated with the habitat unit. From here I will introduce the “Sound Recorder” program. Students will then follow a direct instructional PowerPoint presentation, which teaches them how to create their own audio recording.


 * Class Two: “Making of the Game!” **

From class one students will have learned how to create an audio file using the software “Sound Recorder”. Students will then be given a list of words and definitions from previous lessons to record. These recordings will be named accordingly and placed in a common folder on the school’s shared network. Students will be informed that the final product from class two will be used for a surprise in class three!


 * Class Three: Habitat Jeopardy **

Students will have the opportunity to answer questions about the “Habitat” unit through **Habitat Jeopardy!.** The teacher will previously prepare this game. Answers to the questions will be the audio files created by the students in class two.


 * Assessment **


 * - ** Anecdotal notes will be taken during all three classes. (Participation/helpfulness will be noted)

-Anecdotal notes will be taken during **Habitat Jeopardy** for correct answers.

-Successful completion of audio file during class two.