The Proposal!

Introduction:

In this fourth grade class, we are just a few short weeks away from the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. For our science section, we will be taking a field trip to a local camp. The local camp is called Camp Fitch. We will be able to stay there for three days and learn all about pond study. On the other day we will be studying plant life. When we arrive at Camp Fitch you all will be placed in different groups. There will be three groups by the names of Butterflies, Frogs, and Fish. At camp we will be able to have fun and learn at the same time too.

Task:

In each group you will each have your own jobs.
1. Bucket holder
2. Scooper
3. Write what you see
4. Draw what you see

After you are finished with looking at your bucket, you will have to go back and create a made up story on the plants and animals that you have seen today.

Sources:
1. Camp Fitch Official Website
   http://www.campfitchymca.org/
  This website gives you information about the camp itself.
2. Camp Fitch Video
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8o-VJihSqg
  This web video explains to parents what camp fitch is about.
3. Students' book created on pond life
http://www.sebastianswan.org.uk/chiuniweb/bksp.html
This website shows pictures and names of many different pond creatures and plants and where they are on the food chain
4. Exploration Activity
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/views/hhView.cfm?guidAssetId=745c5f64-2c62-4d69-aeaf-078c3528e193
This activity shows how things affect a pond and how a pond affects other things. It supplements what you are learning from the pond in person
5.What is a Pond?
http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu/Master%20Gardeners/Stormwater.ponds.pdf
This powerpoint describes what ponds are and how they are made.

Learners:

This lesson is designed for forth graders. This will be a science lesson and also involves language arts. The students will learn about pond life and to know what to expect to find. This task should not be very difficult for them and very fun as well. The students will learn hands on and be able to have fun with it. They will also be able to incorporate into different parts of their education, such as creative writing.