Teacher(s) Name: Mrs. Karen Wright
School: Donahoe ES
Grade Level(s): Grade 3
Content Area(s): Science, Language Arts
Lesson Summary
Students worked together to complete a “Who Would Win” bracket of animals March Madness style. Students gathered and recorded information about animals from the “Who Would Win” series by Jerry Pallotta and completed independent research. Students worked together to determine battle winners as they presented their research and defended their positions. Which animal was crowned champion?!
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating:Approaching – Explanation: The teacher guided students with strategies to use research to support their claims.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: The teacher models a range of communication methods and digital tools including ELearning resources. Challenges that promote collaboration within the classroom are created.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Instruction is designed to promote solutions to authentic tasks that could happen in the animal world. Students are supported as they engage challenges and problems purposefully.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: The teacher models creative and critical thinking.
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