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Ecosystems and Biomes Lesson Plan

Learning Objective

Students will understand the concept of ecosystems and biomes. They will be able to identify different types of biomes and their characteristics. Students will create an animated gif using Brush Ninja to demonstrate their understanding of a particular biome.

Materials

  • Whiteboard or chart paper
  • Markers
  • Computers or tablets with internet access
  • Brush Ninja website

Procedure

  1. Begin by introducing the topic of ecosystems and biomes. Use a whiteboard or chart paper to draw a simple diagram explaining what an ecosystem is, including living and non-living components.
  2. Discuss different types of biomes, such as rainforest, desert, tundra, etc. Explain the characteristics that make each biome unique.
  3. Divide students into groups and assign each group a specific biome to research. Provide resources such as books or websites for them to gather information about their assigned biome.
  4. Instruct students to create an animated gif using Brush Ninja that demonstrates the key features of their assigned biome. They can use images from the internet or draw their own using the drawing tools provided on Brush Ninja.
  5. Once completed, have each group present their animated gif to the class and explain what they have learned about their assigned biome.

Assessment

Assess students’ understanding through observation during group work and presentations. Check for accuracy in identifying key features of each biome in their animated gifs.

Extension

For advanced learners, challenge them to create an interactive game using Brush Ninja that involves identifying biomes based on visual clues provided in animations created by other groups.

For struggling learners, provide additional resources such as videos or simplified texts about ecosystems and biomes before beginning the activity with Brush Ninja.

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