Subject/Course Sience Grade Level 3 and 4 Standard No(s) 33  Standard(s) (What students should know and be able to do) Predict Explore and analyze adaptations in behavior that may improve an organisms chance for survival. Communicate predictions, data, and conclusions about the natural and physical world using language, pictures and graphs
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Developed by A. Gonzalez, K. Shahabi, O. Calderon, M. Rodriguez School 28th Street School Cluster #17 Phone # 323-232-3496

CULMINATING TASK/ASSIGNMENT What will individual students produce to demonstrate achievement of the standard(s)?	ASSESSMENT What criteria will be used to evaluate/score students' work/performance of the culminating task?	INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES What learning activities will students be involved in to acquire knowledge and skills to achieve the standard? Consider alternative strategies and modification to promote equal access for all learners.	TIME How much (approximate) time will be required to complete each of the activities?	RESOURCES What materials, textbooks, supplies, documents, etc., will be required for and instructional activity?
Create a graph using data collected from pigeon observations while eating. The graph will include a written rationale supporting optimal behavior after analyzing the data.	Task to be scored: 4- Provides evidence of accurate data collection through observation and analysis. Written rationale is clear, detailed and accurate. 3- Provides somewhat accurate data collection through observation and analysis. Written rationale is reasonably clear, detailed and accurate. 2- Provides little evidence of data collection through observation and analysis. Written rationale contains errors and is unclear. 1- Provides zero evidence evidence of data collection through observation and analysis. Gives little or no written rationale.	a) Review model report. Discuss criteria for judging graph and written explanations.	15 minutes	Project Pigeon Watch Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology 1995 Birds- Natural History Museum. Material: paper, pencils, computer, graph paper and journals
		b) Discuss the importance of scientific investigation to learn about our world.	10 minutes
		c) Discuss the characteristics of pigeons and their adaptations.	30 minutes
		d) Take a class walk to observe pigeons eating.	30 minutes
		e) Graph data.	10 minutes
		f) Analyze data for behavior pattern.	20 minutes
		g) Discuss and write conclusion in a chart with class.	20 minutes

*Model developed, refined, and field-tested by Mentor teacher Standard-Based Task Force School District

1996, Los Angeles Unified