Sample PEP Project
Content Area(s): Science
Standards Addressed: Sci 1.5 Demonstrates an understanding of animal’s basic requirements for life.
Sci 1.13 Demonstrates an understanding of the scientific process.
Sci 2.3 Demonstrates an understanding that different animals require different habitats and have physical characteristics that fit that environment. Sci 2.10 Uses the scientific process.
Sci 3.5 Compares and contrasts the characteristics of vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
WR 1.2 Dictates or writes words, phrases, or sentences related to a single topic.
WR 2.5a Writes a complete sentence with a subject and predicate with adjectives.
WR 3.1 Writes a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence.
Why I chose this goal: Teacher choice
Start Date: __________________
End Date:__________________
Steps I will take:
(1 day) We will brainstorm a list of animals; I will choose one animal to research
(2 days) I will research the internet and books to find at least two sources on my animal
(2 to 3 days) I will draw a picture of my animal, including details about it’s habitat: Level 1 writing – Dictate a sentence; Level 2 writing – Write 2 sentences; Level 3 writing – Write a paragraph
(As students finish) I will present pictures and writing to the class
