1. Lesson Plan for Student Study Trip
Alma Vaca Ramirez Grade 4/Science
Teacher Grade/Subject/Course Title
Name of Administrator Administrator’s Signature
Monterey Bay Aquarium Thursday, March 19
Name of Trip Date of Trip
After exploring all the species at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the students will
select a species of their choice and write a Comparing/Contrasting Research Paper
on the natural habitant versus the artificial habitant of their species
OR
Poster comparing/contrasting habitants
Power Point comparing/contrasting habitants
A Model comparing/contrasting habitants
I. Core Curriculum Content Standards Indicator/s:
5.1 Scientific Processes All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and
inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning
experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing
conclusions, and communicating results.
Standards Grade 4
Strands and Cumulative Progress Indicators
By the end of Grade 4, students will:
A. Places and regions , The world in spatial terms, Habits of Mind
1. Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers through making careful
observations and experimentation.
Language Arts 3.2, 3.4A 1, 2 & B1
Technology 8.1A1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 & 8.1B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
II Objectives: (what will students know and/or be able to do as a result of trip)
Develop strategies and skills for information-gathering and problem-solving, using
appropriate tools and technologies.