Jada Schmidt

This Google Slide power point can be used whole group, or it can be given to your students to complete as an independent project. The lesson includes a short vocabulary and review of ecosystems, habitats, and the connectedness of our planet, Earth. Following the mini lesson you will find links to multiple other learning opportunities that focus on various conservation efforts, including deforestation, polluted oceans, decline of insect pollinators and more. The lesson also includes information o

This lesson allows your students to understand exactly what physical characteristics are used to identify and differentiate fish from other ocean animals. They will also have the opportunity to research (either full group or independently) to identify various other animals found in the water. Students will be exposed to some of the concerns that face our ocean today, and research conservation efforts that can be used to support a healthy ocean and planet.

This Google Slide presentation is an easy way to link up all your electronic lesson plans in one place for your substitute teacher. This template gives you space to input your class schedule, your attendance list, and a page for each class you might have throughout the day. Each classroom focused slide has a place where you can easily link an online resource that you sub can use to support any hard copy materials you have left for them.

This lesson will give your students the vocabulary they need to identify fish from all the other species you find in the ocean. Following the introduction of the physical characteristics to identifying fish, students can participate in a guided activity to demonstrate their understanding.