Predator+Prey+Adaptations

**Who's eating who?**

A Problem-Based Lesson for 7th grade Science.  Designed by Jillian Worssam and Bobby Woodruff   //Jworssam@fusd1.org, rwoodruff@fusd1.org//   __Task__ A mountain lion was recently seen eating a mule deer near Mount Elden. People in the area are fearful that their families or pets might be at risk. You will use your knowledge about predators and prey to create and recommend a plan of action to the local community. __Standards Arizona K-12 Content Standards __ [|www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp] Develop viable solutions to a need or problem. //PO 1. Propose viable methods of responding to an identified need or problem. PO 2. Compare solutions to best address an identified need or problem. PO 3. Design and construct a solution to an identified need or problem using simple classroom materials.// //**__Related standard:__**// __**Strand 4 Life Science:**__ PO 2. Explain how organisms obtain and use resources to develop and thrive in predator/prey relationships. **
 * Strand 3: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives**
 * Concept 2: Science and Technology in Society**
 * Concept 3: Populations of Organisms in an Ecosystem

21st Century Skills Standards [|www.21stcenturyskills.org]

**Reason Effectively**

 * Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation

**Make Judgments and Decisions**

 * Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis

**Solve Problems**

 * Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways

ISTE National Technology Standards for Students [|http://iste.org]

__**1. Creativity and Innovation**__ Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. __**Students:**__ a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. __**2. Communication and Collaboration**__ Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. **__Students:__** a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.   __Procedure__

__Assessment__ __Materials__ TECHNOLOGICAL: LCD Projector, Smart Board, Word processing programs, Office suite software, Internet RESOURCES: paper, pencils, access to computer lab,

List the curriculum, technology and information resources the teacher and students will use to complete the lesson, including links to tutorials for software or process guides. Add a bibliography if you used print resources, direct quotations, or images restricted by use only if cited. Use the format endosed by your school district.