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Module 1
Module 1
Welcome to the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Welcome to the Blue Ridge Mountains!
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Learning Targets:
1) I can identify the Blue Ridge Mountains by completing this module.
2) I can explain how animals use their special features like hiding, sleeping, moving, or looking like others to stay safe in their homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
3) I can spot what's the same and what's different in A) Plants, B) Animals, and C) Habitats in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
4) I can find at least five plants that are from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
5) I can discover at least five animals that live in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Brief Description: Today, we will learn about the Blue Ridge Mountains using fun activities on the computer. We'll make a list of what we know and what we want to learn. Then, we'll explore the mountains online to find out more. After that, we'll make a video to tell others what we discovered. It's all on the computer, and it will be a blast!
Step 1:
Step 1:
Let's start by taking a video tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Click the video to begin.
When you're finished, scroll down to Step 2!
Step 2:
Step 2:
1. Click on this link to get a copy of your KWL chart.
2. Give it your name and today's date, like "Samantha's KWL - 10/19/2023."
3. Share it with your teacher, Marie Haley.
4. Write what you know about the Blue Ridge Mountains in the "K" section.
5. When you're done, you can go to step 3. Enjoy filling out your KWL chart!
Step 3:
1. Open your KWL chart on the computer.
2. Click the map below (or click here) to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains like a virtual mountain walk.
3. In the "W" section (which means "What I Want to Know"), write a question for each part: Plants, Animals, Climate, and Other Questions.
4. Think about plants, animals, weather, and anything else you're curious about, and write questions.
5. Enjoy your adventure and write your questions!
Step 4:
We're going on a make-believe trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains on the computer.
You will find out things about where the mountains are, what's living there like plants and animals, what the weather is like, what people do there, and exciting stories.
In your chart's "L" section, create a special video. Share at least 3 facts about the Blue Ridge Mountains. You will need to provide at least 1 fact for each category: geographic location, natural resources, wildlife, climate. You can also provide facts for: industry, culture, history.
You can choose from topics like where the mountains are, the plants and animals, the weather, what people do, their stories, or anything else you like.
When you're ready to begin your virtual field trip, click the button below!
Great job completing module 2, Blue Ridge Mountains!
Great job completing module 2, Blue Ridge Mountains!
You can now move on to Module 3, Piedmont Region!
You can now move on to Module 3, Piedmont Region!
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