Title: Hatchet

Grade Level: 6^th-8^th Grade
Peggy Wheelis, LMS Annie Miers, LMS
West Monroe High School Riser Middle School
West Monroe, LA 71291 West Monroe, LA 71292

Curriculum Area: 7^th & 8^th Life Sciences

Curriculum Connection: Science/Social Studies

Information Literacy Model: all 7 steps

Objectives:
1. TLW locate and record information about specific geographic locations.
2. TLW locate and record information needed to sustain human life.
3. TLW construct a working bibliography.
4. TLW write a research journal and use it to write a self-evaluation.

Activities:
1. Through cooperative planning the science teacher and LMS will develop the lesson. The information that the teacher wants the student to know when the lesson is completed will be stated and all activities will be created to ensure that the final product accomplishes that goal. Students will collect information on a specific location in order to survive a five-day stay. Each student will pack his/her food, clothing, equipment, etc. in one large backpack.

2. The class will meet in the LMC and discuss the Task Development, Information Seeking Strategies, and Location and Access of Materials. The teacher will inform the students of the complete requirements for the assignment and how they will be graded.

3. The class will be divided into cooperative learning groups and select a specific geographical location for research. Each group will research the physical conditions of their location and information on the basic requirements to sustain human life. Students will brainstorm to make a list of psychological qualities and characteristics needed to enable them to survive the ordeal.

4. TLW search online magazine databases, online catalog and locate materials.

5. TLW compile a working bibliography and research journal.

6. TLW record information, cite sources, and prepare their material for the oral presentation.

7. TLW evaluate their own research journal, their contribution to the group, and the final product of the group.

Materials (In sequential order):

1. Bookmarked Internet sites
2. Online magazine service
3. Online catalog
4. Additional materials provided by LMS and science teacher
5. Materials for presentation

Comments: (critique of lesson by teachers, students, and LMS) (Each student will evaluate their own work and the work of their group.)

Class Schedule Activity Sheet - Hatchet

Day 1

A. The teacher will assign cooperative learning groups.
B. Each group will be assigned a specific geographic location - circle your topic

1. African Desert
a. Types of clothing required for survival
b. Types of food available in the area
c. Basic supplies needed for cooking and food storage
d. Temperatures to expect during the day and at night
e. Geographic expectations
f. Maps needed
g. Possible obstacles (weather, native animals, injury, lack of or limited food and water)

2. Tropical Island
a. Types of clothing required for survival
b. Types of food available in the area
c. Basic supplies needed for cooking and food storage
d. Temperatures to expect during the day and at night
e. Geographic expectations
f. Maps needed
g. Possible obstacles (weather, native animals, injury, lack of or limited food and water)

3. Anarctica
a. Types of clothing required for survival
b. Types of food available in the area
c. Basic supplies needed for cooking and food storage
d. Temperatures to expect during the day and at night
e. Geographic expectations
f. Maps needed
g. Possible obstacles (weather, native animals, injury, lack of or limited food and water)

C. Students will locate and record information.

D. Students will record discrepancies in their research material, make a decision as to which source is more reliable and state their reasons why. The students will maintain a working bibliography and record their steps in their research journal.

Day 2 & Day 3

A. The students will continue to work in groups to collect and record information.

Day 4

A. The students will present their findings then complete their evaluations.