Field Trip Planning and Peer Revision

What is the main task your class is learning in this unit?

• Writing opinion essays

• Solving math problems

• Conducting science experiments

• Learning about history

What is the research question your group developed?

(a)  

• Should our class visit the Georgia Aquarium or the
• Which is the best animal at the zoo?

• How do stars form in the galaxy?

• What is the history of the local museum?

What is the purpose of the peer revision task?

• To explain which field trip location will provide the most educational and engaging experience for 4th graders

• To decide the best lunch menu for the class

• To learn about different types of animals

• To choose a new class president

Who is the audience for the peer revision task?

• Your teacher and classmates

• The school principal

• Parents and guardians

• Local community members

What does Source #1 compare?

• Interactive exhibits and educational opportunities at the aquarium and planetarium

• Different types of fish in the ocean

• The history of space exploration

• Various types of plants in a garden

What is the title of the article in Source #1?

• Adventures in Science: A Day at the Aquarium and Planetarium

• Exploring the Universe: A Journey Through Space

• The Wonders of the Ocean: A Deep Dive

• The History of the Stars: A Cosmic Adventure

What is the title of the video in Source #2?

• Stars Above, Creatures Below

• Journey to the Center of the Earth

• The Great Space Adventure

• Exploring the Deep Sea

What type of task is the peer revision task?

• A task to review and improve a student's draft essay

• A task to create a new science project

• A task to design a new playground

• A task to organize a class party

Read the following sentence from a student’s draft essay. Which revision BEST adds clarity and detail?

• You also get to learn a little bit about the ocean.

• You also get to learn about sea animals and their homes.

• You also learn how pollution harms coral reefs and what we can do to help.

• You also learn fun facts about fish.

Read the sentence from a student’s draft essay. Which sentence BEST supports how the field trip connects to what students are learning in science?

• I think sharks are really cool.

• We would learn a lot more than just looking at stars.