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The Magic School Bus Rides Again S01E01 | Ecosystems
The Magic School Bus Rides Again S01E01 | Ecosystems
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Classroom Use at a Glance
Science video guide for The Magic School Bus Rides Again S01E01 – Ecosystems with short-answer questions, answer key, Google Slides option, and classroom discussion support.
- Resource type
- Science Video Guide
- Grade band
- Grades 3–5
- Time required
- One Class Period
- Prep level
- No-Prep
- Subject
- Science
- Classroom use
- Short Video Lesson Science Review Video Accountability Discussion Evidence-Based Writing Digital Assignment
- Includes
- Student Video Guide Short-Answer Questions Answer Key Google Slides Standards Alignment Permission Slip
- Tech format
- Printable PDF Google Slides Google Classroom Ready ZIP File
The Magic School Bus Rides Again S01E01 | Ecosystems | Video Guide explores how ecosystems work to create balance and how invasive species can affect its stability. Examine word meanings and alliteration, evaluate Ms. Frizzle’s magical remote controller, and learn from Arnold’s fear of change. Finally, research invasive species in your area and how they have affected the ecosystem.
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Check the thumbnails for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 8 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
- A student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
- An answer key (3 pages) is included, however, some answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning throughout the film and many questions are open-ended.
- A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide (A PDF with a link to make a copy of the guide to your Google Drive)
- A generic movie guide permission slip (1 page)
- CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page – see also preview image)
- CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
Here are my tips for using The Magic School Bus Rides Again S01E01 | Ecosystems | Video Guide in your classroom:
- Print one, double-sided The Magic School Bus Rides Again S01E01 | Ecosystems | Video Guide for each student
- Preview each question on the movie guide as you come to it before resuming the movie
- Pause at the times designated on the movie guide and help students if necessary
- Discussion here is great, encourage and allow students to share their ideas and thoughts for any question
- Discourage students from simply copying answers
- If needed, and if time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie for additional analysis
- After completing the short answers on the movie guide, allow 5-10 minutes for each essay question at the end
- On average, completing this movie guide will require about 30-45 minutes in addition to the length of the movie
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