Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.

Species Definitions

Objective: Students more clearly define the ideas of native species, alien species, and endangered species.
Activity:
1) The teacher reads a book entitled, “Beyond Ohi’a Valley” to the students. The teacher and students focus on the story plot (Native vs. Alien Species in the native forest). The teacher focuses on the scientific information at the back on the book (The effect that alien species has had on the native species of Hawaii).
2) The teacher introduces other resource material that contains information about endangered species of Hawaii.
3) The class chooses one endangered animal of Hawaii to conduct research on. The teacher shows where and demonstrates how to conduct research on that specific animal. Teacher and students discuss good research skills. Both teacher and students together complete research on the animal that was chosen. Research should include information from books, videos, news reports, newspaper and magazine articles, the internet, interviews of knowledgeable people on the subject, etc.
Assessment: Students contribute research information on the animal that was chosen and help construct a model for the compiled research. The model will be used in quadrant three, left mode.