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Background/Context: How does this lesson fit into a unit of study? Looking
backwards, looking forwards
This lesson introduces the students to a new, critical viewpoint of how
humans impact the environment around them. By comparing resources and
then examining positive and negative interactions, students will be able to
form a more accurate picture how how human and environment co-exist.
Additionally, it will Segway into deeper discussions about global warming,
and ways in which we can help
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Guiding Question(s):
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Lesson Objective(s): clearly emerges from big question and rationale and
standards and will align with your assessment in Procedure and Process
Obj. 1
Compare and contrast documents that explore human impact on existing
geographical environments
Obj. 2
Analyze multiple examples of human and geographic interactions
Obj. 3
Discuss ways in which humans can protect, enhance, or reverse damage to
geographic habitats
Assessment 2.
Summative Assessment: Exit Slip:
Do you agree or disagree that the Great Barrier Reef is dead?
If you agree, explain what human interactions you believe to be the cause of
its death. If you disagree, explain what measures you think can be taken to
restore the reef.
Procedure/Process:
1) JUST DO IT! The Hook:
The Great Barrier Reef Video (Length: 2:39)
Jot down interesting information to share with the class as you watch the
video.
2-3 Minute Discussion about what facts students wrote down as interesting
or intriguing
2) Instructional sequence:
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Closure Exit Slip: Do you agree or disagree that the Informal Summative Assessment:
Great Barrier Reef is dead? This exit slip makes students think
If you agree, explain what human back and reflect on the activity, as
interactions you believe to be the cause of its well as incorporate information
from the lecture (methods of
death. helping or hurting the
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3) Closure- THATS A WRAP that goes to opening question- and also in part to
assessment tools at least one key assessment tool. (Do you need a rubric)
Exit Slip: Do you agree or disagree that the Great Barrier Reef is dead?
If you agree, explain what human interactions you believe to be the cause of its death.
If you disagree, explain what measures you think can be taken to restore the reef.
(Response should be 3-5 sentences) (5-10 minutes)
These will be collected and graded for participation and completion. (Graded out of 10 points,
equivalent to a homework or daily quiz grade)
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