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Unit Plans About Organisms, Their Adaptations, and Their Environments

Unit Plans About Organisms, Their Adaptations, and Their Environments

Unit plans at two levels, K-grade 2 and grades 3-5 develop understanding of the issue theme, We Depend on Earth's Climate, by focusing on adaptations and environments of local plant species and polar mammals. The units are modeled after a learning cycle framework built around five key steps � Engage, Explore, Explain, Expand, and Assess. The lessons are aligned with national standards for science education and English language arts....

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Keywords:
Social Sciences, Plants, Communicating, Professional Development, NSDL, Ecology, Biomes, Mammals, Observing, Instructional Materials, Animals, Biological Evolution, Learning Theory, Global Climate Change, Space Science, Teaching Strategies, Asking Questions, Forestry and Agriculture, Adaptations, Predicting, Life Science, Climate, Assessment of Students, Ecosystems, Geoscience, Biodiversity, Earth and Space Science, Evolution, Inquiry Learning, Education, Science Process Skills, Science as Inquiry
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Material Type:
Assessment Tool
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown

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