Conducting Research with Flush by Carl Hiaasen
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Theme: |
Research
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Grades: |
3 - 5
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Subject: |
Science
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Duration: |
Two 45 minute class sessions
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Standards
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Texas State Standards
- SYSTEMS, CYCLES AND CHANGE. Students: describe cycles, structures, interactions and processes found in systems and life cycles; and identify events and describe changes that occur on a regular basis and the significance of water, carbon and nitrogen cycles
- CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. Students: analyze scientific explanations as to strengths and weaknesses; draw inferences on promotional materials; represent the natural world using models; evaluate research on scientific thought, society and the environment; and connect concepts with history of science and contributions of scientists.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read pages 1-17 of Flush by Carl Hiaasen
- Use resources to investigate the effects of raw sewage contamination in swimming and fishing water
- Create a pamphlet or poster to organize information and present it to the class on the hazards of polluted water
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