Activity

A Peace Park

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Piece together American and Canadian culture by learning about peace parks! Scholars discuss differences between Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park as a group. The newly-informed pupils answers questions about this comparison. Lastly, the class works with the Canadian class from activity one to problem solve.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Using the assessment section, challenge learners to create a brochure detailing their ideas for problem solving
Classroom Considerations
  • Consider working with a teacher in the science department
  • Ideally fits into the sequence as the second of a three-part series
Pros
  • Scaffolds learning
  • Creates a dialogue that requires critical thinking
  • Offers plenty of room for differentiation
Cons
  • None