Lesson Plan

Determining Cascading Consequences Using The Omnivore’s Dilemma: Hunter-Gatherer Food Chain

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Focusing on the consequences of the hunter-gatherer food chain that Michael Pollan discusses in The Omnivore's Dilemma, teams work together to create hunter-gatherer food chain consequences charts. Next, scholars view other groups' charts to gain additional perspective before revising them.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have partners create PowerPoint presentations about the hunter-gatherer food chain
Classroom Considerations
  • Serves as lesson 12 of 17 from the consecutive Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 series
  • Requires chart paper, markers, and materials from previous lessons
Pros
  • Provides strategies for differentiated instruction 
  • Includes supporting learning targets, a list of materials, and teaching notes
Cons
  • None
Common Core