Lesson Plan

Mid-Unit 3 Assessment Part 1: Researching Information about Buying Fish Caught Using Sustainable Methods

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This Mid-Unit 3 Assessment Part 1: Researching Information about Buying Fish Caught Using Sustainable Methods lesson plan also includes:

Sustainable seafood is not an oxymoron. Pupils watch a video about how consumers purchase seafood responsibly. Then, using resources in their assessment research folders, they complete a graphic organizer to record factual information about buying fish caught using sustainable methods. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the consumer guide as one of the resources in student research folders 
Classroom Considerations
  • Fifth lesson from the consecutive 13-part Grade 6 ELA Module 3B, Unit 3 series
  • In advance, prepare assessment research folders
  • Requires copies of World Without Fish by Mark Kurlanski 
Pros
  • Includes comprehensive teaching notes 
  • Provides strategies for lesson differentiation 
Cons
  • Link for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Pocket Guide is broken
Common Core