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Pesticides—unnecessary pollutants or positive application? Learners watch a video about DDT and read Rachel Carson: Sounding the Alarm on Pollution for their mid-unit assessment. They complete graphic organizers, answer multiple-choice questions, and identify evidence to support claims.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate with science standards about pollution
Classroom Considerations
- Part eight of 13 in Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 1
- Must complete lessons in order
- Requires method for watching video
- Video used for the assessment is no longer available, but teachers can use other videos on DDT instead
Pros
- Lists vocabulary to teach along with the lesson
- Includes an answer key for a mid-unit assessment
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- None