Lesson Plan

Six Bits of Abiotics

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Collect clues and unwrap a mystery in an intriguing study about air pollution and urban forests. Teams share information to explore abiotic interactions and forest health. Scholars create a concept map using newly acquired knowledge and follow up with a discussion to reflect on their collective contributions during the activity.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Display an example of a completed concept map for class discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • Laminate clues ahead of time to save for multiple uses
  • Review background information for facilitating a six-bit activity before beginning
  • The lesson is the second in a six-part series
Pros
  • Cooperative learning activity builds problem-solving skills
  • Includes clearly defined assessment goals
Cons
  • None