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Using Multiple Resources of Information: Creating a Cascading Consequences Chart about DDT and Practicing a Fishbowl Discussion

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For every action there is a consequence. Scholars continue their work on creating a cascading consequence chart about DDT using Welcome Back, The Exterminator, Rachel Carson: Sounding the Alarm on Pollution along with graphic organizers for the John Stossel video. They sort facts about DDT into harmful and beneficial groups. To finish, they participate in a fishbowl discussion about their work.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners create a timeline of consequences from the use of DDT
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 10 of 13 in Grade 6 ELA Module 4, Unit 1
  • Requires completing the installments consecutively
  • Video used for the assessment is no longer available but other videos on DDT can be used instead
Pros
  • Lists focus words for the lesson
  • Includes a time outline for the activities
Cons
  • None
Common Core