Earth Day Unit: Save the Planet
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Description
Your students will love this integrated science and literacy unit in which they use close reading strategies to learn how and why it is important to save the environment. This inquiry based unit for Earth Day is sure to be a hit. Students will explore several topics related to environmental science and participate in project activities.
Who is This Product For?
Teachers who need engaging activities to excite their students while still teaching literacy and science standards.
What is included in this Unit?
This 75 page pdf includes the following information:
*How to build background before a unit.
*Close reading strategies and ideas for teaching along with bookmarks.
*Graphic organizers for analyzing texts and comparing information.
*Writing prompt paper with text dependent questions.
*Helpful Online Links
*Fun Extension Activities, technology and science fair projects
Why Purchase?
These Earth Day activities are designed to help you implement this unit with confidence and ease.
I have provided online articles and original nonfiction articles written by me to help your students learn about each topic.
Texts used in this unit include:
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
Hope you enjoy the unit!
Jen
