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\nRachel Carson and the Modern Environmental Movement\n

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\nScholars analyze the environmental movement started in the 1960s. Through excerpts from Rachel Carson's books as well as diary entries, they take a look at the reason for the modern movement to save the planet and then create final...\n
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\nComparing an Author’s Presentation of Ideas: “Rachel Carson: Sounding the Alarm on Pollution”\n

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\nIt's all in the presentation. Readers take a look at author's presentation in the article Rachel Carson: Sounding the Alarm on Pollution. Scholars work together to complete a Comparing\nand Contrasting Authors’ Presentation graphic...\n
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\nApplying Research Skills: “Rachel Carson: Environmentalist and Writer”\n

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\nIt's important to cite sources! Scholars take a closer look at their research about DDT by examining how to cite sources. Learners take turns sharing information that would be used to cite sources to complement Rachel Carson:...\n
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\nGetting the Gist and Paraphrasing: “Rachel Carson: Environmentalist and Writer”\n

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\nDon't copy me. Scholars prepare to dig in with an introduction to their research folder and a discussion about plagiarism. They then review the meanings of harmful and beneficial and how the words apply to the use of DDT. They finish the...\n
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\nFable for Tomorrow and Today -- Rachel Carson's Silent Spring\n

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\nStudents read Rachel Carson's \"Silent Spring\". They identify their beliefs about the environment while reading the story. They discuss and write about those beliefs and realize how one person can have an impact on the world.\n
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\nThe Legacy of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring\n

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\nHow do we protect crops and protect the environment at the same time? Using reading materials, learners explore the history of the use of pesticides and biocides. They create a timeline and then explore the current practices.\n
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\nHow One Scientist Took on the Chemical Industry\n

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\nRachel Carson's exposure to the dangers of chemical pesticides in Silent Spring not only lead to the development of the Environment Protection Agency, but also to her being accused of being a mass murderer due to the ban on DDT....\n
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\nRachel Carson\n

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\nIn this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Rachel Carson and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...\n
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\nMid-Unit Assessment: Tracing an Argument in an Article and a Video\n

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\nPesticides—unnecessary pollutants or positive application? Learners watch a video about DDT and read Rachel Carson: Sounding the Alarm on\nPollution for their mid-unit assessment. They complete graphic organizers, answer multiple-choice...\n
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\nConservation in Action\n

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\nLearners research the life and works of Rachel Carson. In this conservation lesson, students discuss environmental protection and why protection of wildlife is important.  Learners read a Rachel Carson Fact Sheet and work in groups...\n
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\nUsing Multiple Resources of Information: Creating a Cascading Consequences Chart about DDT and Practicing a Fishbowl Discussion\n

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\nFor 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...\n
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\nSilent Spring\n

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\nStudents read background information about Rachel Carson found on the listed website links. They analyze and answer questions about her work and how it is linked to science then they research pesticide usage and alternative methods.\n
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\nChampions Of The Land\n

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\nStudents write an abstract of a book concerning conservation. In this environmental activism lesson, students explore books such as Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.  Students choose a book about conservation from a suggested book...\n
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\n\"Anything We Love Can Be Saved\" -- A Contemporary\n

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\nStudents compare authors Rachel Carson and Mary Eliza Church Terrell. They read an introduction by Alice Walker and summarize the main points. They also identify the language she uses to persuade readers. They write their own activist...\n
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\nArts of the Islamic World\n

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\nLearn more about the history and five pillars of Islam with an extensive resource that focuses on the religion's connection to art. Focusing on calligraphy, textiles, and architecture, the packet illustrates the beauty of the artistic...\n
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\nFrom Salmonberry to Sagebrush - Exploring Oregon’s Native Plants\n

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\nTake a deep dive into Oregon's ecosystems, plants, and changes from the past to the future. Many hands-on activities in an environmental science unit delight scholars, including creating a field guide for a local park. The in-depth study...\n
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\nWhat Can Your Class Do?\n

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\nInspire scholars to do their part for planet Earth with a read-aloud of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, and variety of activities designed to boost the environmental activist in us all. Activities include writing poems about the Earth,...\n
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\nUp Close: Ella Fitzgerald\n

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\nA reading of Tanya Lee Stones' biography of Ella Fitzgerald lets middle schoolers get up close and personal with the First Lady of Jazz. Stone recounts details of Fitzgerald's life from her early days through her experiences as a teenage...\n
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\nInto a New Millennium, Lesson 4: 1970 to Present\n

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\nYoung scholars view different slides on how agriculture has changed in America. In groups, they are given one resource to read and answer discussion quesions. After reviewing answers, they participate in different scenerios to help...\n
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\nEnvironmental Health Hazards and Children\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the environmental hazards their community is facing. In groups, they develop a list of the ways humans have changed the Earth and how these changes have lead to environmental hazards. They record their...\n
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\nProgression's Price\n

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\nYoung scholars reflect upon their regional and national environments, analyze causes of environmental problems as well as their implications, and examine effects of population growth as they participate in \"The Popcorn Game.\"\n
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\nWater Creative Writing\n

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\nStudents red and discuss an example of a biographical essay. They read The Last of the Falling Tide by Car Hiassen, answer factual questions concerning the work, and create their own story about a natural place they are familiar with ,...\n
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\nInsects: Bug Off\n

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\nStudents design and conduct an experiment to test three organic pesticides to control ants. They view a video that demonstrates ant behavior and the role of pesticides in insect control. In small groups, they set up behavior...\n
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\nThe Turbulent 1960s (6)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history worksheet, learners answer 13 matching questions regarding 1960's America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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