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Further Research: Hunter-Gatherer Food Chain Lesson PlanFurther Research: Hunter-Gatherer Food Chain Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2014
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Further Research: Hunter-Gatherer Food Chain

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It's time to gather nuts, berries, and lots of information. Scholars continue on their quest to determine the consequences of each of Michael Pollan's food chains from The Omnivore's Dilemma. Using research questions developed in a previous activity, pupils search for articles relevant to the hunter-gatherer food chain.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

food chains, consequences, research writing, Writing, Expository Writing

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners research the history of hunter-gatherers

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 13 of 17 from the Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 2 series
  • Students receive feedback on their mid-unit assessments at the beginning of the lesson, so make sure to score them ahead of time

Pros

  • Offers strategies for differentiation
  • Includes thorough teaching notes to help prepare for the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.8.7 W.8.8

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