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Grandma's Learning to Text Lesson PlanGrandma's Learning to Text Lesson Plan
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K20 LEARN
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9th - 12th
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Grandma's Learning to Text

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Evolution happens over generations, so how do we observe it? Scholars learn to look for patterns and create cladograms. Then they apply those lessons to the evolution of technology over many generations.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

evolution, cladograms, speciation, generations, species

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Extend the zebra evolution portion by introducing the okapi, and share that it is in fact not related to a zebra despite the black and white stripes
  • Other ideas for the evolution of technology portion include watches, televisions, lighting, and cars

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies strongly on a prior knowledge of speciation

Pros

  • Follows a 5E format
  • Includes teaching tips throughout
  • Provides a rubric for grading the final poster assignment

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.7

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