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Research Skills, Part 2: Natural Resource Development and How It Modifies the Physical Environment Lesson PlanResearch Skills, Part 2: Natural Resource Development and How It Modifies the Physical Environment Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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5th
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Research Skills, Part 2: Natural Resource Development and How It Modifies the Physical Environment

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  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 3B: Unit 2, Lesson 7 (.html)
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Name your source. Scholars receive research folders with articles of information about natural resources. They use the sources to conduct research to answer questions about how Canada's environment meets the needs of the people and how industries modify the environment with their collection and processing techniques. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

scientific research, the environment, natural resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss how collecting natural resources in general modify the environment (mines, wells, deforestation, etc.)

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson seven of 10 in Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2
  • Expects students to complete the lessons in order

Pros

  • Suggests ideas on how to meet the needs of struggling readers
  • Includes reading guide and answer key for the teacher

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.3 RI.5.9 W.5.7 W.5.8

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