Title: Solutions to Lessen Human Impact on the Environment
Standard(s):
[ELA2015] (0) 38:
38 ) Begin to demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.K.2]
a. Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. [L.K.2a]
b. Recognize and name end punctuation. [L.K.2b]
c. Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes). [L.K.2c]
d. Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships. [L.K.2d]
Unit Plan Overview: The unit will investigate the human impact on the environment. During the investigation, the students will identify the possible solutions to lessen the human impact on the local environment, plan possible solutions to lessen the human impact on the local environment, and identify potential human impacts on the local environment. This will be implemented through an introduction lesson with a guest speaker, an informational writing piece, a classroom recycle project, and a summative group video where students present solutions to lessen human impact on the local environment.
This unit was created as part of the ALEX Interdisciplinary Resource Development Summit.
