Ghastly Ghost Fishing: Effects on Humpback Whales

In this lesson, students will conduct research on humpback whales using a variety of skills and strategies. Their research will help them glean knowledge to solve the problem of ghost fishing, write knowledgably using a variety of sources, utilize math concepts in converting between measurements, and support opinions with evidence from a text. They will also learn about the unique anatomy and the migration patterns of the humpback whale. This lesson contains adaptations for diverse learners (ELLs).