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Ghastly Ghost Fishing: Effects on Humpback Whales
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description:
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).
Author:
Jess Garner
Grade Range:
5
Duration:
6 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions:
Teacher Instructions
Student Materials:
Student Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Ghastly Ghost Fishing PowerPoint
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners:
Vocabulary Cards
Vocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards:
14: How human actions modify the physical environment
18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future
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