Fishing for a Fortune: The Science of Understanding our World

GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students will share experiences and read about fortune telling. In order to demonstrate the conflict that often exists between divination and science, students will then follow the processes of scientific inquiry as they investigate Fortune Teller Miracle Fish—Why does it move? This lesson includes strategies for diverse learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Mike Laird
Grade Range: 
6
Duration: 
3 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
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Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
application/pdf iconVocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions
10: The characteristics, distribution and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past