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A Glimpse of Growth: Oral Histories of Phoenix
GeoLiteracy
Lesson Plan Content
Description:
In this lesson, students will examine different social, cultural, technological, and economic factors that have contributed to the urbanization of metropolitan Phoenix. After reading oral histories of long-time Phoenix residents, students will complete a comparison chart and write a summary about one A Glimpse of Growth: Stories of Phoenix factor of change. This lesson has adaptations for diverse learners (ELLs).
Author:
Patricia Sepp
Grade Range:
7-8
Duration:
2-3 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions:
Teacher Instructions
Student Materials:
Student Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Student Example
Size of Phoenix Image
Image of Lesson Author with Oral History Contributors
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners:
Vocabulary Cards
Standards
National Geography Standards:
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
14: How human actions modify the physical environment
15: How physical systems affect human systems
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past
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