
Lesson plan
Ghastly Ghost Fishing: Effects on Humpback Whales
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Description
In this lesson, students will conduct research onhumpback 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).
Duration
6 class periodsAuthor
Jessica
Garner
Standards
14: How human actions modify the physical environment18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future
Teacher Instructions
GarnerWhalesT.pdf
(155.87 KB)
Student Materials
GarnerWhalesS.pdf
(1.07 MB)
GarnerWhales.pptx
(6.32 MB)
Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners
GarnerWhalesV.pdf
(1.67 MB)
GarnerWhalesVT.pdf
(91.7 KB)