ELA Unit: Human Impact on Biomes

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About 2 hr 45 min3 lessonsGrades2English Language Arts

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About this unit

Students learn about the human impact of climate change in different biomes.

Lessons in this unit

  1. 1Writing Lesson: Flooding and Land TypeStudents discuss causes of flooding, investigate types of soil and land, and write about why some places are more likely to flood.Inquire: Students share what t...Lesson Plan · 55 min · Grades 2
  2. 2Reading and Writing Lesson: Importance of TreesStudents explore their school grounds and learn about the importance of trees and the impact deforestation has on the environment.Inquire: Students observe tree...Lesson Plan · 55 min · Grades 2
  3. 3Perspective Lesson: Wind TurbinesStudents read about wind turbines and role-play the parts of community members to learn about the pros and cons of different perspectives in a community.Inquire...Lesson Plan · 55 min · Grades 2

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