Whether introducing a study of environment awareness or preparing your classes for a performance task related to environmental interdependence, you will find this resource useful. Key terms and concepts are introduced so that all learners are prepared for the study or the assessment.

Concepts

environmental stewardship, the environment, ecosystems

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Additional Tags

ecosystem, environmental awareness, science

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider reformatting the lesson and asking groups to create a graphic that illustrates how the different parts of the ecosystem are interrelated 

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson is designed to prepare learners for the performance task, but can also be used to generate interest in the topic at the beginning of a unit study

Pros

• Key terms and concepts are introduced so that all learners are prepared for the assessment

Cons

• Some class members may find the pace and the instructor-centered format disengaging