Mixing metaphors into science. To begin, the instructor leads a discussion about estuaries to determine what the class already knows. Working in small groups, pupils determine how a selected object is similar to an estuary, how it represents a feature of an estuary, and come up with a metaphor to describe an estuary using the item. Each group works with at least five objects before sharing out their ideas.

Concepts

estuaries, saltwater, freshwater, marine life, marine ecosystems, metaphors

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Either take a field trip to an estuary or show a video about one

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes knowledge of estuaries
• Requires acquiring several household objects

Pros

• Includes explanations for suggested objects
• Provides discussion questions to use with the class

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.4.5.a L.5.5.a