Scholars analyze the environmental movement started in the 1960s. Through excerpts from Rachel Carson's books as well as diary entries, they take a look at the reason for the modern movement to save the planet and then create final written responses. 

Concepts

environmental changes, environmental hazards, environmental safety, environmental factors, pesticides

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research the various environmental acts passed during the 1970s that are included in the resource
• Create guided-reading questions to help those who struggle with the material

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson only takes one class period, so pace accordingly
  

Pros

• Resource includes printable materials for use in class
• Lesson provides discussion and written response questions 

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.11-12.9.a SL.11-12.4