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- Complete Beyond the Trees Handbook (.pdf)
- Teacher Introduction (.pdf)
- Glossary (.pdf)
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- Reading Passage
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Everyone knows a tree makes a sound when it falls, but what do we know about dying trees? Class members learn background information about Laurel wilt disease from a teacher-led presentation. Team members work with partners to read and analyze news articles and complete a worksheet with short answer questions. The activity culminates with a whole group discussion.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Display or project the Laurel wilt disease life cycle during the presentation
- Provide team members with a jigsaw graphic organizer for note-taking
Classroom Considerations
- Sixth and final installment in the Beyond the Trees series
Pros
- Interdisciplinary lesson incorporates a valuable literacy component
- Reading content helps scholars understand how to assess multiple perspectives on a subject
Cons
- None