Mini-Lecture

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Emily Lynch, Jenna Seibert, Amie Byle: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

 **Topic:** Global Warming
 * Unit: ** Current Affairs
 * Subject: **Social Studies
 * Grade: **6th Grade
 * Time: **120 minutes

 · **8.1.6A: ** Understand chronological thinking and distinguish between past, present and future time. Language Arts- ** ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.2.5B: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of media produced. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.4.5B: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Write multi-paragraph informational pieces (e.g. essay, descriptions, letters, reports, instructions). ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.4.5C: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Write persuasive pieces with a clearly stated position or opinion and supporting detail, citing sources when needed. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.5.5A: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Write with a sharp distinct focus, identifying topic, task and audience. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.5.5B: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.5.5C: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Write with controlled and/or subtle organization. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.5.5D: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Write with an understanding of the stylistic aspects of composition. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.5.5E: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Revise writing to improve organization and word choice, check the logic, order of ideas and precision of vocabulary. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.5.5F: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Edit writing using the conventions of language. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.5.5G: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Present and/or defend written work for publication when appropriate. NCSS Themes: ** ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Time, Continuity and Change ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">People, Places and Environments ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Production, Distribution and Consumption ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Science, Technology and Society ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Global Connections Objective: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Given the website “Kids Against Global Warming” and a tree graphic organizer, students will identify and define the key components of global warming. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Materials: ** ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Michael Recycle __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> by Ellie Bethel ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Kids Against Global Warming website: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [] ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Tree Graphic Organizer: [] ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Climate Change oLogy website: [] ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Write a letter tool website: [] Instruction: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">(60 minutes)   <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> II. **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **Instruction:** (40 minutes) ** b. **** Ask students to individually complete the tree graphic organizer. ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Assessment: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">(120 minutes) 1. Choose a subtopic of global warming. 2. Brainstorm about your topic; research your topic using the Climate Change oLogy website and take notes. 3. Research an appropriate organization/representative to send your letter to. 4. Write your letter. 5. Revise with a partner. 6. Conference with teacher to ensure appropriateness. 7. Complete final draft online. 8. Submit to organization/representative. 9. Print copy and submit to teacher for assessment. none //Optional:// comment for page history
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">PA Standards: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Social Studies- **
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 * I.** Warm-up Activity (20 minutes)
 * a.** Read a few pages of __Michael Recycle__ by Ellie Bethel
 * b.** ** Direct students to website: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">c. **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> ** Ask them to complete ** the survey called “Be an Energy Saver”
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 * a.** ** Direct students to website: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[]
 * c. **** When finished, ask students to compare notes with a partner. **
 * d. **** Tell students that they can go to ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[] **, click on the Climate Change ** ** oLogy link on the right hand side of the page and begin exploring the different resources when finished sharing with their peers. **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">a **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">. Ask the students to go to the following website to write a letter to an appropriate organization/representation and explain why they believe that we need or do not need to take a stand to end global warming. Tell them that they must defend their answers with fact-based information and opinions: []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">b. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Give students directions following the Writing Process guidelines:

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