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Lesson 1 (from Introduction to The Student's Tale)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss the sixth extinction, and why the author believes science and literature need to be used to "communicate the value of things" (ix). The author comments on how terrible times are for the environment. The sixth great extinction is causing landscapes to grow emptier and quieter yearly.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Why does the author believe that the present day is a terrible time for the environment? Why do people need to consider how they view and interact with the natural world? What does the author communicate about living through the world's sixth great extinction? What does the author believe is the cause of the sixth great extinction? How does the author comment on the changes in the landscapes year by year? Why is hard science needed to document the declines, why they are occurring, and mitigation strategies? What can...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.7, 11-12.7
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