"Adopt" a geographic news story
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/gk2/adoptnews.html
A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies
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- Appropriate grades
- K–2
- Provider
- National Geographic
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In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students will be introduced to some stories from National Geographic News and then invited to discuss the reasons why it is a good idea to follow the news. The class will “adopt” a geographic news story, design posters to illustrate it, and research related topics.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Information Skills (2000)
Grade 1
- Goal 2: The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
- Objective 2.05: Recognize the power of media to influence.
Grade 2
- Goal 2: The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
- Objective 2.05: Recognize the power of media to influence.
Kindergarten
- Goal 2: The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.
- Objective 2.05: Recognize the power of media to influence.
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 1
- Goal 7: The learner will recognize how technology is used at home, school, and in the community.
- Objective 7.01: Compare and contrast the use of media and forms of communication at home and in other social environments.
Kindergarten
- Goal 7: The learner will recognize how technology is used at home, school, and the community.
- Objective 7.01: Identify different types of media and forms of communication.
