LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening, and viewing experiences.

Objective 5.01

Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).

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The impact of natural hazards around the world
This Xpeditions lesson focuses on how humans can use technology to adapt to phenomena such as fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Information Skills)
Provider: National Geographic
It came from Greek mythology
Students study basic plots of three Greek myths and discuss three types of themes in Greek myths. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–6 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities
A picture's worth a thousand words: From image to detailed narrative
Students will view a picture that tells a story and then brainstorm words and ideas about the image. They will then write a story that gives the background of the image or extends details on what has happened. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills and English Language Arts)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
Reviving Bodie
Students will work in groups to write guides for a ghost town's new potential citizens, explaining the things they need to know about the town's climate, landscape, location, natural resources, and history. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Information Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic