Information Skills — Grade 7

Vietnam waterways: Ecology and conservation

In this interdisciplinary lesson for grades 6-8, students will examine the relationship between the physical environment and cultural characteristics of the Mekong River valley in Vietnam. Students will evaluate the current conditions of the Mekong River and suggest long-range solutions for improving, restoring, or preserving the quality of the river.

Format: (grade 6–8 Social Studies, Science, and Information Skills)

By Edie McDowell.

Why I Am Me Timeline

Student develops a timeline that correlates personal life events with world events. Research and bibliographic skills are incorporated.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Guidance)

By Rita Briggs.

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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