Examining the Issues

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will research a current issue concerning the Alaska tundra. They will compare their opinion on this issue before and after conducting the research.

Curriculum Book: Alaska's Tundra & Wildlife
Page number: 207

Age Groups

4th grade - 12th Grade

Educational Standards

   Science A-3   References
   English/Language Arts D-1   Assess
   English/Language Arts D-4   Assess
   Geography E-1   References
   Geography E-4   Part
   Geography E-5   Assess
   Geography F-3   Assess
   Government and Citizenship E-7   Assess
   Government and Citizenship F-9   References
   Science E-1   Part

Educational Topics

   Cold Temperature/Effects on the Environment
   Communications
   Community Attitudes
   Conflicting Points of View Regarding Natural Resource Issues
   Culture
   Environmental Problems/Environmental Quality
   Human Responsibilities and Environment
   Land Use, Development and Planning
   Resource Use
   Responsible Human Action/Effects on Wildlife and Ecosystems
   Tundra
   Tundra Ecosystems
   Values of Wildlife- Recreational, Commercial, Ecological
   Economics
   Snow