Examining the Issues
- 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