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September 2004 Vol.5 Issue 9
Suggested
lesson plan for "Asking
for kids' help in BioBlitz inventory"
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Marguerite Garrick, St. Louis Mycological
Society
Other words: unique, rejuvenated, naturalists, aquatic, lichens,
bio-diversity, demonstrations, lobbyist
BEFORE READING:
In order to help a young reader anticipate the vocabulary
in the article, have him or her read the list of possible
hard words. Provide help where needed. Afterward ask the young
reader to read the article aloud to you and be ready to discuss
it after the reading.
DURING READING:
Supply any words fairly quickly that seem to be impairing
fluency.
AFTER READING:
Use questions to promote discussion of the article. Examples
follow.
- What are some
of the things that search groups will be looking for?
- Who will use
the results of the search and for what purpose?
- How are the
lakes in Forest Park different from before?
- Would you
have any interest in being part of the BioBlitz? Why or
why not?
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