9. Deforestation:
Pass out a copy of the “Deforestation Fact Cards” to
each table group.
Ask students to think about which facts support
which answer to the question: “Is deforestation an
issue kids should worry about?”
Sort the facts cards into the categories they think
are best-fitting.
10.
11. Explain why you thought certain facts supported a
certain opinion. Share out observations of how the
facts were sorted. Here are some key points to bring
out:
Not every fact is viewed in the same way.
Certain facts might strongly support one opinion, while
other facts might be difficult to figure out how it could
support either opinion.
Some facts may be able to support both opinions,
depending on the explanation (or “rationale”) that goes
with it.
12. Is deforestation an issue kids should worry
about?
Use facts to support your thoughts. You must
include at least 5 facts that you found from your
research. Use reliable sources!
Writing Task:
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14. Years of Living Dangerously Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nozdbgeZFxQ